We are excited to partner with MITA again this year to offer an OWL Stewardship Day on Harbor Head Island! MITA’s cleanups are full-day events where experienced volunteer skippers take crews to targeted islands to clean shorelines. They’re great introductions to volunteering with MITA, and give you a rare chance to explore the islands while […]
This workshop focuses on the essential act of SEEING and simplifying the landscape to its core visual elements. The morning session will focus on short drawing exercises (using a variety of drawing tools) that encourage and guide the participants to look carefully and discover parts of the landscape that interest them. Weather permitting, we will […]
Join Stephanie Vamos for a fun workshop based on celebrating tomatoes in all of their forms! Tomatoes are in their glory in September in Maine. Participants will use tomatoes raw, baked, and simmered in a variety of different recipes. Come explore tomatoes in both familiar and new ways, including Pico de Gallo, Shakshuka, a tomato and ricotta tart, and more. […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to mend your clothes? Do you have a pile of clothes you love that need a little TLC before you can wear them again? Are you a seasoned mender looking to meet and connect with others? There is a place for you at WHRL’s Mending Cafe! Share your […]
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning craft group, open to everyone and all skill levels! Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, needlework, or paper crafts, bring your craft and come along to enjoy some creative time. It’s a fun, casual space to learn, share ideas, and make new friends. We meet on the second Saturday […]
Join us for a relaxed paddling outing, offering opportunities to spot various wildlife, including beavers, river otters, muskrats, and many different birds. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a moose or bear! We will meet in Cherryfield and paddle upstream, making our return journey much easier. This is a […]
Defend Our Health, a Maine-based Environmental Health organization, is working on promoting well water testing and remediation in Maine to address contaminants like Arsenic. Come learn about Arsenic contamination in well water across Maine, the health risks associated with it, and how to get your water tested and remediated. One in six wells in Maine […]
Intro to Crochet with Kelly offers a fun and relaxed environment where beginners can learn to crochet in a welcoming setting. Kelly will guide participants through the basics of crochet, from creating a starting chain to learning single and double crochet stitches. If that last sentence didn’t make sense to you, it will after you […]
Are you looking to unplug and reconnect with nature and each other? Join a Registered Maine Guide from Maine Outdoor School for an afternoon of outdoor fun and exploration. Through engaging nature games, fascinating facts, and time to connect with other local families, you'll come away with fresh ideas for spending more time outside together. […]
A wealth of wellness can be found in Calendula, which is abundant in the Incredible Edible Gardens. In this workshop, Community Herbalist Jennifer May will share about Calendula as a plant with many wellness benefits. She will discuss how to harvest and dry calendula and the various forms and methods that can be used to […]