Community Events

Bridgeton

LELT Wednesday Wanders

June 17. 2026

All events are 10am - 12pm. Location to be determined, we will email you prior to each event.

What to Bring:

Boots or shoes that are comfortable and may get wet, bug spray (not on hands or shoes), poles if you find them helpful for balance when walking off trail, water, a snack, and a sense of wonder. Other things to know: We won't move quickly and we probably won't move far - bring warm layers! Hand warmers can be helpful. Some walking will be off-trail. Please leave pets at home.

To register, and add your name to our e-mail list to be notified of future hikes, fill out this form.

Brunswick

Audubon's Hog Island Teen Camp

June 21. 2026

Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens is designed for youth aged 14-17 who want to be a part of a community of passionate, caring, and curious young people with an interest in birding. If you are a young birder who wants to further develop your skills, adventure to birding hot spots in coastal Maine, learn about coastal ecology and conservation, make new friends, and have fun doing it then this session is for you!

Throughout the week you will immerse yourself in the bounties of summertime on the Maine coast through activities like boat trips, field trips to mainland birding spots, tide pooling, spruce forest hikes, nature journaling and more! You will experience the diversity of birds that summer in coastal Maine and gain a deep understanding of their habitat, food sources, ecology, and conservation. This session has the VERY special privilege of landing on Eastern Egg Rock to experience a day in the life of a seabird researcher (weather and seas permitting).

Please be aware that CMBS is not your average bird camp! Our focus is not about getting the highest number of species on our list, but on appreciating birds, observing the natural world around us, learning about bird conservation, and building a supportive community where we can all grow as birders and as individuals. The Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens programs run concurrently with the adult sessions Joy of Birding and Field Ornithology and share many instructors. This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to learn from many different highly skilled instructors throughout the week.

Note: To limit screen time and promote a community where we are present with ourselves and others, teens will turn in their cell phones to instructors each night before bed.

For more information please contact:

Orono

Sustainable Engineering Leaders of the Future (SELF) Institute at the University of Maine

June 21, 2026

The Sustainable Engineering Leaders of the Future (SELF) Residential Summer Institute for High School Students is a coeducational, no-cost program that connects Maine high school students to STEM career pathways. Students will explore cutting-edge research at the University of Maine while also experiencing a preview of life on a college campus.

Key Details:

For more information and to submit an application, visit our program website.

For more information please contact:

Thomaston

Thomaston Public Library, 40 Days of Summer

June 22 through August 21, 2026

Monday – Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM

For more information: http://www.thomaston.lib.me.us/programs-events/40-days-of-summer-2/