Get ready to scramble! Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities is hosting their 3rd Annual Egg Scramble at Payson Park. First, enjoy egg hunting, photos with Bubba the Bunny, face painting, games, and more! Please register children ages 10 and under here to participate.

The event then continues with Earth Day festivities from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! The City and local environmental organizations are partnering to host a festival of fun, including e-bike demos, a free clothing swap, outdoor activities, games, painting, food trucks, and more. We encourage you to bring clothes to exchange/donate at the clothing swap.

There is no part like an Indigo Party! Mark your calendars Thursday April 10 at 6:30pm for an electrifying night celebrating six years of creativity and community. Featuring an art auction, diasporic cuisine, cocktails, and special performances, Spring Is In The AiR will be the event of the season.

Film premiere and panel discussion on alewife conservation, featuring experts from GMRI and the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.

Join Maine College of Art & Design students who have used their creativity to explore the health of Casco Bay. Their artwork—spanning topics like climate change, eelgrass restoration, PFAS, and wastewater treatment—transforms complex environmental issues into powerful visual stories.

These students will share their artistic process, what concerns and inspires them about the future. Grab your lunch and join us online! Register today.

Grow Your Own Organic Garden covers all the basics of organic gardening — such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting.

Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, scionwood (fruit tree wood for propagating fruit trees), and plants to share. You don’t need to bring anything in order to participate! There is always an abundance of seeds and scionwood donated by community members and producers.

Join us for an engaging and inspiring introduction to Water Reporter—our community-powered effort to document changes along the coast and help protect Casco Bay.

Using their smartphones, volunteer Water Reporters capture observations of coastal changes, such as algal blooms, erosion, sea level rise, pollution, and wildlife sightings. These reports provide essential data to help safeguard the health of Casco Bay! We hope you will join us!

The significant coastal flooding caused by the storms in January, 2024 underscored the urgency needed to make our city more resilient in the face of climate change. Join Troy Moon, City of Portland Sustainability Director, and members of the Portland Sustainability Team to learn about additional actions the city has taken to improve resilience and about initiatives that are just getting started.

The 37th Annual Ski-A-Thon is a one-of-a-kind fundraising event brings together participants of all ages and abilities to support adaptive sports programs for individuals with disabilities. This beloved community event takes place at Sunday River and features a fun-filled day on the slopes to celebrate a winter of spreading awareness while raising funds for adaptive recreation.

Join GMRI staff and educators from Oxford Hills for a day long workshops to learn about this Maine-focused maple curriculum resource.

Join us for our annual science webinar, where we’ll talk about The Science Behind Baykeeping and dive into some of our most recent data about Casco Bay. We will cover eelgrass, ocean acidification, water quality monitoring, what you can do to keep the Bay healthy and much more! Register for free today!

P.S. While we won’t be covering our PFAS study at this webinar, we plan to share updates on this important research at a future event!

The whole museum will be open to explore including their newest exhibit, River in our Backyard. This exhibit highlights a water feature focusing on the Penobscot River Watershed and was partially funded by a Bangor Greendrinks Green Grant!

As climate setbacks continue at the federal level, it’s more important than ever that Maine forges ahead with bold policies to cut pollution, build clean energy, and strengthen community resilience. Despite national challenges, there are clear opportunities to drive progress at the state level and ensure Maine is a leader in climate action.

The Can-Am Crown organization was founded on October 16, 1992 as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Maine. It was established to provide a mid-distance sled dog race to a growing community of mushers from throughout the international region and to enhance the region's image as a travel destination. The Can-Am Crown 250 has rapidly gained popularity as the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States.

You’re invited to a night of laughter and fun, all to support the trails you love! Moccia Comedy Productions is hosting a comedy night on Saturday, Feb. 22nd at Freedom’s Edge Cider. Five local and regional comedians will perform while you sip on delicious craft cider. Every ticket sold will benefit Portland Trails!

The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than many of the world’s oceans, but its productivity is driven by a unique combination of factors—global currents, ocean floor, and more—that create a dynamic and resilient environment. GMRI’s fall Sea State series will explore their efforts to foster resilience and share reasons for optimism about the Gulf’s future and the communities that rely on it.

Climate change impacts both heritage and newly planted tree species. Kristina Bezanson, Master Arborist and professor at UMass Stockbridge, will discuss specialized arboriculture practices, tree selection, and analyses that will help to prevent, protect, or extend the life of our valuable trees. Foresters, arborists, landscapers, or land stewards, will benefit from this vital discussion of how we consider the evolving effects of climate change.

Join us for a cozy afternoon of communal learning at the Hall! Warm your heart as you discover how to mend clothes and refresh your wardrobe with a touch of love.

Cost: $15 donation which is donated to FOCB!
All-levels, beginner-friendly yoga class (ages 12+)
Bring-your-own-props (mats are available for purchase at Toad&Co). We will also have some extra mats for folks to borrow.
Drop-ins are welcome, but space is limited—Secure your spot by registering!
After class, enjoy coffee, snacks, and a special 30% discount on Toad&Co!