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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T070000
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk: You Find a Leaf
DESCRIPTION:Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a fall StoryWalk® for children to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk along the woods path\, they will find posts with laminated pages of the book If You Find a Leaf  written and illustrated by Aimée Sicuro. This lovely book is written to appeal to kids ages 3-8\, but will be enjoyed by all. In this story\, the author blends photographs of real leaves with her delightful illustrations\, imagining all the things you might be able to do with leaves of various sizes\, shapes and colors. This story will capture the imagination of all who read it\, and as you hike you can collect your own colorful fall leaves to incorporate into drawings at home! \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from September 10 – October 10\, and directions to the start of the story can be found by the kiosk just beyond the island gate. From start to finish\, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail. Sears Island is located off of Route 1 on Sears Island Road\, just east of downtown Searsport. For more information on the Carver Memorial Library\, visit www.carverlibrary.org. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. \nPhoto caption:  StoryWalk®Signs along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/storywalk-you-find-a-leaf/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Nature Program,Family Activity,Nature Walk,StoryWalk®
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T140000
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SUMMARY:“Wee Forest Folk” Program & Summer Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will offer a free “Wee Forest Folk” family program on Sears Island on Wednesday\, July 31\, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm\, led by FOSI’s Outreach Coordinator\, Ashley Megquier. She will lead children on a scavenger hunt to find small gnome and fairy figurines\, which they will then use to build fairy houses and gnome homes out of natural materials in the woods. There will be ample opportunity for kids to use their imaginations and explore nature as they create a tiny habitat for their figurine. Several gnome and fairy themed stories will also be shared during the program\, and if time allows\, children will be able to build small rafts for their gnome or fairy to see if they can float in the ocean. Families attending this event will be given one of FOSI’s summer activity kits\, with materials that can be used during the program. In addition to a small figurine\, the kits will include a “field guide to gnomes and fairies” with inspiration for crafting their houses\, plus materials and instructions to make a small floating raft and a fairy door. A handout with prompts for sketching and writing about their figure will also be included to inspire the imagining of a magical world for the wee forest folk. \nThis program and the activity kits are free and intended for children ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always greatly appreciated to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. For more information and to register for the program and/or a summer activity kit\, email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. Preference for kits will be given to those that are attending the program\, but we will have some extra available for those that cannot join us on July 31st\, which will be available for pick-up at Carver Memorial Library in Searsport from July 31-August 16. Registration is complete upon receiving a confirmation email. Due to limited program space and activity kit availability\, we cannot accommodate requests for multiple kits from summer school and camp groups\, but we are always happy to email digital versions of our handouts or activity sheets. \nFriends of Sears Island’s children’s programs and activity kits are sponsored by First National Bank. \nPhoto: A gnome home built in the woods\, by Ashley Megquier
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/wee-forest-folk-program-summer-activity-kits/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Nature Program,Family Activity
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SUMMARY:Mammals and More on the Move in March
DESCRIPTION:Photo: A fisher in a tree\, by Kirk Gentalen \nFriends of Sears Island\, the Belfast Free Library\, and Maine Coast Heritage Trust invite you to a presentation about wildlife activity in this area of the mid-coast in March\, to be held on Thursday\, March 14\, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. There will also be a Zoom-in option for this program for those who aren’t able to attend in person. \nAround these parts\, March is a wonderful month full of transitions (is there a month that isn’t full of transitions?). When it comes to animal activity in mid-coast Maine in March\, there’s lots going on\, and more to come as we move toward spring. Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Land Steward and Nature Observer\, Kirk Gentalen\, for a lively and insightful presentation about where things are at (presently) wildlife-wise and what Kirk’s looking forward to crossing paths with soon enough. Through stories and slides\, both loaded with tips and laden with information\, we’ll get ourselves ready for spring\, which will be only days away. \nKirk Gentalen is a regional stewardship manager for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust for mid-coast Maine (mcht.org) and has 30 years of environmental education experience from working all over the country. Currently living on the St George peninsula with his family\, Amy and Leif\, Gentalen writes a nature column (‘Nature Bummin’) for MCHT (mcht.org/story-tag/nature-bummin) and edits the Vinalhaven Sightings Report (vinalhavensightings.blogspot.com). \nIf you plan to join this program by Zoom\, please register in advance at http://tinyurl.com/yzenuz9u. No need to register if attending in person.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/mammals-and-more-on-the-move-in-march/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Natural History Seminar,Zoom Nature Program
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SUMMARY:Maine Through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Presentation with Sandra Mitchell \nFriends of Sears Island and the Carver Memorial Library will co-sponsor a live Zoom presentation titled “Maine Through the Seasons\,” on Tuesday\, November 15\, at 6:30 pm. Naturalist and photographer Sandra Mitchell will help us to visit the natural world through the lens of her camera\, pausing to discuss the natural history of some of Maine’s most fascinating natural phenomena. \nSandra Mitchell is a Registered Maine Guide and an avid amateur naturalist. She enjoys investigating natural mysteries. Her website is https://www.sandra-mitchell.com/home. No pre-registration is required. To join this free Zoom presentation\, simply visit https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/87883196188 on November 15 at 6:30pm. To learn more about Friends of Sears Island visit www.friendsofsearsisland.org\, and for more information about Carver Memorial Library\, check out www.carverlibrary.org. \nPhoto: Loon chicks\, by Sandra Mitchell
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/maine-through-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Natural History Seminar,Zoom Nature Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® for Children on Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:The Squirrels’ Busy Year by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Richard Jones \nCarver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a fall StoryWalk® for families to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk along the woods path\, they will find posts with laminated pages of the book The Squirrels’ Busy Year\, by Martin Jenkins and illustrated by Richard Jones. This book follows squirrels through the seasons to teach young readers about the ways these creatures adapt to a changing environment. While exploring the island\, families are encouraged to look for signs of squirrel life! This book is ideal for kids ages 4-6. \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from September 5- 30\, and directions to the start of the story can be found by the kiosk just beyond the island gate. From start to finish\, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail. Sears Island is located off of Route 1 on Sears Island Road\, just east of downtown Searsport. To learn more about Friends of Sears Island check out www.friendsofsearsisland.org or facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. For more information on the Carver Memorial Library\, visit www.carverlibrary.org. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. \nPhoto caption: The Squirrels’ Busy Year by Martin Jenkins\, illustrated by Richard Jones \nPhoto credit: Sue McClintock
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/storywalk-for-children-on-sears-island/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Nature Program,Family Activity,StoryWalk®
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220803T113000
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SUMMARY:Reading the Landscape Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY! WE WILL TRY TO RESCHEDULE IN THE COMING WEEKS.\nJoin Friends of Sears Island for a plant identification walk on August 3rd\, from 9:30am-11:30am on Sears Island. This hands-on class will be an interactive walk across the beaches\, wetlands\, and uplands of the island. With a keen eye and interest\, you will begin to learn how to positively identify trees\, shrubs\, and flowering plants. As some plants only grow in certain ecosystems\, we will use the ecosystem to support the identification process. This class welcomes all who want to sharpen their identification skills and deepen their relationship with the living ecosystems of Sears Island.\nThe class will be led by Steve Byers\, a Clinical Herbalist based in Waldo\, ME where he works with clients at his home office. He is the owner of Back Country Flora LLC\, a business that offers a broad range of botanical services including educational plant walks\, herbal wellness consultations\, and herbalist apprenticeships. He teaches at the Earthwalk School of Herbal Traditions in Rockport\, ME and works on wetland delineation projects around the state. You can learn more about Steve’s work at stevebyerswellness.com.\nNo pre-registration is required for this event. Participants should park along the causeway at the end of Sears Island Road and meet at the kiosk just beyond the island gate by 9:30am. Bring water\, a snack\, insect repellent\, and come dressed for a walk in the woods. Pets are not permitted on guided walks. In the event of steady rain\, the program will be cancelled.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/reading-the-landscape-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Natural History Seminar,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
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SUMMARY:Storywalk®: "Between the Tides"
DESCRIPTION:Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on an ocean-themed StoryWalk® for families to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island as part of the library’s summer reading theme “Oceans of Possibilities.” As families walk along the woods path\, they will find posts with laminated pages of the book Between the Tides\, by Fran Hodgkins and illustrated by Jim Sollers. Children will learn about life in the intertidal zone and how crabs\, periwinkles\, mussels\, and a variety of other species have adapted to their ever-changing environment. After completing the StoryWalk®\, families are encouraged to explore the beach to look for sea creatures. This book is ideal for kids ages 4-8.\nThe StoryWalk® will be available from July 15th through August 31st\, and directions to the start of the story can be found by the kiosk just beyond the island gate. From start to finish\, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail. Sears Island is located off of Route 1 on Sears Island Road\, just east of downtown Searsport. To learn more about Friends of Sears Island check out www.friendsofsearsisland.org or facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. For more information on the Carver Memorial Library\, visit www.carverlibrary.org. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/storywalk-between-the-tides/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Nature Program,Family Activity,Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T170000
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SUMMARY:Living Sunlight StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the summer solstice\, Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a sun-themed StoryWalk® for families to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk along the woods path\, they will find posts with laminated pages of the book Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life\, by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm. This book is written to appeal to kids in grades 1-4\, but will be enjoyed by all ages\, particularly for its beautiful illustrations and the way that it explains how the sun’s light and energy becomes part of all life on earth\, including humans. While reading this story along the trail\, families will have ample opportunity to look around at examples of photosynthesis in action and discuss how the landscape would be different without the sun’s energy. \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from June 15th- July 15th\, and directions to the start of the story can be found by the kiosk just beyond the island gate. Carver Memorial Library will have a table at Friends of Sears Island’s Summer Solstice by the Sea celebration on June 21\, from 5-8pm\, with a reading area set up with plenty of books about the sun and summertime. This would be a great time to check out the Living Sunlight StoryWalk®!  From start to finish\, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/living-sunlight-storywalk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Nature Program,Family Activity
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