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May 2019
Great Tide Rising – with Kathleen Dean Moore
Kathleen Dean Moore, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Oregon State University, writer, moral philosopher, and environmental thought-leader, will be addressing climate change in her talk, “Great Tide Rising: Toward Clarity and Moral Courage in a Time of Planetary Change” on May 9th, 7:30 pm at The Strand in Rockland. Artist Rob Shetterly will be unveiling his portrait of Kathleen, as part of his series “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” There will be a public reception following the presentation. Inspired…
Read more »Early Bird Walk on the Bobolink Trail
Join Kirk Gentalen, naturalist and environmental educator, on an early bird walk on the new Bobolink Trail in South Thomaston on Thursday, May 16 at 7 am. This will be an easy walk to look for birds and learn about the ecosystem of hayfields, woods, and wetlands on the Riverview Hayfields Preserve that stretches from the banks of the St. George River to the Weskeag Marsh. Kirk has worked for 25 years as a naturalist via environmental education and ecotourism…
Read more »June 2019
Photographing in Nature
Bring your camera, a picnic lunch, and take a walk in our beautiful Appleton Preserve with professional photographer Ben Magro. Whether you are interested in close-ups of forest details or in broader scenic views, Ben will help you learn how to control depth of field and focus on the most interesting aspects of what you are seeing. He can answer questions about your camera, discuss common pitfalls, and help you make sense of some of the myriad features even your…
Read more »Dharma Walk: Love Letter to the Earth
Join Rockland Shambhala and The Dancing Elephant for a Dharma walk on the Ash Point Preserve in Owls Head. Led by Cynthia Trone, this mindfulness walk will awaken our senses and open our hearts. As in the ancient Buddhist tradition, practicing outdoors helps us feel and understand our interdependence with the Earth and all sentient beings. This event is free and open to everyone comfortable with hiking on a moderate wooded path. Please wear walking/hiking shoes. “Each time we practice…
Read more »Loons and Brews!
If you've been to one of Maine's many lakes on a spring or summer evening, you've probably heard the mournful call of Maine's iconic Common Loon. Maine Audubon works to conserve loons through their Maine Loon Project, and 2018 marked the 35th year that volunteers have been participating in the annual Maine Loon Count. For three-and-a-half decades, dedicated volunteers have fanned out across the state to contribute to this important data-gathering event. Tracy Hart, the Maine Loon Project coordinator, will…
Read more »September 2019
Sweet Cider Pressing Day
For the third year, we are hosting Langlais Sweet Cider Day! Charles Waite Maclin, also known as Pastor Chuck of Pastor Chuck's organic apple products, will be bringing his small cider press and the know-how to create some delicious cider with our own organic Langlais apples. Pastor Chuck's dream is to create the best applesauce and apple butter in the world, originated in his own family's kitchen in Cushing. He also works with the Cushing Community School and their Green…
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