We hosted online the third in our series of expert panel discussions. Battery storage, solar, wind, EVs, microgrids, community solutions – how does it all come together into a clean electric grid to help us break the dependence on fossil fuels? In 2022, Maine passed strong utility accountability reforms requiring our electric utilities, Versant and Central Maine Read More
Past Events
NRCM hosts and sponsors a variety of events online and in person each year. Here are some recent past events. Visit nrcm.org to see upcoming event opportunities for you to attend. We hope to see you at an NRCM event soon!
Saturday, October 19: Prescott Field Accessible Trails Event, Farmington
NRCM, the High Peaks Alliance, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP), and the Town of Farmington partnered for an all-abilities accessible walk on UMF’s new universally accessible trail along the Sandy River, followed by lunch and socializing at the Town of Farmington’s Walton’s Mill Park along Temple Stream with Read More
September 17, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec River with NRCM!
Kennebec Paddle with NRCM! Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NRCM staff led an 8-mile paddle on the Kennebec River from Sidney to Augusta. There was a Registered Maine Guide, Richard Behr, accompanying us on this paddling trip, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Edwards Dam removal. On this trip guests learned more about Read More
September 7, 2024: Clean Transportation Festival, Portland
NRCM and our partners hosted the first-ever Clean Transportation Festival on Saturday, September 7th at Orange Bike Brewing — an afternoon of fun celebrating clean transportation options. In addition to food, drinks, and games, there were e-bike demonstrations, keynotes from leaders in the field, and opportunities to take action to support a clean transportation future. Read More
May 18, 2024: Sandy River Paddle
NRCM staff, along with Atlantic Salmon Federation’s Jeff Reardon, led a paddle to explore why the Sandy is vital for the recovery of Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish.
May 11, 2024: Bird Walk at Perham Stream with Jeff and Allison Wells
NRCM’s bird experts and authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, Jeff and Allison Wells led a leisurely bird walk. Participants welcomed newly arriving warblers like Northern Parula, Black-throated Green, and the dazzling Blackburnian as White-throated Sparrows and other species serenaded us along the trail.
June 12, 2024: Alpine Plant Hike, Saddleback
NRCM staff and Alpine plant expert Glen Mittelhauser from the Maine Natural History Observatory led this guided hike at Saddleback. Glen quite literally wrote the book on the plants of Baxter State Park (and others) and is a wonderful teacher and guide. Please note this is a fairly rugged hike (1,620 feet in elevation gain).
June 15, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec with NRCM
Saturday, June 15, 2024 The trip cost $20 per person for nonmembers and was limited to 25 people. This trip was suitable for beginner paddlers. NRCM staff and guests did an 8-mile paddle on the Kennebec River from Skowhegan to Hinckley. Registered Maine Guide Richard Behr accompanied guests on this paddling trip, where paddlers learned Read More
April 18, 2024: Covenant of the Salmon People Film, Bangor
NRCM, Sierra Club Maine, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Wabanaki Alliance, the Penobscot Nation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and the Downeast Salmon Federation hosted a showing of Covenant of the Salmon People, a 60-minute documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe as they continue to carry out their ancient promise to protect the Chinook salmon. Read More
