New England Plant Expo presents an exotic plant market with a large variety of uncommon to rare plant vendors as well as botanically themed artisans and crafters. With plants, food, and beer, our family and dog friendly events are an experience you wont want to miss!

Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at Wells Harbor and learn about estuaries.

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You’re Invited to Maine’s 36th Open Farm Day!

Come ready to explore!

Follow these Visitor tips about Maine’s Open Farm Day and what to expect:

• This annual tradition is an excellent way to learn about farming. There’s something for everyone! Plan a visit with friends and family, get inspired for your own farm or gardening goals, and have fun.

• You’ll visit working farms that raise animals, fruits, vegetables, or other crops. Farmers are excited to welcome guests to their businesses.

• Dress for the weather and for the outdoors. Comfy shoes, bug spray, hats, etc., are good choices for this rain-or-shine event.

• Open Farm Day is a great time to stock up on local farm goods! Remember to pack a cooler and a tote so you can bring home your favorite Open Farm Day goodies.

• Farms are busy places. Please stay on marked paths, and areas open to guests. Look for signage. Take your time driving into and out of areas, and be mindful of your surroundings.

• Use the list below to find a farm that will be open for visitors.

• Before you visit, follow farms on social media or visit their websites to learn a bit more about the hosts and to stay connected year-round!

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Live Plant Identification Workshop with Brett Willard from Lake Stewards of Maine

In this indoor class, guests will learn how to identify a number of common native and invasive aquatic plants. This useful program will cover basic botany, plant structure, and life cycles for around 40 aquatic plants. Guests will learn how to use LSM’s “Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Plants” to determine whether plants are native or invasive, discover which aquatic invasive plants are infesting Maine lakes, and learn how to record and submit data as an invasive plant patrol (IPP) volunteer. This class is required for those seeking Tier 2 IPP Certification through LSM.

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500+ quilts, special exhibits, merchant’s mall, lectures, demos, raffles, national teachers, and special events! Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Admission: $15; multi-day $30; children 12 & under free with paid adult. Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Find us at www.mainequilts.org and on facebook.com/MaineQuilts.

Join for a day of enivronmental films and important conversations!

As part of this year's flagship festival, on Thursday July 24 at the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art & Design, MOFF is presenting a collaborative film experience which brings together storytellers, environmental changemakers, field professionals, educators, students, and community advocates for an immersive day of exploration of and engagement.

Themes include conservation, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, water stewardship, and our evolving relationship to place.

 Earth Day in July sessions pair short films with panel discussions, where audiences, experts, and voices from the films come together to explore the themes of the films and connect them to real-world work happening in their own communities.

Drop in for a single session, or stay for a full day of discussion and discovery.

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This popular event wanders through seaside neighborhoods and highlights backyard wildlife habitats and native plants. As a primary fundraiser for the Friends of Fort Williams Park, the proceeds from the tour support stewardship efforts to preserve and enhance Fort Williams Park.

Join the Friends of Casco Bay to engage in a thought-provoking discussion with three generations of saltwater stewards. Together, we will examine how far we’ve come in protecting our beloved Bay and what we must do to safeguard it for the next generations. Featuring an exhibit of artwork by MECA&D students, community conversations, and delicious hors d’oeuvres, this event is a unique opportunity to hear from passionate advocates and leave with renewed hope!

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When: Tuesday, Jul y 8, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Where:  Portland Gear Hub
155 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101

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Featuring 40+ members and friends of Running with Scissors Artist Studios and Maine Crafts Association, source artwork, craft objects as well as seconds, studio supplies and equipment in one marketplace. Come together, have fun, celebrate craft and share materials! This community event is free and open to the public. Convenient parking is available on Anderson Street, Marginal Way, and the nearby commuter lot. 

You're invited to Portland Trails' first annual East Bayside Trail Fest, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, on Sunday, June 22nd! support The East Bayside Trail Fest consists of three events: the Trail to Ale 10K, the Bayside Ride, and the Trail Mix 2-Miler. Everything culminates in a party on Diamond Street featuring music, food, local beer, cider, and spirits, and more!

Cool Clothes. From Here.

STITCH is Maine Crafts Association’s annual fundraiser, celebrating wearable craft by Maine’s slow fashion designers & makers.

Nestled on the serene grounds of MOFGA’s campus in Unity, Maine, the Maine Heritage Orchard has blossomed over the past decade, into a monument of environmental stewardship and agricultural heritage. As it marks its 10th anniversary, the orchard is a testament to community collaboration and educational innovation, showcasing nearly 400 varieties of historic apples and pears that were once at risk of fading into obscurity.

Each spring, the hundreds of trees blossom. It is a beautiful time in the orchard, and we hope you can join us for a tour to enjoy the seasonal display and learn more about the orchard, which both acts as a living gene bank – preserving Maine’s rarest apple and pear varieties – and provides a venue for organic orcharding education from visitors throughout the state and beyond.

What is home? Featuring the music of composer Judd Greenstein and the words of your fourth- and fifth-grade neighbors from Portland’s Reiche Community School, this full-length concert work, featuring Classical Uprising’s symphonic chorus, Oratorio Chorale, is a musical portrait of our state, told by the children who are transforming it.