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SUMMARY:Self-guided Interpretive Walk: Tracking Mammal Activity in Winter
DESCRIPTION:From March 15th-31st\, interpretive panels will temporarily be on display along the Homestead Trail.  As you walk along the trail\, you’ll see 20 different signs about learning to distinguish mammal tracks in late winter and early spring — which can be in snow\, mud\, or sand!  Information about other signs of mammal activity is included as well.  The interpretive trail begins at the kiosk just beyond the island gate\, and extends along the Homestead Trail to the field next to the old homestead foundation\, covering approximately half a mile.  This time of year the trail may be snowy\, icy\, or wet and muddy\, so please remember appropriate footwear and take it easy as you leave your own tracks along the trail! \nThe majority of the text and many of the photos used in this self-guided interpretive nature walk were borrowed from a slideshow presentation Sandra Mitchell gave for FOSI several years ago about learning to read animal tracks.  While we have supplemented some information and stock photography\, we deeply appreciate Sandra giving us permission to recycle her material and sharing her knowledge and photos with us!  Sandra Mitchell is a naturalist and nature photographer who has led many programs for FOSI over the years.  To learn more about her and see her work\, visit https://sandra-mitchell.com/.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/self-guided-interpretive-walk-tracking-mammal-activity-in-winter/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Family Activity,Health & Fitness,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Meeting to celebrate FOSI’s accomplishments over the past year and learn more about our organization! We’ll also share some photos and highlights from 2024\, including an update on the proposed wind turbine construction facility. It’s also a chance for you to learn how to become more involved if you’re interested.\nWe will gather Saturday\, January 11\, at 1:00pm at Mermaid Plaza\, located at 1 East Main St. in Searsport.\nFree Refreshments! Hot mulled cider\, home-baked cookies\, and more!\nWe’d love to see you there!\n\n\nIf you can’t attend in person\, click on this link to watch and listen from home via Zoom.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
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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 Saturday\, December 21\, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy a walk along a path lit with hundreds of luminarias while recorded music lends a festive air to this family friendly evening. Stroll through an evergreen spiral that leads to a decorated holiday tree\, and take an ornament home. At 5:00pm\, FOSI members and Carver Librarian Ronda Nichols\, will present The Shortest Day shadow puppet theater\, as well as some solstice poems. We’ll finish by singing a song around a fire pit. \nThe 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. \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 4:30 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 www.facebook.com/PortablePiePlace.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/solstice-by-the-sea-a-celebration-of-light-3/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Darby’s Restaurant Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a dine-to-donate meal at Darby’s Restaurant in Belfast on Tuesday\, December 3. Eat out at Darby’s anytime from 11:30am-8pm\, and they will graciously donate 10% of the day’s sales to Friends of Sears Island to support our conservation and education programs. Reservations can be made ahead of time for a party of 5 or more by calling 207-338-2339. This is a great opportunity to support a local business and a local nonprofit! \nDarby’s is located at 155 High Street in Belfast. A menu and more information about the restaurant can be found at https://darbys-restaurant.com/.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/darbys-restaurant-dine-to-donate-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Darby’s Restaurant\, 155 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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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:"The Keeper of Wild Words" StoryWalk ®
DESCRIPTION:Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a summer 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 The Keeper of Wild Words\, written by Brooke Smith and illustrated by Madeline Kloepper. This beautiful book is written to appeal to kids ages 5-9\, but will be enjoyed by all ages. The author found inspiration for this story when she read that over 100 natural words had been removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary\, because they weren’t considered relevant to today’s youth. In this story\, a grandmother takes her granddaughter on a walk to find some of these wild words out in nature\, to deepen an appreciation for the environment\, and to teach her that we can keep special things alive by speaking their names and remembering them. After reading this story\, we hope families will look for their own “wild words” as they walk back through the woods to the parking lot! \nThe StoryWalk® will be available from July 1 – 31\, 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 Route 1 on Sears Island Road\, just east of downtown Searsport. 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:  The Keeper of Wild Words by Brook Smith\, courtesy of Carver Memorial Library
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/the-keeper-of-wild-words-storywalk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Health & Fitness,StoryWalk®
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice by the Sea Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island’s annual Summer Solstice by the Sea celebration will be held on Thursday\, June 20\, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Sears Island! We are very pleased to announce that Sundog Solar of Searsport is 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\, a poetry reading from Belfast’s Poet Laureate Maya Stein\, a craft station to make your own noisemakers and streamer wands for the festive “sun parade” procession on the causeway\, face painting by Jennifer Howard\, 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 solar system StoryWalkⓇ will also be installed along the paved road 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. 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/friendsofsearsisland) to learn if the event is canceled. \nPhoto: Solstice by the Sea parade on Sears Island\, 2023
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/summer-solstice-by-the-sea-celebration/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T170000
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SUMMARY:Elfin Woods Walk for Children
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Sears Island for a guided nature walk for families on Wednesday\, May 15\, at 4:00pm on Sears Island. Cloe Chunn\, Maine Master Naturalist\, will lead children to the Western Shore Trail\, where they will examine tiny worlds on Sears Island with a magnifying glass. They will learn about mosses\, lichens\, and more\, in a forest that feels like a magical land where elves and fairies might dwell! This program is being offered in conjunction with Friends of Sears Island’s “Tiny Worlds” activity kits that are also available to reserve this month. Families who sign up for both the nature walk on Sears Island and the activity kits can pick up their activity kits on Sears Island on May 15th at the end of the nature walk. \nThis program is intended for children ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. Pre-registration for this program is required. To sign-up\, email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. Registered participants should park along the causeway at the end of Sears Island Road and meet at the picnic tables just beyond the island gate by 4:00pm. Bring water\, a snack\, insect repellent\, and come dressed for a walk in the woods. Pets are not permitted at this program. This event is part of Science Squad\, FOSI’s environmental education program for children\, which is supported by First National Bank.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/elfin-woods-walk-for-children/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240530T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Tiny Worlds Activity Kit
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island is now taking registrations for free “Tiny Worlds” themed activity kits for children. In the springtime\, tiny leaves and buds and creatures are emerging in nature. We can see and learn so much when we take the time to examine things up close. This activity kit will include a magnifying glass and small journal to explore outdoors and sketch the miniature happenings all around\, as well as materials to bring some of the outdoors inside and create your own tiny world in a terrarium! \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 May 15 – May 31. \nFriends of Sears Island’s children’s programs and activity kits are sponsored by First National Bank. \nPhoto: Children examining a milkweed plant with a magnifying glass\, by Ashley Megquier
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/free-tiny-worlds-activity-kit/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T120000
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SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Sears Island for a guided fern walk on Thursday\, May 9\, from 10:00am – noon. Karen Johnson\, Maine Master Naturalist\, will lead a leisurely exploration on Sears Island looking for signs of spring. We will focus on the fern croziers that we find and also discuss the ecology and field identification of other emerging plants. We will meet at the picnic tables to review some botanic terms like circinate vernation\, and then visit the plants. \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 May 23rd at 10:00am. \nPhoto:  Young ferns emerging in the spring by Karen Johnson
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/signs-of-spring-walk/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T193000
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SUMMARY:Eco Book Discussion for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island and the Carver Memorial Library are cosponsoring an environmental-themed book discussion in honor of Earth Day. During the month of April\, participants can read our selected book\, The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here\, by Hope Jahren\, and then join us for a discussion on Tuesday\, May 7th\, from 6:30-7:30pm at Carver Memorial Library in Searsport\, led by community volunteer Steve Alspach. This book has a companion edition for young adults with the same title as well. We would love to have some youth participants to make this an all-ages event! \nTo register\, please email staff@carverlibrary.org\, as meeting space for the group is limited at the library. Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the library\, at 12 Union Street in Searsport. Anodyne Book Shop located at 33 E Main Street in Searsport will also have some copies available for purchase. \nPhoto caption: The Story of More book cover\, courtesy of Penguin Random House.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/eco-book-discussion-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230918T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T161459Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230918T160734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T160734Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230918T160156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T160156Z
UID:8110-1695204000-1696093200@friendsofsearsisland.org
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/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926
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CREATED:20230831T154929Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T132129Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230531T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230517T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T184530Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230517T183122Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230421T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T184934Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T144209Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230324T202839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T202839Z
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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:20260427T071237
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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:20260427T071237
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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:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230211T141054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T141054Z
UID:8056-1678300200-1678305600@friendsofsearsisland.org
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:20260427T071237
CREATED:20230111T162754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T163031Z
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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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