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SUMMARY:The American Chestnut in our Food Forests
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Winter Garden Workshop with Eva Butler from The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) focusing on the restoration of a historic tree species and increasing the edible nature of our forests. TACF has been working to bring the American chestnut back to the forests and people of Maine. Eva will share about a new initiative\, Chestnuts Across Maine (CAM)\, that partners with land trusts\, state parks\, schools and town squares in Maine to establish small plantings of American chestnuts on lands open to the public. During the first two years of the program TACF volunteers and partners established 20 new plantings of American chestnuts. Beyond bringing chestnuts back to Maine’s communities\, TACF-ME is building the human infrastructure to restore the American chestnut one community at a time. \nThis event will be held in-person at the Curtis Memorial Library Morrell Meeting Room on Sunday\, February 8th\, 2-3:30pm. \nRegistration in advance is required\, register on the Curtis Memorial Library website. \nAbout the Speaker: Eva Butler is an ecologist\, environmental educator and community organizer. In her retirement\, she serves as vice-president and volunteer coordinator for the Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF)\, a national organization. TACF was established 42 years ago with a mission to return the iconic American chestnut to its native range from Georgia to Maine. Eva’s work involves coordinating programs to reintroduce people to this iconic tree and solicit their help in restoring it to Maine\, one community at a time. \nThis event is part of our annual Winter Garden Workshop Series: Growing Literacy! Every year\, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust\, in collaboration with Growing to Give and Curtis Memorial Library\, offers this event series to offer skill-building workshops and learning opportunities for gardeners of all abilities. Thank you to Camden National Bank for sponsoring this series.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/the-american-chestnut-in-our-food-forests/
LOCATION:Curtis Memorial Library\, 23 Pleasant Street\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Fishing for Data
DESCRIPTION:As the Gulf of Maine warms\, the species that call our ocean home are on the move. Black sea bass\, once found primarily from North Carolina to Cape Cod\, are now showing up more frequently in Maine waters\, offering a vivid example of how climate change is reshaping our marine ecosystem. \nJoin the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) for an engaging talk on a new citizen science project that partners with commercial and recreational fishermen to track these changes firsthand. MCFA will share how fishermen are helping turn on-the-water observations into meaningful data\, contributing to a growing body of research on ocean warming and shifting fish populations. You’ll also hear about other innovative ways Maine fishermen are collecting environmental data during their regular fishing trips\, and get insights into what’s showing up in our local catch. \nWhether you’re curious about climate change\, fisheries\, or the future of Maine’s working waterfront\, this speaker event offers a timely look at how fishermen are helping us better understand our changing ocean. Registration is encouraged. \nAbout the Speaker: Jill Harlow\, Chief Operating Officer\, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association – Jill is an accomplished strategist\, writer\, and organizational leader with more than twenty-five years of nonprofit experience. She spent eighteen years helping to build the Gulf of Maine Research Institute as a member of the advancement and strategy teams. Immediately prior to joining MCFA\, she served as Chief of Staff for Pecan Street\, an Austin\, TX-based R&D nonprofit that works to support an equitable clean energy transition and create data-driven opportunities in regenerative agriculture. Jill is a Colby graduate and an alumnus of the Williams Mystic Maritime Studies Program\, Salt Center for Documentary Field Studies\, and Leadership Maine. \nThis talk is part of our 2026 CREA Speaker Series meant to engage and educate the community about the natural world where we live! These talks encourage participants to better understand our connection to the land and the places we call home. Cathance River Education Alliance\, a program of Brunswick Topsham Land Trust\, is excited to host these talks in collaboration with the Topsham Public Library. Thank you to Bath Savings Trust Company for sponsoring this series!
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/speaker-series-fishing-for-data/
LOCATION:Topsham Public Library\, 25 Foreside Rd\, Tospsham\, Maine\, 04086
CATEGORIES:Presentation & Instruction
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust at the Labyrinth in the Woods to celebrate the Winter Solstice – come together with friends and neighbors to bring light and joy into the longest night of the year! Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to attend. This event is a non-denominational way to celebrate the changing seasons. Everyone is welcome! \nGuided walks will occur at 4:30pm and 5:30pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes\, and our leader will guide the group slowly through the labyrinth\, follow-the-leader style. Feel free to linger with us at the firepit either before or after your scheduled walk. \nIf you prefer a more solitary\, self-guided labyrinth experience\, please plan to visit between 6:30-8:00pm. There will be no guided walks during this time\, but the luminaria will remain lit until 8:00pm for folks who want to visit on their own. \nRegistration is ENCOURAGED! Please register so we can keep an eye on the group size and plan accordingly.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-walk/
LOCATION:Crystal Spring Farm\, 277 Pleasant Hill Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Baking with Maine Grains
DESCRIPTION:Learn to bake with local Maine grains alongside baker Danielle Magno of Senza Scarpe at Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program’s kitchen. Watch\, learn\, and take home a recipe to try at home!
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/baking-with-maine-grains/
LOCATION:Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program – Neptune Drive\, 179 Neptune Dr\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation & Instruction
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk: Woodward Point
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Loraine Washburn\, botanist and conservation biologist\, for a guided walk of Woodward Point Preserve. Loraine’s walk will invite participants to see our forests\, fields\, and marshes not only as natural habitats for local biodiversity\, but also as players in the solution to global climate change. We will explore natural places in terms of the species that live there\, and also as dynamic\, breathing systems. Our focus will in part be on carbon: what it is\, where it comes from\, how plants and animals use it\, and what difference this makes to the whole global change story. This walk is appropriate for children and adults and will have hands-on opportunities to know some plants as well as how they work.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/woods-walk-woodward-point/
LOCATION:Woodward Point Preserve\, 219 Woodward Point Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Presentation & Instruction
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify and safely remove common woody invasive plants like bittersweet\, honeysuckle\, and barberry during this hands-on workshop. All experience levels are welcome!
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/invasive-plant-removal-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Androscoggin Woods\, 1076 Lewiston Rd\, Topsham
CATEGORIES:Presentation & Instruction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Trail Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Queerly ME for a casual LGBTQIA+ Trail Mixer—a welcoming\, all-ages walk to connect with community and enjoy the outdoors. No cost\, no registration\, just time spent together in nature with optional conversation starters to spark connections. Afterward\, gather at Wild Oats Cafe in Brunswick to keep the conversations going.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/lgbtqia-trail-mixer/
LOCATION:Crystal Spring Farm\, 277 Pleasant Hill Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Maine Grains: Farm Tour and Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Maine’s fall harvest with a free guided tour of Fairwinds Farm\, where Farmer Charlie and Audree will share their story and grain-harvesting practices. After the tour\, enjoy Fairwinds’ 30th Anniversary with their first-ever corn maze\, pumpkin patch\, food trucks\, farm goods\, and family-friendly fall activities. Farm tour is free with registration with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust; corn maze and pumpkins available for purchase through Fairwinds.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/celebrating-maine-grains-farm-tour-and-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Fairwinds Farm\, 555 Brown's Point Road\, Bowdoinham\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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