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SUMMARY:Clean up & Hike on Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20 | 10am-1pm\n\n\nMany thanks to Sierra Club Maine Chapter for planning an Earth Day weekend event on Sears Island.\n\nClick this link to learn more and sign up.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/clean-up-hike-on-sears-island/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Nature Walk
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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:Solstice by the Sea: A Celebration of Light
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by sharing in a winter solstice celebration of light on Sears Island. Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) will host the event on Thursday\, December 21\, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Enjoy a walk along a path lit with hundreds of luminarias while recorded music lends a festive air to this family friendly evening. This event will be self-guided from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm\, and at 5:30 pm\, FOSI members will read solstice poems and invite attendees to share in a song around a fire pit. The Portable Pie Place food truck will be offering soups\, savory hand pies\, desserts\, coffee and cider drinks for purchase\, and FOSI will have a table with free hot cocoa and cookies. This non-denominational event is free and open to all\, with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family to support Friends of Sears Island’s education and conservation efforts. To help our neighbors in need\, we encourage participants to bring donations of non-perishable food items to put under a decorated tree\, which will be collected at the event and given to the Congregational Methodist Food Cupboard in Searsport. Park along the causeway at the end of the road\, and walk through the luminaria path anytime from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Dress warmly and wear footwear appropriate for the weather conditions\, and bring a flashlight or homemade lantern that uses a battery-powered light. No flames or pets will be permitted. In the event of inclement weather\, this event will be canceled. For updates\, check www.facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. To learn more about The Portable Pie Place food truck visit portablepieplace.com. Photo: 2022 Solstice Celebration on Sears Island\, by Ashley Megquier
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-by-the-sea-a-celebration-of-light-2/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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SUMMARY:All-Ages Community Crafting Event
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 12\, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm\, Friends of Sears Island will host an all-ages community crafting program. This will be a time for people to gather and make natural crafts celebrating fall\, Thanksgiving\, and the practice of gratitude. The program will be held at the Searsport Community Building at 42 Prospect Street in Searsport. Friends of Sears Island will have several crafting stations set up\, where participants can make a paper lantern\, a thankful tree with gold acorns\, place cards for the Thanksgiving table\, and felted friendship bracelets. A snack of cider\, pumpkin bread\, and apples will be available as well. Spend the afternoon visiting with friends and neighbors and create some lovely items that can adorn your Thanksgiving table\, or be given as gifts as we enter the holiday season! \nThis free program is for all ages\, young and old and in between\, but children must attend with an accompanying adult. While registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome\, an RSVP to outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org is much appreciated so that we can anticipate how many snacks and materials we will need to have on hand. This also allows us to be in touch with you to remind you of the event and to share updates. Participants should wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint and glue on\, and can bring some ferns\, leaves\, pressed flowers or anything they’d like to incorporate into their paper lantern. \nFor more information\, visit friendsofsearsisland.org or facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. \nPhoto by Ashley Megquier: A paper lantern and some golden acorns\, two of the crafts participants will be making at the crafting program.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/all-ages-community-crafting-event/
LOCATION:Searsport Community Building\, 42 Prospect St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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SUMMARY:Fern Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Sears Island for a guided fern walk on Thursday\, September 28\, from 10:00am – noon. Maine Master Naturalist Karen Johnson will lead a leisurely exploration of the ferns on Sears Island while discussing their ecology and field identification. We will meet at the picnic tables to review some botanic terms and then visit the plants to examine their fertile fronds in early fall! Identifying Ferns the Easy Way by Lynn Levine will be used as a resource.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Sears Island is located at the end of Sears Island Road off Route 1\, just east of Searsport. Participants should park along the causeway at the end of the road and meet at the picnic tables just beyond the island gate by 10:00am. Bring water\, a snack\, insect repellent\, and come dressed for a walk in the woods. Pets are not permitted at this program. In the event of drizzle or light rain\, we will walk with umbrellas\, but if there is steady rain\, the program will have a rain date of September 29 at 10:00am. \nPhoto:  Fern dominated understory Alison Dibble\, along a trail on Sears Island.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/fern-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harborwalk Restaurant Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a dine-to-donate meal at the Harborwalk Restaurant in Belfast on Wednesday\, September 27th\, anytime from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Enjoy a meal out\, and Harborwalk will graciously donate 10% of your tab to Friends of Sears Island to support conservation and education programs. This is a great opportunity to support a local business and a local nonprofit! \nThe Harborwalk Restaurant is located at 37 Front Street in Belfast. A menu and more information about the restaurant can be found at frontstreetpub.com and reservations can be made by calling 207-338-0488.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/harborwalk-restaurant-fundraising-dinner/
LOCATION:Harborwalk Restaurant\, 37 Front St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Autumn Activity Kits for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will be offering free autumn activity kits for children this month. Autumn is almost here and the leaves will begin to change color as the weather becomes cooler and the days shorter. Embrace the new season’s brilliant foliage by collecting some colorful leaves to bring indoors as a decoration! This activity kit will include materials to make a preserved leaf mobile: wax to dip your leaf collection in\, thread\, twine\, and a wooden hoop to hang them on. In the kit you’ll also find project instructions and a leaf identification printout to help you determine the types of leaves you’re collecting! \nThe activity kits are free and intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always greatly appreciated 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. To request a kit for your child\, please email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. After receiving a confirmation email\, families can pick up their kits at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport between September 20 – September 30. \nFriends of Sears Island’s children’s programs and activity kits are sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management. \nPhoto caption:  Autumn leaves by Ashley Megquier
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/free-autumn-activity-kits-for-kids/
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SUMMARY:Hector Fox and the Giant Quest StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION:Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on an autumn 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 Hector Fox and the Giant Quest\, written and illustrated by Astrid Scheckels. This book is written to appeal to kids ages 5-9 but will be enjoyed by all ages for the detailed illustrations and sense adventure and discovery as a group of woodland friends sets out in search of a giant\, rumored to be living in the marsh. While reading this story along the trail\, families can enjoy their own exploration of the different habitats on Sears Island\, keeping an eye out for unexpected sights! \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from August 25th – September 25th\, 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/hector-fox-and-the-giant-quest-storywalk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Nature Walk,StoryWalk®
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SUMMARY:Solstice by the Sea: A Summer Celebration on Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island’s annual Summer Solstice by the Sea celebration will be held on Wednesday\, June 21\, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Sears Island! We are very pleased to announce that Sundog Solar of Searsport will be our exclusive sponsor. Bring the whole family for an evening of merriment to celebrate the start of summer! We’ll have live traditional music by the fiddlers and other musicians of Sea Strings Orchestra\, readings about the solstice\, a festive procession on the causeway\, face painting\, sidewalk chalk\, giant bubbles\, a nature-themed StoryWalk on the Homestead Trail\, a “Rest and Read” area provided by the Carver Memorial Library\, and a children’s activity with the Penobscot Marine Museum. Dress to celebrate summer with a flower crown or tropical shirt\, or whatever means summer to you! Purchase dinner and soft drinks from Papa’s Smokehouse food truck\, ice cream from Stone Fox Farm Creamery\, or bring your own picnic. This event is free and open to all\, but a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family will support Friends of Sears Island’s education and conservation programs. \nPlease bring blankets or lawn chairs for your comfort and be prepared to carry out what you carry in. No grills or open fires are permitted on Sears Island. Please leave your pets at home. Porta-potties are available near the island gate. Sears Island is located at the end of Sears Island Road\, off Route 1\, just east of Searsport village. Parking will be along the causeway; please park along the guardrail facing the island. In the event of poor weather\, check our Facebook page (facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland) to learn if the event is canceled.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-by-the-sea-a-summer-celebration-on-sears-island/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Nature Themed StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION:Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a nature-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 Wonder Walkers\, written and illustrated by Micha Archer. This book is written to appeal to kids ages 3-7\, but will be enjoyed by all ages\, particularly for its beautiful illustrations and thought-provoking questions like “Is the sun the earth’s light bulb?” While reading this story along the trail\, families will have ample opportunity to explore a variety of habitats and the wonders that can be found all around by taking a closer look with a curious mind. \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from June 15th-July 20th\, 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 Wonder Walkers StoryWalk®!  From start to finish\, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail. \nSears Island is located off Route 1 on Sears Island Road\, just east of downtown Searsport. Check out our Facebook page at 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: Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer \nPhoto credit: Courtesy of Carver Memorial Library
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/a-nature-themed-storywalk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solstice Crafting Party for Families
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island and Carver Memorial Library will host a free summer solstice-themed after school program for children on Wednesday\, May 31\, from 4:00pm – 5:30pm at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. Attendees will learn about the science behind solstices as well as traditions observed around the world to mark these seasonal shifts. Carver Outreach Librarian Ronda Nichols will read a story about solstice celebrations throughout history. FOSI’s Outreach Coordinator\, Ashley Megquier\, will share about the organization’s upcoming Solstice by the Sea Celebration on June 21\, and invite families to help prepare for a parade on Sears Island to welcome summer by painting summer-themed banners and crafting colorful streamer wands\, noisemakers\, and sun masks to wave and wear during the event. All participants will be able to take home one craft they make that day. Extra items created will be taken to the solstice celebration on Sears Island and handed out to anyone who would like to march in the sun parade. This is a great opportunity to learn about the significance of the upcoming summer solstice and prepare to celebrate the longest day of the year in a few short weeks! \nThis program is intended for kids ages 6-12 and an accompanying adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Sign-up by emailing outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. Registration is complete upon receiving a confirmation email. \nThis event is part of Friends of Sears Island’s “Science Squad\,” a place-based after-school program involving children as scientists\, explorers\, and stewards of their environment. Science Squad is sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management. \nPhoto by Ashley Megquier: Streamer wands made for waving in the sun parade at Solstice by the Sea on Sears Island
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-crafting-party-for-families/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enjoy a meal at Nautilus & Support FOSI
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a dine-to-donate meal at Nautilus Seafood & Grill in Belfast\, Wednesday\, May 24th\, anytime from 11am-8pm. Enjoy lunch or dinner (can be dine-in or take out)\, and Nautilus will graciously donate 10% of the day’s sales to Friends of Sears Island to support conservation and education programs. This is a great opportunity to support a local business and a local nonprofit! \nNautilus Seafood & Grill is located at 3 Main Street in Belfast. A menu and more information about the restaurant can be found at www.nautilusseafoodandgrill.com\, and reservations can be made by calling 207-218-4218.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/enjoy-a-meal-at-nautilus-support-fosi/
LOCATION:Nautilus Seafood & Grill\, 3 Main St\, Belfast\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:A wind port for Searsport?
DESCRIPTION:Maine needs a new 100-acre port where enormous floating wind turbines can be built\, launched\, and towed to a new wind farm proposed for the Gulf of Maine\, as part of the State’s plan to develop new sources of renewable energy. Searsport’s Mack Point and Sears Island are under consideration to serve as this new “marshalling” port. An open meeting will be held on Saturday\, May 20\, at the Searsport Community Center\, 42 Prospect St.\, Searsport\, to share the latest information available about the proposed plan\, and to hear questions and concerns from the public. Doors will open at 9:30am for free coffee\, tea\, baked goods and socialization\, and presentations will be from 10:00am to noon. \nAudience members will learn more about how this proposed new port will affect not only Searsport\, but the entire midcoast region and beyond. See an outline of topics to be covered and speakers’ names below. Scott Dickerson  This event is free and open to all\, presented by Friends of Sears Island with support from Islesboro Islands Trust\, Sierra Club Maine\, and other interested individuals. \nPROGRAM OUTLINE \n9:30     Doors open\, free coffee\, tea\, and baked goods by Friends of Sears Island \n10:00   Scott Dickerson\, Moderator \nTopics & Speakers: \n30\,000-Foot Overview: Maine’s Response to Climate Change & Offshore Wind Roadmap \nRolf Olsen: vice president of Friends of Sears Island; Searsport resident; serves on the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group\, a committee of stakeholders convened by the State of Maine to advise on the best location for a proposed Offshore Wind Port \nMaineDOT/Maine Port Authority: Wind port alternatives\, current planning \nMatt Burns: Executive Director\, Maine Port Authority\nNote: Maine Department of Transportation and Maine Port Authority were invited on April 17 to present information about the alternative port plans. Instead of making the presentation in person\, they have chosen to offer a recorded presentation. \nTown of Searsport: Perspective of Searsport’s Select Board and Town Management \nJames Gillway: Searsport Town Manager\, co-chair of the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group; member of Governor Baldacci’s Sears Island Planning Initiative and Joint Use Planning Committee. \nPermitting Requirements & Project Timeline \nBecky Bartovics: Resident of North Haven\, former Chair of the Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club\, currently serving on its Executive Committee and Legislative and Conservation Teams; member of Governor Baldacci’s Sears Island Planning Initiative and Joint Use Planning Commission. \nConservation\, recreation\, tourism\, education & ecological values of Sears Island \nSusan White: former associate director of the Maine Sea Grant College Program at the University of Maine\, where she worked for over 20 years. She has been the president of Friends of Sears Island for the last nine years and was the vice president for two years before that. In past years\, Susan has had leadership positions in several other environmental organizations. \nMore than 50 years of industrial development proposals for Sears Island & Why Mack Point is the best choice for the wind port \nRolf Olsen \nPublic Questions and Comments \nWe will leave time for at least 30 minutes of questions from the audience \n12:00 Noon Adjourn
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/a-wind-port-for-searsport/
LOCATION:Searsport Community Building\, 42 Prospect St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science Squad on Sears Island is back!
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 26\, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm Friends of Sears Island will be hosting a Science Squad afterschool program for kids focused on celebrating our connections to our earth. The program will take place on Sears Island\, and will include “Movement with Mother Earth Yoga\,” a short children’s nature-themed yoga program on the beach\, facilitated by yoga instructor Natasha (Nirupama). Ronda of Carver Memorial Library will be sharing books celebrating wonders of the earth and inviting everyone to sing and move along with the stories. If time allows\, participants can help with a beach clean-up at the end of the program. \nThis free program is for kids ages 6-12 and an accompanying adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Sign-up by emailing outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. Registration is complete upon receiving a confirmation email. \nThis event is part of Friends of Sears Island’s “Science Squad\,” a place-based after-school program involving children as scientists\, explorers\, and stewards of their environment. Science Squad is sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management. \nSears Island is located on Sears Island Road off Route 1 just east of Searsport. Registered participants should park along the causeway at the end of the road and meet at the island gate by 4:00pm. Please wear footwear and outdoor gear appropriate for walking along the beach and in the woods. Bring a beach towel to use as a yoga mat\, water\, and a snack. No pets are permitted at public programs. In the event of inclement weather\, program participants will be notified that the program is canceled. \nScience Squad is sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/science-squad-on-sears-island-is-back/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy/Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a forest therapy walk on Sears Island on Saturday\, April 8\, from 9:45 am – noon\, led by Joanne Moesswilde. Immerse yourself in nature through the practice of forest therapy\, also known as forest bathing. This is not a psychology session\, nor is it a time when you need your swimsuit. Forest therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in the forest to promote well-being of both the land and people. In this guided outdoor experience\, invitations are offered that invite us to slow down and notice the natural world all around us\, enhancing our relationship with the more-than-human-world and ourselves. \nRegistration for this program is required\, as space is limited. To sign up\, email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org.  \nUpon receiving a confirmation email\, participants joining us should bring clothing appropriate for the weather: coat\, hat\, gloves\, rain gear\, plus another layer in a small day pack to access as needed. This is to ensure you won’t get cold while we are sitting. Also please pack a water bottle\, and a “crazy creek” style chair or an insulated pad to sit on if you have one. There will be a few pads to share as well. The distance walked will be approximately 1-2 miles\, sometimes on uneven ground. Walking will be slow and interspersed with time sitting on the ground. \nJoanne Moesswilde\, a Registered Maine Guide and ANFT Forest Therapy Guide\, leads forest therapy and outdoor adventures in the midcoast area. Through forest therapy walks and other outdoor experiences\, Joanne integrates her experience\, love and knowledge of the outdoors to offer participants nature immersion opportunities that nurture our healthful re-connection to the land and ourselves and a time to re-wild the self. To find out more about Joanne’s offerings\, contact her at jmoesswilde@gmail.com or 207-323-9995. \nPhoto credit: Joanne Moesswilde
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/forest-therapy-forest-bathing-walk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230329T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T124630Z
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SUMMARY:Tide Pools Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island and the Carver Memorial Library will co-sponsor a live Zoom presentation titled “Life in Tide Pools\,” on Wednesday\, March 29\, at 6:30 pm. Naturalist Sandra Mitchell will give a slideshow presentation highlighting the organisms you might find in coastal Maine tide pools. Sandra’s photos will allow you to learn to identify life forms up close so that once the weather warms up\, you’ll know what you’re looking at when exploring tide pools in nature! \nSandra Mitchell is a Registered Maine Guide and an avid amateur naturalist. She enjoys investigating natural mysteries. Her website is https://ww.sandra-mitchell.com/home. No pre-registration is required. To join this free Zoom presentation\, simply visit https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81172898868 on March 29 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 by Ashley Megquier: Crabs found while exploring on Sears Island.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/save-the-date-tide-pools-zoom-presentation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20230309T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T221413Z
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SUMMARY:“Seeds\, Soil\, Spring!” Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will offer free grab-and-go spring-themed activity kits for children this month. The kits are designed to help families celebrate the beginning of spring and learn about starting seeds\, garden planning\, and how to track important seasonal changes in nature! This activity kit will include a packet of flower seeds generously donated by the Troy Howard Middle School gardening program\, small peat pots and soil discs\, and popsicle stick plant markers to start seedlings indoors. A phenology wheel (for journaling about seasonal changes) and a garden planning worksheet will be included as well as project instructions. \nThe kits are free and intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always greatly appreciated to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. Quantities are limited and will be distributed to families on a first-come\, first-served basis. To request a kit for your child\, please email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. After receiving a confirmation email\, families can pick up their kits from March 20 – March 31 at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. We cannot accommodate requests for kits for classrooms\, but teachers are welcome to request free PDFs of handouts via email\, or you can check the “Resources” section of our website to find activity kit handouts. \nFriends of Sears Island’s Science Squad program and Family Activity Kits are sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/save-the-date-seeds-soil-spring-activity-kits/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20230211T141054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T141054Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Hiking in Midcoast Maine
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island and Carver Memorial Library will co-sponsor a live Zoom presentation titled “Winter Hiking in Midcoast Maine\,” on Wednesday\, March 8\, at 6:30 pm. Mish Sommers of Happier Outside will share photos and recommendations of local hiking trails while also discussing winter safety precautions and the benefits of spending time outside\, even during the coldest months of the year. To join this free Zoom presentation\, simply visit  https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82698298013 on March 8 at 6:30pm. \nMish Sommers’ travels led her to settle in Maine in 1999\, from her homeland of Australia. She lives in Lincolnville with her husband and teenage kids\, and is happiest spending time outdoors – climbing a hill\, paddling a shoreline\, or sitting around a campfire with friends. She founded Happier Outside in 2011 as a way to inspire people of all ages to spend more time outside. Happier Outside offers three Women’s Wellness Walk series each year\, a mindfulness meditation program\, individualized strategy sessions\, and inspirational personal and household products with a Happier Outside theme. To learn more\, you can check out www.happieroutside.com. For more information on Friends of Sears Island and Carver Memorial Library\, check out www.friendsofsearsisland.org\, and www.carverlibrary.org. \nPhoto caption: Mish Sommers enjoying winter at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. \nPhoto credit: Mish Sommers
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/winter-hiking-in-midcoast-maine/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230123T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20230111T162754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T163031Z
UID:8042-1674460800-1675443600@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:“Freeze the Day” Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will offer free grab-and-go snow science-themed activity kits for children this month. The kits will include materials and instructions to make paper snowflakes\, beautiful frozen bubbles outdoors\, ice lanterns\, and a tracking identification card for looking for animal tracks in the snow. A small magnifying glass and dark paper will also be in the bag\, for firsthand examination of the intricacy of snow crystals\, as well as a handout on how snowflakes form\, and ideas for family fun in the snow. \nThe kits are free and intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always greatly appreciated to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. Quantities are limited and will be distributed to families on a first-come\, first-served basis. To request a kit for your child\, please email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. After receiving a confirmation email\, families can pick up their kits from January 23-February 3 at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. We cannot accommodate requests for kits for classrooms\, but teachers are welcome to request free PDFs of handouts via email\, or you can check the “Resources” section of our website to find activity kit handouts.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/freeze-the-day-activity-kits/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20230111T164506Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Our annual meeting will take place on Wednesday\, January 18 at 6:30pm via Zoom\, and we’d love for you to join us! Learn about FOSI’s accomplishments over the past year and how we dealt with challenges as well. We’ll also share some photos and highlights from 2022. \nHere is the Zoom link- no need to pre-register\, simply use the link below to connect at 6:30 pm on January 18: \nClick to Join Zoom Meeting https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82852492070
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/annual-meeting-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221129T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T205705Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice by the Sea: A Celebration of Light
DESCRIPTION:Community members are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by sharing in a winter solstice celebration of light on Sears Island. Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) will host the event on Wednesday\, December 21\, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy a self-guided walk along a path lit with hundreds of luminarias and a decorated tree. The Carver Memorial Library is collaborating with Friends of Sears Island on a special illuminated solstice StoryWalk of the book The Shortest Day\, by Susan Cooper with illustrations by Carson Ellis. Pages of the book will be spaced out along the walking loop for all to enjoy. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be available\, and recorded music will lend a festive air to this family friendly evening. This non-denominational event is free and open to all\, with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family to support Friends of Sears Island’s education and conservation efforts. This year\, in an effort to help our neighbors in need\, FOSI is also encouraging participants to bring donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries to put under the tree\, which will be collected at the event and given to the Congregational Methodist Food Cupboard in Searsport. \nSears Island is located at the end of Sears Island Road off Route 1\, just east of Searsport. Participants can park along the causeway at the end of the road\, and walk through the luminaria path anytime from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Dress warmly and wear footwear appropriate for the weather conditions\, and bring a flashlight or homemade lantern that uses a battery-powered light. No flames or pets will be permitted. In the event of inclement weather\, this event will be canceled. For updates\, check back here or www.facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-by-the-sea-a-celebration-of-light/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221129T212034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T214413Z
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SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Port Public Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the next virtual (Zoom) meeting of the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group. This group serves “as an advisor to the Maine Department of Transportation\, the Governor’s Energy Office\, and other state officials regarding the development of a wind port…” One of the sites being considered as the site of this more than 100-acre wind port is Sears Island. This meeting is the public’s opportunity to learn more and also to express your opinions. Click the links below to register and see the agenda. \nDecember 12th\, 2022\, 9:00am – 12:00pm\nClick here to register for this meeting. You will receive a URL via email after registering.\nClick here to view/download the Agenda (PDF) \nClick here for the website for the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group.\nClick here to learn more about the Maine Offshore Wind Iniative.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/offshore-wind-port-public-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind Port
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221102T155917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T160350Z
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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:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221103T153334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T173702Z
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SUMMARY:“Share the Light” Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will be offering free “Share the Light” grab-and-go activity kits this month for children. With the solstice and the holidays approaching\, now is a great time to reflect on winter\, our relationship to the earth\, and how we can share our light with others during the coldest and darkest months of the year. This kit will include materials to make natural homemade fire starters for staying warm on winter nights\, gold paper to make star ornaments or a garland for the solstice\, a kindness calendar\, ideas for helping animals in winter\, and suggestions for celebrating the solstice! \nThe kits are free and intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always greatly appreciated to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. Quantities are limited and will be distributed to families on a first-come\, first-served basis. Thanks to a generous donation this month from the Waldo County Retired Teachers Association\, we are able to offer more kits than usual! We cannot accommodate requests for kits for classrooms\, but teachers and others are welcome to download free PDFs of the handouts in the Resources section of this website. To request a kit for your child\, please email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. After receiving a confirmation email\, families can pick up their kits from November 18 – December 2 at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. To learn more about Friends of Sears Island check out www.friendsofsearsisland.org or facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/share-the-light-activity-kits/
LOCATION:Activity Kit
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221005T122321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T201957Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner at Rio's Spiked Café to support FOSI!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a dine-to-donate meal at Rio’s Spiked Café in Searsport\, Wednesday\, October 26th\, anytime from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy a meal out\, and Rio’s will graciously donate 10% of your tab to Friends of Sears Island to support conservation and education programs. This is a great opportunity to support a local business and a local nonprofit! \nRio’s Spiked Café is located at 357 W Main Street in Searsport. A menu and more information about the restaurant can be found at riosspikedcafe.com\, and reservations can be made by calling 207-548-4016. \nPhoto by Laura Zamfirescu.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/dinner-at-rios-spiked-cafe-to-support-fosi/
LOCATION:Rio’s Spiked Cafe\, 357 W Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221016T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20221005T121530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T121530Z
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SUMMARY:Scone Goddess Fundraiser for FOSI!
DESCRIPTION:From October 16-29\, when you buy Scone Goddess Premium Scone Mixes online and enter the code “friends” at checkout\, the Scone Goddess will donate $3.00 for each package to Friends of Sears Island! Gluten free options are also available. You can pay to have your items shipped directly to you\, or pick up is available at 1390 Atlantic Hwy for locals. The Scone Goddess retail location is open Tues-Sat 7:30 am to noon.\n\nThese make wonderful gifts for friends\, family\, or business associates. The Scone Goddess creates premium scone mixes that taste bakery fresh right out of your oven! Just add cream for a deliciously simple breakfast or treat. They’re proudly Maine Made\, too. This fundraiser is only valid for scone mixes purchased online\, not in the retail store. Just remember to use code “friends” (all lower case) at the checkout!
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/scone-goddess-fundraiser-for-fosi/
LOCATION:Scone Goddess\, 1390 Atlantic Hwy\, Northport\, ME\, 04849\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20220914T132425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T192604Z
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SUMMARY:What you need to know: The Proposed Wind Port & Protecting Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will hold a free public meeting on Wednesday\, October 12\, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, in the Abbott Room at Belfast Free Library\, to give an update on the status of the proposal to develop a “wind port” in Searsport. Large floating wind turbines would be constructed and launched from the port for deployment in the Gulf of Maine. At this meeting we will review the process so far and provide analysis of new information that is expected to come during the September 29 meeting of the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group in Augusta. \nSears Island and Mack Point are identified as feasible locations for this port\, if such a port will be built in Penobscot Bay. If Sears Island is chosen for this development\, it would destroy the island’s ecological\, recreational\, and economic value\, while re-developing Mack Point\, an industrial site for more than a century\, into a renewable energy site offers a “greener” option. \nTo learn more about the state’s plan\, click here for our resource page.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/offshore-wind-port-public-information-update/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind Port,Public Information
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221008T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20220930T203349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T202307Z
UID:7987-1665237600-1665248400@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:Geology of Sears Island-CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, DR. NORTON HAS COME DOWN WITH COVID\, SO THIS IS EVENT IS CANCELLED.\nCoastal Mountains Land Trust\, in partnership with Friends of Sears Island\, presents Geology of Sears Island on Saturday\, October 8 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Sears Island in Searsport. The popular Coastal Mountains Nature Program is a series of monthly naturalist-led walks and talks exploring the natural history of Mid-Coast Maine. Dr. Steve Norton\, Professor Emeritus of Earth and Climate Sciences at the University of Maine\, will lead us on an exploration of the past 350 million years of Mid-Coast geological history by exploring the rocks and sediment of Sears Island. This walk is timed to take advantage of low tide\, exposing the shoreline of the island. Meet at the entrance to Sears Island at the end of the causeway in Searsport.\nDIRECTIONS\nFrom downtown Searsport\, drive 2 miles northeast on Route 1 to Sears Island Road (which will be on the right if driving from the town of Searsport). Continue on Sears Island Road across the causeway to the island. Park on the causeway.\n\nHunting is allowed on the island so participants are suggested to wear hunter orange.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/geology-of-sears-island/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Nature Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20220922T194704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T194704Z
UID:7983-1665223200-1665244800@friendsofsearsisland.org
SUMMARY:Rally for Sears Island!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island\, along with our friends from Islesboro Islands Trust\, Sierra Club Maine\, and others\, will present a rally for Sears Island on Saturday\, October 8\, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, in the parking lot of Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main Street in Searsport (the building with the blue roof on the right as you enter town from Belfast). Come learn more about Maine Department of Transportation’s proposal to develop a “Wind Port” in Searsport. They are considering developing Sears Island\, one of the largest undeveloped islands on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.\, into the hub for building and launching floating offshore wind turbines. This would significantly diminish the island’s ecological\, recreational\, and economic value\, when re-developing Mack Point\, an industrial site for more than a century\, is a feasible and “greener” option in Penobscot Bay. \nIf you love Sears Island\, make a sign\, and show your love! If you have an interest in the future of Sears Island\, come learn more and let your voice be heard! \nFree hamburgers and hot dogs\, starting at noon while they last! \nLive traditional and Celtic music with Searsport’s own Sea Strings Community Orchestra\, from noon until 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/rally-for-sears-island/
LOCATION:Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Public Information
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20260427T091200
CREATED:20220914T123453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T135532Z
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SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group \n The third meeting of the Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group (OSWPAG) will be held on Thursday\, September 29\, in Augusta. This 19-member group will advise Maine Department of Transportation and the Governor’s Energy Office regarding the development of a wind port where floating offshore wind turbines will be built and launched for deployment in the Gulf of Maine. Click the link to learn more. \nThe public is invited to attend via Zoom or in person. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. or later\, depending on the number of public comments. \n CLICK HERE for the agenda. \n CLICK HERE to register to attend via Zoom
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/offshore-wind-port-advisory-group/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind Port
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