You are not alone! If you are feeling frustrated or uncertain about the changes your body is undergoing, join the circle to feel supported and understood. Facilitated by Nicole French, a Registered Nurse and Menopause Coaching Specialist, this group gathers monthly to share in the experience of menopause. Join this Menoposse to hear from others, […]
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. […]
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 […]
This year’s “Nature-Inspired Art Camp” is an opportunity for kids to connect to their natural environment. We will explore native and non-native plants, birds, and other creatures within the park. We will sharpen our artistic skills through a variety of exercises, techniques, and drawing and painting media. We hope this camp inspires a love for […]
During this twilight crawl, we'll be looking for animals that are most active during dawn and dusk. This mellow hike will focus on observing the signs of wildlife that love this cooler time of day during summer. In OWL outings, frequent stops are built into the program to discuss elements of the natural world that […]
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 […]
We are delighted to partner with MITA again this year to offer an OWL Stewardship Day on a local island! Volunteers will work together using hand tools to de-bark locally harvested spruce poles that will become the framework for traditional tent structures supporting future community gatherings and youth programming on the island. It’s a chance […]