Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to self-govern. Join the Wabanaki Alliance and partners for the Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for …
Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change
Ordinary people have more power to change the world than they think they do. But it is hard to stay positive and motivated in the face of devastating weather and constant bad news about politics and the environment. Join us on October 27th as we welcome author Susan B. Inches for a presentation on how …
Voices from the Barrens: Native People, Blueberries and Sovereignty
Join Portland Public Library and the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative on November 17th for a screening of Voices from the Barrens: Native People, Blueberries and Sovereignty, which documents the wild blueberry harvest of the Wabanaki People from the USA and Canada. The film will be followed by a discussion with film director Nancy Ghertner and …
Join us on #GivingTuesday
On this global day of unity and giving, ask yourself, what will you do today that tomorrow will thank you for? In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. With your support we can continue to move forward, creating, innovating and building …
COP26 and Maine – One Mainer’s Adventure at the UN Climate Change Conference
In November, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow will headline the global policy stage. What does this meeting of heads of state, policy makers, scientists, faith, business, and community leaders mean for collective climate action? How are decisions made that lead to landmark agreements like the Paris Climate Accords? And what can COP26 …
Where Does Your Trash & Recycling End Up?
Is your New Year’s resolution to reduce your waste? Join us for a fun and informational program with ecomaine senior environmental educator Katrina Bussiere-Venhuizen to learn what happens to the trash and recycling that leaves your house or transfer station each week. Portland Sustainability Series: Where Does Your Trash & Recycling End Up? Wednesday, Jan. 26th, …
One Climate Future – What We’ve Accomplished & What We’re Planning
The Portland City Council adopted One Climate Future, a 30 year plan to transition Portland to clean renewable energy while preparing the community to be resilient in the face of inevitable climate impacts. Portland’s Sustainability Director, Troy Moon, will join us to share accomplishments from the past year and share upcoming initiatives designed to achieve …
Environmental Priorities Coalition: Advocating for Maine’s Environment
It's not always easy to figure out which of the hundreds of bills working their way through the Maine Legislature have the most potential to protect Maine's environment, public health, and clean energy future. That's where Maine's Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) comes in! This partnership of 37 environmental, conservation, and public health organizations has identified …
Portland’s Rooftop Nesting Herring Gulls
Several years ago Dr. Noah Perlut (UNE) noticed that Herring Gulls were nesting on building ledges and rooftops in downtown Portland – including on the roof of PPL’s Downtown Library! – rather than on their traditional island nesting-grounds. He also noticed that the Gulf of Maine population of this seemingly-common species was declining by approximately …
PFAS Contamination in Maine Lands and Waters
Join us for a virtual panel discussion about PFAS contamination in Maine moderated by Maine Public Statehouse Correspondent Kevin Miller. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used in manufacturing and in consumer products that have found their way into Maine soils, water, and wildlife through both industrial and agricultural processes. In …