BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Friends of Sears Island, Maine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Sears Island, Maine
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Sears Island, Maine
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260411T115329
CREATED:20260309T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T160037Z
UID:8272-1772323200-1775001599@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Interpretive Walk
DESCRIPTION:We’ve installed a “Winter Mindfulness Walk” on the display boards along the Homestead Trail. Now that it’s late winter\, many of us are starting to feel a bit cooped up and could probably use some fresh air and a change of scenery\, so we hope you will visit the island for this peaceful interpretive walk. \nThis self-guided walk begins at the sign next to the kiosk\, and continues along the Homestead Trail until you reach the milkweed field and old house foundation\, covering approximately a half mile. The signs along the way include inspirational poems and quotes\, simple activities and techniques to stay in the moment\, information about the benefits of walking in the forest\, and meditations on the lessons we can draw from nature about surviving the harsh seasons of life. The Winter Mindfulness Walk will be installed through the end of March.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/mindfulness-interpretive-walk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Child & Parent Activity,Family Activity,Health & Fitness,Nature Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mindfulness-Walk.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115329
CREATED:20260309T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T160509Z
UID:8274-1773043200-1774976400@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Birding Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island has created free “Backyard Birding” themed activity kits for kids that will be available for families to pick up at Carver Memorial Library beginning Saturday\, March 7. Late winter is a great time to put out a bird feeder and observe what feathered friends come to your backyard. The birds that overwinter are desperate for food\, and soon migratory birds will return!  Each activity kit will include a wooden craft set for building a simple bird feeder\, birdseed\, and a blank journal where your child can record the birds that visit and note their behaviors. Handouts will feature information about common backyard bird species that winter in Maine\, along with journal prompts and templates\, and a list of other nature exploration activities to try in late winter. \nThe kits are intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always gratefully accepted to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. Activity kit quantities are limited and will be distributed to families on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPre-registration is no longer required to receive a kit- simply stop by Carver Memorial Library in Searsport when they are open (beginning March 7) and request a kit for your child while supplies last! \nFriends of Sears Island’s children’s programs and activity kits are sponsored by First National Bank.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/backyard-birding-activity-kits/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child & Parent Activity,Children's Nature Program,Family Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Backyard-Birding.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115329
CREATED:20260309T161218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161218Z
UID:8278-1773945000-1773950400@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:State of the Birds: Decades of Change
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will be hosting a Zoom presentation titled “State of the Birds: Decades of Change\,” on Thursday\, March 19\, at 6:30pm. Bird populations in Maine are continually changing. This presentation covers the last few decades and discusses which species are disappearing\, which are increasing\, and then looks ahead to wonder what the future of Maine birds might be. Nick Lund is Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager. He is a birder and bird writer\, the author of books including The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Maine\, and his newest\, A World Without Birds. \nPlease visit https://tinyurl.com/state-of-the-birds to sign up. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom prior to the event.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/state-of-the-birds-decades-of-change/
LOCATION:ME
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/State-of-the-Birds.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR