This mellow paddling outing, departing from the Black Woods Road just west of Cherryfield, offers the opportunity to develop canoeing skills and observe the unique insects and plants that call this spring-fed pond home in late spring. This is a flatwater paddling experience where we can choose how far we want to paddle and tack […]
Mondays, June 15 - August 3Time: 9-10 amMaximum registrants: 8 Join our community partner, Healthy Acadia, for a tai chi series designed to empower people to improve their health and well-being through slow, smooth, continuous mind-body exercises. This program is recognized by the CDC as a high-tier, evidence-based program for improving balance, strength, flexibility, and […]
Geri Valentine and Donna Kausen are self-reliant homestead gardeners who have been growing vegetables organically for seasonal eating and Winter storage for over 40 years. Geri and Donna demonstrate the virtues of mindfulness and Earth-care in how they tend the soil. There is no petroleum, plastic, or packaging in this garden. All work is done […]
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 Julie Houser for a very special Harvest Table - we are cooking for the Maine Seacoast Mission’s Downeast Table of Plenty community meal. Come feed your neighbors and spend a fun afternoon in the kitchen! Learn how to bring people together with comforting Southern classics made for sharing. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll […]
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 […]
Take an evening and tie-dye your clothes! This program will take your stained, tired clothes and turn them into tie-dyed works of art! You will tie and dye your garments and then bring them home to "cure". Garments must be kept in a plastic bag or container for more than 24 hours after the class. […]
Join Geri Valentine for an Evening of Hatha Yoga! Session 2 begins on July 16 and continues on July 30, August 6, August 20, and August 27.Time: 4-5:40 pm Geri Valentine is the instructor for this series. She is certified in both Yin and Kripalu Yoga, forms of Hatha Yoga. She has offered Yoga through […]
Flower and vegetable gardens are the perfect place to build your insect identification skills. Optional sitting or standing activities will help you connect with the beauty and mystery of the insect world, learn to categorize them, and consider how humans could possibly survive without them! This program is low-movement, and you can enjoy it seated […]
Visit the gardens at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park with herbalist Jennifer May to learn about herbs that can be used for stress relief and nervous system support. Jen will introduce us to plants such as balms, chamomile, tulsi, and blue vervain. We will harvest an assortment of herbs before returning to the Thankful Room to […]