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SUMMARY:Wednesday Waldo Walk with Bindy Pendleton
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) and Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) invite you to another Wednesday Waldo Walk! Each month\, CMLT volunteer and Waldo County resident Bindy Pendleton leads hikes exploring a variety of intriguing and unique trail systems. This month’s hike will feature the magic of Sears Island in the town of Searsport on June 11 at 9:30 a.m. FOSI board members Janet Williams and Rolf Olsen will share the organization’s on-going\, incredible work and answer any questions. \nThis hike will include an option of distances between 1 – 4 miles including forested trails\, shoreline and the island’s road.  The hike will conclude at approximately 11:30 or 12:00 pm\, but please feel free to bring a picnic lunch and continue enjoying the island on your own.  Bring water\, tick and insect protection and binoculars\, if you have them. \nPlease register at info@coastalmountains.org and if you are interested in a ride share\, be in touch with Bindy at @ 207-323-0817. \nCoastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13\,000 acres\, offering 55 miles of trails for public recreation. \nThe mission of Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) is to support permanent protection of Sears Island’s environmental and cultural resources; preserve its marine\, shoreland\, and forest ecosystems; and encourage educational and low-impact recreational uses of the island. \nPhoto caption: Sears Island\, courtesy of Coastal Mountains Land Trust
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/wednesday-waldo-walk-with-bindy-pendleton/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Health & Fitness,Nature Walk
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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 Friday\, June 20\, 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 again this year. 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\, poetry readings\, a craft station to make your own noisemakers\, streamer wands\, and crowns for the festive “sun parade” procession on the causeway\, face painting\, sidewalk chalk\, giant bubbles\, a “Rest and Read” area provided by the Carver Memorial Library\, and a children’s activity with the Penobscot Marine Museum. A StoryWalkⓇ will also be installed along the Homestead Trail for viewing. Dress to celebrate summer with a flower crown or tropical shirt\, or whatever means summer to you! Purchase dinner from Portable Pie Place food truck\, ice cream from Stone Fox Farm Creamery\, or bring your own picnic. \nThis 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. 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/friendsofsearsisland) to learn if the event is canceled. \nPhoto caption: Solstice by the Sea parade on Sears Island\, 2023
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-by-the-sea-a-summer-celebration-on-sears-island-2/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
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SUMMARY:Yoga on the Beach with Garrett Vail
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Sears Island for yoga on the beach with Garrett Vail on Tuesday\, August 19\, from 10:00am-11:00am. Using the beach environment\, Garrett will engage participants in a relaxing exploration of movement and stretching\, taking advantage of all the natural world has to offer for support. This class is for anyone able to walk on the beach. It will be geared for adults but attentive children are also welcome. Garrett has been practicing yoga daily for 24 years. He loves so much about yoga\, but its ability to connect us to nature in an outdoor class is a wonderful thing to experience\, especially on a beautiful place like Sears Island! \nNo pre-registration is required for this program\, just park along the causeway at the end of Sears Island Road in Searsport\, and meet at the kiosk just beyond the island gate by 10:00am. There is no charge for the class but a donation to Friends of Sears Island is always welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing\, and bring a beach towel and water. Pets are not permitted at this program. In the event of rain\, class will be cancelled. For more information and updates\, visit www.facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. \nPhoto caption: Gentle yoga on the beach at Sears Island. \nPhoto credit: Ashley Megquier
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/yoga-on-the-beach-with-garrett-vail/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Health & Fitness
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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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SUMMARY:Dance Party Benefit for FOSI @ Hey Sailor!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of live gypsy-soul rock and blues on Saturday\, October 4\, when the Starboard Lounge at Hey Sailor! presents a benefit for Friends of Sears Island featuring BookHead SweetTooth! Enjoy live music\, delicious food & drink\, and great company while supporting a good cause. \nBring your friends and family along for a night of entertainment and community spirit. Come early for drinks and dinner at Hey Sailor! Buy a few tickets for our 50/50 raffle and you might even go home a winner! \nTickets are $25 each and all proceeds go to Friends of Sears Island after the band is paid. Doors open at 4pm. \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! \nhttps://bookheadsweettoothatheysailor.eventbrite.com \nBuy your tickets in advance to be sure of seating! Tickets will be sold at the door if still available. \nHelp make a difference and show your love for Sears Island.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/dance-party-benefit-for-fosi/
LOCATION:Hey Sailor!\, 25-27 E. Main St. Searsport\, Maine\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sears Island Fungal Project: The Importance of Collection and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to attend a Zoom presentation titled “Sears Island Fungal Project: The Importance of Collection and Conservation\,” on Thursday\, November 6\, at 6:30 pm. Fungi are shockingly understudied – while an estimated 80-90% of all plant species have been described by science\, of the estimated 2- 4 million fungal species\, only about 5% have been named formally. Join mycologist Jula Moll-Rocek for a discussion of the importance of fungal conservation and collections and an overview of the fungi that they collected (along with collaborators Jae Echeverria and Pete Avis PhD) during the summer and fall of 2024 on Sears Island. \nJula Moll-Rocek has a BA in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University (’12)\, and has experience working in the fields of nature conservation and restoration in areas of Latin America and East Africa. Most recently they were working as a curatorial assistant at the Farlow Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany at Harvard University in Prof. Don Pfister’s lab. They love to learn and teach about fungi\, and are currently organizing a Community Mycology Collective in the Boston area. \nTo register and receive a link to this free Zoom presentation\, email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/sears-island-fungal-project/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Making Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) and Carver Memorial Library will host a free winter solstice-themed after school program for children on Thursday\, December 4\, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm 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 Children’s and Outreach Librarian Ronda Nichols will share some solstice stories\, and FOSI’s Outreach Coordinator\, Ashley Megquier\, will lead children in making beautiful paper silhouette lanterns to light their way on the longest night of the year. Each participant will receive a battery-operated tea light to illuminate their lantern\, and a handout with ideas for celebrating the winter solstice as a family. \nThis program is intended for kids ages 5-12 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. \nScience Squad is sponsored by First National Bank.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-making-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child & Parent Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T163000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice by the Sea!
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to share in a festive winter solstice celebration of light. This year Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) is trying something new and will host the event in downtown Searsport on Sunday\, December 21st\, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. FOSI is excited to bring the event to town to support local businesses and highlight some of the wonderful things Searsport has to offer! \nWalk along streets lit with hundreds of luminarias while recorded music lends a festive air to this family friendly evening. Pop into local businesses to get warm\, grab a bite to eat\, and do some last minute holiday shopping. Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe will be handing out free hot cocoa\, cookies made by FOSI volunteers will be available at various locations\, and Maineport Brewing Company will be hosting Moose’s Smokehouse inside the brewery with delicious food and drinks on offer. H & H Mercantile\, Trove\, Hey Sailor! and other businesses will remain open during the event\, and FOSI will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and personal items for the community food pantry\, in front of the Searsport Methodist Church. \nAt 5:00pm\, FOSI members and Carver Librarian Ronda Nichols will present The Shortest Day shadow puppet theater downtown. Attendees will then gather to sing songs around an illuminated evergreen spiral with a “Charlie Brown” decorated tree in the center. A small fire pit will also be available weather permitting. \nThis 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. Solstice by the Sea will take place along Route 1 in downtown Searsport\, between Church and Mosman Streets. Participants can enjoy the luminaries anytime from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.  Dress warmly and bring a flashlight or homemade lantern that uses a battery-powered light. For updates and more information\, check www.facebook.com/friendsofsearsisland. \nMany thanks to Sundog Solar for continued support.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/winter-solstice-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Downtown Searsport\, East Main St\, Searsport\, Maine\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T143000
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SUMMARY:All are invited to our Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Sears Island board of directors and advisory group—and your friends and neighbors—as we look back at the highlights of 2025 and learn about plans for the coming years. This is your chance to ask questions and get answers. It’s also an opportunity for you to think about becoming more involved. We have many important tasks for volunteers who can give a little time or a lot. \nPassing the Torch: At this meeting\, we will also bid a very grateful farewell to longtime board president Susan White. Susan has been on FOSI’s leadership team for 15 years\, including 12 as president. She’s decided it’s time for her to pull back and really retire. Susan’s contributions over so many years can’t be easily listed\, and her wise\, intelligent\, and patient leadership will be missed by all who’ve had the good fortune to work with her. There will be a chance for anyone to share memories! \nWe will gather next Saturday\, January 10\, at 12:30 pm at Mermaid Plaza\, located at 1 East Main St. in Searsport—it’s the building with the bright blue roof! We’d love to see you there! \nPS – We are expecting excellent weather\, but it is winter and this is Maine. If it becomes necessary to postpone due to weather\, we will plan to gather the following Saturday\, January 17th\, same time and place. We’ll send out an email and post on our Facebook page.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/all-are-invited-to-our-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
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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:20260315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091940
CREATED:20260309T161017Z
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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Reliever: Community Crafting Event
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15\, from 1:30-3:30 pm Friends of Sears Island will host an all ages community crafting program. Here’s a great chance to get out of the house and have a change of scenery while gathering with others to create a variety of fun projects! The program will be held at Mermaid Plaza at 1 East Main Street in Searsport. Friends of Sears Island will have several crafting stations set up\, where participants can make decoupaged shell trinket dishes\, springy cherry blossom and forsythia branch decorations\, a mini toadstool and moss craft\, felted friendship bracelets\, button trees\, and decorate rocks for your garden. Participants will have approximately 20 minutes at each station\, allowing the option to make all the projects if desired. Spend the afternoon visiting with friends and neighbors and create some cheery items to brighten your home while we wait for spring! \nThis program is for all ages\, young and old and in between\, but children must attend with an accompanying adult. To help defray materials costs\, we are suggesting a $5 donation per person\, or $10 per family. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP to outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org so that we can anticipate the quantity of 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 old clothes or bring an apron or painting smock.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/cabin-fever-reliever-community-crafting-event/
LOCATION:Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091940
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers willing to help us do a spring cleanup of the island on the morning of Saturday\, April 18\, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. If you are interested in helping us with some island stewardship we would be most grateful! \nSign up at: https://tinyurl.com/Sears-Island-spring-cleanup
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/spring/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 6\, at 6:30pm Friends of Sears Island will host a Zoom presentation given by Ron Butler about the butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. This presentation will cover the taxonomy\, evolution\, morphology\, and ecological significance of butterflies. It will include images of some representative species of the region’s six butterfly families\, explore butterfly conservation issues (particularly climate change)\, and briefly consider the ‘insect apocalypse’. The presentation will conclude with some recommended butterfly identification guides\, apps\, and websites. \nRon Butler is an animal ecologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maine at Farmington\, where he taught courses in Zoology\, Entomology\, Ecology\, and Conservation Biology. While Ron spent the first part of his career conducting research with seabirds in Maine\, Newfoundland\, and Antarctica\, for the past several decades his work has focused on ecologically important groups of insects in Maine.  Ron helped plan and coordinate several state-wide citizen science initiatives\, including the Maine Damselfly and Dragonfly Survey\, the Maine Butterfly Survey\, the Maine Bumble Bee Atlas\, and (presently) the Maine Flower Fly Survey.  Ron co-authored Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces  (2023) and Dragonflies and Damselflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces (in press). \nPlease visit https://tinyurl.com/butterflies-of-maine to sign up. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom prior to the event.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/butterflies-of-maine-and-the-canadian-maritimes/
LOCATION:Virtual Event-ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Natural History Seminar,Zoom Nature Program
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