Grow healthier plants in your garden while reducing waste and supporting soil health. In this workshop, you will learn how to turn your food and garden waste into rich, fertile soil through the art and science of composting. There will be a hands-on, step-by-step demonstration of how to build a compost pile. This will be […]
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth StroutLeader: Alison BeedyEvenings: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 - (10/14, 10/21, 10/28)Afternoons: Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 - (10/13, 10/20, 10/27) It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep […]
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 […]
What's spookier than a local ghost story? Not knowing your mushrooms! Learn the story of Catherine's ghost on this breathtaking little mountain in the Blackwoods and learn some mushroom ID while you're at it. In OWL outings, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that we learn about […]
Map and Compass: Practice Your Skills is open to all who are 16 years of age or older. Have you used a map and compass before, but are out of practice? Or maybe you’ve forgotten the basics altogether? Your phone or GPS won’t always work, but a map and compass will–if you’re confident in your […]
Have you ever wanted to grow your own garlic? Here's your chance! Join local farmer Dan Cunningham of Folklore Farm for this hands-on workshop. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about growing garlic while getting your hands in the dirt and helping to plant a row in our community garden. Dan will teach […]
This trail is the perfect place to learn about non-vascular plants (mosses), symbiotic organisms (lichens), and meet a carnivorous plant or two (in a bog)! This is a moderate* network of trails through the woods and along the rocky coast. In OWL outings, frequent stops are already built into the program to discuss elements of […]
If you’ve ever wanted to try quilling—or build on skills you already have—now is the perfect time! Add a personal touch to your holidays by creating something beautiful through the art of quilling. Also known as paper filigree, quilling is a decorative art form dating back to the Renaissance that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing […]
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 […]
Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Prepare for the unexpected. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) builds a solid foundation in backcountry medical care. This 16-hour course teaches the essential skills needed to respond to emergencies in […]
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 […]
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 […]