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SUMMARY:Hudson Museum Exhibit - Resourceful ME: Exploring the Value of Maine’s Reuse Economies
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Isenhour doesn’t subscribe to the adage “out with the old\, in with the new.” \nThe planet can’t sustain it\, says the assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Maine. \nConsider\, she says\, that each American annually throws away 1\,400 pounds of stuff and that 11\,000 gallons of water are used to produce one pair of jeans. \nIsenhour is working with a team of scholars at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions to investigate the reuse\, repair and resale of objects as they relate to conserving Earth’s resources and helping to ensure more resilient and just economies for future generations. \nTo share some of her findings\, Isenhour’s exhibit “Resourceful ME: Exploring the Value of Maine’s Reuse Economies” will run from Tuesday\, Sept. 20\, 2016 through Jan. 20\, 2017 in the Hudson Museum’s Minsky Culture Lab at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine. A reception to be held 4–6 p.m. Oct. 27 is free and open to the public. \n“Maine has an exceptional culture of reuse\,” says Isenhour. “There is another old adage I’ve heard more times since moving here than I’d previously heard in my whole life: ‘Use it up\, wear it out\, make it do or do without.’” \nAs an economic and environmental anthropologist concerned with the development of more sustainable societies\, these old adages raise interesting questions for Isenhour. She’s interested in the cultural construction of thrift cultures as well as economic structures that can support both resource conservation and waste reduction. \nWith photographs and accompanying facts and stories\, Isenhour communicates the value of and potential for reuse throughout the exhibit. \nFor instance\, in Limerick\, Maine\, community members leave items they no longer need at a transfer station shop for other residents to take free of charge. In addition to neighbors helping neighbors\, Isenhour says since opening the shop and improving recycling programs\, the town has reduced its annual landfill waste from 291 to 39 tons. \nThe exhibit also features sharing economies that put not-being-used items in storage units\, garages\, attics and basements to use. In a Portland community tool library\, donated and jointly purchased tools are available for all residents to utilize. \nIn Maine\, used goods change hands in a myriad of ways. People flock to flea markets\, yard sales and antique shops and they scour classified ads in the popular Uncle Henry’s print and online publication. \nPeople participate for a variety of reasons\, Isenhour says. They may enjoy treasure hunts\, want to protect the environment\, and/or need lower-cost alternatives. \n“As we learn more about resource depletion\, climate change and the potential for economic insecurity\, we’re seeing a strong resurgence of interest in repair and reuse\,” she says. \nWith such a strong existing culture of reuse\, Isenhour thinks Maine may have a few lessons to share. \nHudson Museum is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It also is open 90 minutes prior to performances at the CCA and during intermissions.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/hudson-museum-exhibit-resourceful-me-exploring-the-value-of-maines-reuse-economies/
LOCATION:Hudson Museum\, Collins Center for the Arts\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170123T160000
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SUMMARY:TALK — From frog fungus to smashed dams; Maine science journalism and the (messed-up) food chain of news
DESCRIPTION:Maine is fertile ground for environmental journalists. It’s got marine waters\, estuaries and rivers\, great ponds and little bogs\, rugged peaks and thousands of miles of woodlands. All of these become controversial from time to time\, with conflicts over everything from dams and wind turbines to clearcutting\, wetlands and shoreland zoning. If that’s not enough\, Maine has dozens of top-notch scientists conducting environmental research. So there are lots of stories to be told. But what makes a good news story for a general audience? When is the best time to tell it? And how best to report it? This seminar will discuss these questions\, using examples from Maine. \nMurray Carpenter has been covering science and environmental stories in Maine for 20 years. He has worked as a reporter for Maine Public Radio\, Maine Times\, and The Republican Journal. As a freelancer\, he has reported for the New York Times\, the Boston Globe\, and the Bangor Daily News; and Wired\, National Geographic and Audubon magazines. His radio stories have aired on NPR\, PRI’s The World\, and Living on Earth. For three years\, he published and edited the regional monthly Northern Sky News. His book Caffeinated\, How Our Daily Habit Helps\, Hooks and Hurts Us was published by Penguin USA in 2014. He holds a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado and an MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana\, and lives in Belfast.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-from-frog-fungus-to-smashed-dams-maine-science-journalism-and-the-messed-up-food-chain-of-news/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170130T160000
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CREATED:20161223T195146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T160533Z
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SUMMARY:TALK - Can Maine Prosper? Research\, Leadership & Partnership for Economic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Yellow Light Breen\, President & CEO\, Maine Development Foundation \nLeadership: Intangible. Elusive. Indispensable. Maine Development Foundation has almost 40 years of  experience convening\, developing\, and catalyzing leadership from state policymakers and CEOs down to local downtowns. How do we use research\, analysis\, and experiential learning to drive collaborative action? How do we use cross-sector partnerships to advance substantial issues? How do we maintain optimism in challenging times? \nYellow Light Breen’s passion is promoting economic and educational opportunity for all Mainers regardless of geography or background. He became CEO of the Maine Development Foundation in August 2015\, where he develops strategic direction\, integration\, and partnerships across MDF’s mission and programs. Yellow is a sought-after public speaker with a diverse background in business\, public policy\, and law. He spent twelve years as an executive with Bangor Savings Bank\, overseeing strategic planning\, marketing\, online banking\, community development\, and charitable activities. Prior\, he was a senior official at the Maine Department of Education and an advisor to Independent Governor Angus King. Yellow was born and raised in rural\, central Maine\, a product of Maine public schools\, and earned undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard University. He has been an active volunteer in many education and economic development efforts\, including the boards of the Maine Community Foundation and Educate Maine. He previously served on the MDF Board and chaired Realize Maine\, an ongoing initiative to attract\, retain\, and support young professionals. Yellow lives in Holden and loves to hike\, swim\, and ski with his wife and children.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-can-maine-prosper-research-leadership-partnership-for-economic-growth/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T160000
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SUMMARY:TALK – with Douglas Rooks\, Author of “Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible”
DESCRIPTION:Title: George Mitchell: Building Consensus on Taxes\, the Environment\, and War \nSpeaker: Douglas Rooks\, Author of “Statesman: George Mitchell and the Art of the Possible” \nAbout the book: The first full-length account of the life and career of one of Maine’s most notable citizens\, and a public figure of national and international standing\, Statesman traces Mitchell’s path from his humble beginnings in Waterville\, one of five children of an Irish-American laborer orphaned at birth\, and his wife\, an immigrant to Waterville’s close-knit Lebanese community. Statesman has been praised by former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe and former Congressman Tom Allen\, and includes an introduction by current Senator Angus King. \nDouglas Rooks is a career journalist who worked at weekly and daily newspapers for 25 years. He was the editor of the Granite State News in Wolfeboro\, N.H.\, editorial page editor for the Kennebec Journal in Augusta\, Maine\, and editor and publisher of Maine Times. Now a freelance editor\, writer and author\, he covers Maine state government\, specializing in environmental issues\, public education\, municipal affairs\, business and tax policy. He currently writes an op-ed column for several daily newspapers. His writing has earned awards from the National Newspaper Association and New England Press Association\, and he has been named best opinion columnist three times by the Maine Press Association. Rooks is a graduate magna cum laude of Colby College\, and a former board president of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Augusta. He lives\, with his wife\, in a 210-year-old farmhouse in West Gardiner.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-george-mitchell-building-consensus-taxes-environment-war/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T130000
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SUMMARY:Talk - Headwater Drainage Network Characteristics in Central and Coastal Maine
DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL OF EARTH AND CLIMATE SCIENCES\nBrown Bag Seminar \nSpeaker: Brett Gerard\nPhD Student\, Earth & Climate Sciences and Mitchell Center
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-headwater-drainage-network-characteristics-central-coastal-maine/
LOCATION:100 Bryand Global Science Center\, University of Maine\, Orono
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T100000
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CREATED:20170201T145340Z
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SUMMARY:Playing Matchmaker- Aligning Energy Challenges with Compatible Policies
DESCRIPTION:What are the most important energy challenges facing the State of Maine? What problems are we trying to solve and how do policy makers craft solutions to address the most critical issues? Read more...
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/playing-matchmaker-aligning-energy-challenges-compatible-policies/
LOCATION:5 Senator Way\, Augusta\, ME\, United States
GEO:44.3150605;-69.8050334
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170220T160000
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SUMMARY:TALK – Food and Water Go Well Together – Pairing Stakeholder Engagement with Agriculture and Water Quality Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Shenk\, Agricultural Advisor\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Region III\nGary Shenk\, Hydrologist\, USGS at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office \nPeople\, food and water have an inherently inseparable relationship. Clean water depends on healthy viable farms\, and profitable farms depend on clean water. So why is it that farmers and environmentalists often are pitted against one another? Farmers say they are stewards of the land and care deeply about soil quality and water quality – in fact their livelihood depends on it. But\, agricultural nonpoint source pollution is one of the major sources of impairment to the nation’s rivers and streams. Can we really have thriving agriculture and clean streams? If so\, how do we get there? Kelly Shenk provides “food for thought” on the role of agricultural stakeholder engagement in the Chesapeake Bay restoration. \nThe structure for estimating the effect of agriculture on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay is provided by the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) that the USEPA established in 2010 which sets the maximum allowable watershed nutrient and sediment loads necessary for estuarine water quality standards. Working through the multi-state partnership of the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP)\, a new watershed model to predict watershed loads is being developed to serve as the primary TMDL accounting tool. Participatory modeling is a distinctive element of the approach involving collaborative efforts of hundreds of stakeholders working through the CBP. Decisions on model inputs\, simulation routines\, and management are cogenerated by scientists\, managers\, and other stakeholders. This open and inclusive process tends to increase the acceptance of the final model and accounting results by stakeholders. Gary Shenk will walk through the command lines of this solutions-driven community operating system that provides the modern interface between science and society in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. \n Kelly Shenk has been working on collaborative stakeholder engagement for over twenty years with the USEPA. Currently she serves as the Agricultural Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic region of EPA\, advancing cooperative ways to work with the agricultural industry to achieve both sustainable agriculture and clean water. Before coming to the EPA\, she worked on agricultural and urban phosphorus pollution issues in the Lake Champlain Basin and the Lake Geneva watershed in France. Her academic background includes an undergraduate degree in zoology from Duke University and graduate degree in natural resource planning from the University of Vermont. \nGary Shenk is a hydrologist with the USGS at the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office where he leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development and operations for the CBP’s partnership watershed modeling effort. For the past two decades he has participated in substantial growth in the complexity of one of the most sophisticated watershed models in the country in response to the increasing specificity of management questions. He currently focuses on forging collaborations between federal\, state\, academic\, and non-governmental organizations through the participatory modeling effort. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics and civil engineering from the University of Virginia.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-food-water-go-well-together-pairing-stakeholder-engagement-agriculture-water-quality-management-chesapeake-bay-watershed/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170209T141729Z
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SUMMARY:TALK - Shifting Mindset: The Importance of Systems Thinking to Sustainability Leadership and Education
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Betty J. Woodman\, Ph.D.\nMaine Business School\, University of Maine \nWhat is a “mindset\,” and how does it relate to sustainability outcomes? This talk addresses systems-based research into a “sustainability mindset.” Findings illuminate the effects of nonrational motivations and power relations as well as connections between the social\, organizational\, and environmental challenges we face. \nHow can we “shift” to a sustainability mindset? The talk further explores a new systems method\, which incorporates rational and non-rational analyses as a foundation for sustainability education and leadership development. This analysis demonstrates the relevance of social psychology\, ethics\, and marketing to sustainability initiatives. \nBetty Woodman received a Ph.D. in Applied Ethics from Emory University and also holds an M.A. in Philosophy and B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Her dissertation\, “Sustainability Mindset: Practical Implications of an Existential Analysis of Freedom\, Flourishing\, and Ecological Interdependence\,” addresses sustainable leadership\, education\, and community. As sustainability fellow at Emory University\, she worked with multidisciplinary faculty to develop and teach inaugural courses associated with a new campus-wide sustainability minor. Currently\, Betty teaches marketing and leadership in the Maine Business School of the University of Maine.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-shifting-mindset-importance-systems-thinking-sustainability-leadership-education/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20161216T140412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T190457Z
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SUMMARY:TALK: Frankenfood or Farm Fresh? Communicating Aquaculture's Promises and Perils
DESCRIPTION:Laura N. Rickard\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Communication & Journalism and UMaine Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) \nAs wild fisheries decline\, aquaculture – the cultivation of aquatic organisms\, such as fish\, crustaceans\, mollusks\, and seaweed – will provide the majority of the seafood consumed in the U.S. Scientific and technological advances over the past three decades have made American aquaculture production increasingly environmentally sustainable and economically viable: a source of local jobs and affordable food. Yet\, a legacy of environmental and human health concerns\, and current controversy surrounding siting operations and the use of genetically modified species\, suggest that perceived risks of aquaculture may loom large. As domestic aquaculture expands\, knowing what U.S. publics think – in order to design strategic risk communication\, and foster support for policy – will be increasingly critical to industry and government sectors alike. This presentation draws on recent and ongoing approaches to measuring perceptions and representations of aquaculture in the U.S. through UMaine’s Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture (SEANET) EPSCoR project – including focus groups\, surveys\, and news media content analysis. Based on these emergent results\, I explore implications for communicating about aquaculture with public audiences\, and next steps for applying lessons learned to the context of Maine. \nDr. Laura N. Rickard is a social scientist specializing in the role of communication in the context of environmental\, health\, science\, and risk-related issues\, from visitor safety in national parks to climate change adaptation. Prior to coming to UMaine in 2015\, she held a faculty position at SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse\, NY. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Cornell University.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-frankenfood-or-farm-fresh-communicating-aquacultures-promises-and-perils/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170201T151344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T151344Z
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SUMMARY:The New Forest Economy- Biobased Power\, Products\, & Fuels
DESCRIPTION:Maine’s forest products industry has been declining for years\, forcing closure of six pulp and paper mills in the last three years and reductions in workforce in others. Expiring contracts\, lower oil prices\, and the elimination of incentives in neighboring states have pushed Maine’s biomass sector to the brink of collapse. What does the future of the forest economy look like? Read more…
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/new-forest-economy-biobased-power-products-fuels/
LOCATION:Maple Hill Farm\, 11 Inn Road\, Hallowell\, ME\, United States
GEO:44.2879002;-69.837195
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20161219T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T190043Z
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SUMMARY:TALK - Enhancing Biodiversity in the Corn Belt to Improve Environmental Quality and Crop Production
DESCRIPTION:Matt Liebman\, Iowa State University \nThe development of modern\, industrial agriculture has been characterized by large reductions in biological diversity\, both across landscapes and within farming systems. Loss of biodiversity is particularly evident in the U.S. Corn Belt. Simplification of crop and non-crop vegetation in the Corn Belt has resulted in the production of huge amounts of crop and livestock products\, but also in multiple challenges\, including soil erosion\, water quality degradation\, herbicide-resistant weeds\, new crop diseases\, volatility in farm profitability\, and declines in populations of pollinators\, natural enemies of crop pests\, and wildlife species. Results of two experiments conducted in Iowa addressing the impacts of diversification on agroecosystem performance indicate that (1) conversion of small amounts of cropland to strips of reconstructed prairie provided disproportionately large improvements in soil conservation\, nutrient retention\, and densities of native plants and birds; and (2) diversification of the dominant corn-soybean rotation system with small grain and forage crops led to substantial reductions in agrichemical and fossil hydrocarbon use\, lower herbicide-related aquatic toxicity\, decreased crop damage by certain pathogens\, and improved soil quality\, without compromising profitability. These patterns suggest that increasing biodiversity can be a viable strategy for improving agroecosystem health and resilience in the U.S. Corn Belt. \nMatt Liebman is a professor of agronomy and the H.A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. He became a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy in 2009 and was a member of the National Academies committee that produced the 2015 report titled “A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System.” His research\, teaching\, and outreach activities focus on ways to improve environmental quality and agricultural productivity while reducing dependence on agrichemicals and fossil fuels. His specific interests include diversified cropping systems\, weed ecology and management\, and the use of native prairie species for soil\, water\, and wildlife conservation\, and for biofuel production.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-enhancing-biodiversity-in-the-corn-belt-to-improve-environmental-quality-and-crop-production/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170403T160000
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SUMMARY:TALK - Dams and Fish: Understanding our impounded legacy
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Zydlewski\nProfessor\, Wildlife\, Fisheries\, & Conservation Biology\nAssistant Unit Leader\, USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit \nDams affect fish species in some obvious ways.  These effects\, and their proposed solutions\, are often simplifications of complex systems that ignore more subtle effects.  This talk will explore six ways in which dams can influence fish and fisheries\, drawing on the Penobscot River impoundment and  modifications as a case study. \nJoe Zydlewski received his BS in Chemistry and Biology at Bates College and PhD from the University of Massachusetts studying the physiological ecology of the American shad. Later\, with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Columbia River Fisheries Program Office he studied the migratory behavior of coastal cutthroat trout. He joined the USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in 2004 as Assistant Unit Leader\, a federal position that is embedded in the University of Maine. He is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife\, Fisheries\, and Conservation Biology and cooperating faculty in the School of Biology and Ecology and the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine\, Orono. Joe’s work centers on the study of fish movements and migrations and he has effectively addressed both basic and complex management questions in innovative ways. Recent work has included collaboration in the NSF “Future of Dams” project that explores the dynamics of decision at the interface of policy and science.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-dams-and-fish-understanding-our-impounded-legacy/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=107 Norman Smith Hall Mitchell Center - UMaine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mitchell Center - UMaine:geo:-68.6667823,44.8999335
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170206T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T171426Z
UID:10000430-1491836400-1491840000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:TALK – From magnifying glass to microscope: the new National Water Model
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David R. Maidment\, University of Texas at Austin \nIn August 2016 the National Weather Service launched the new National Water Model\, which continually forecasts the flow in 2.7 million stream reaches covering 3.2 million miles of rivers and streams of the continental United States.  From atmosphere to the oceans\, from coast to coast\, water is now forecast just like weather – at local scale\, and in near real-time.  The seminar will describe how the National Water Model came about\, what it does\, and what it may mean for the future of water resources science and management in the United States. \nDavid R. Maidment is the Hussein M. Alharthy Centennial Chair in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin\, where he has been on the faculty since 1981.  He is a surface water hydrologist\, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2016 for development of geographic information systems applied to hydrologic processes.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-magnifying-glass-microscope-new-national-water-model/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=107 Norman Smith Hall Mitchell Center - UMaine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mitchell Center - UMaine:geo:-68.6667823,44.8999335
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170127T175250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T175310Z
UID:10000599-1492441200-1492444800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:TALK - Taking an integrative view of the Mexico City sustainability challenge
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Downs\nAssociate Professor of Environmental Science & Policy\, Clark University \nThere is much to be gained from taking a much more integrative view of the sustainability challenges of mega-cities like Mexico City\, and designing projects accordingly. Three ‘conundrums’ for sustainable development (SD) can be articulated: 1) The Socio-Ecological Complexity Conundrum; 2) The Varying Temporal/Spatial Scales Conundrum; and 3) The Stakeholder Diversity Conundrum. These conundrums\, and resultant gaps in effective SD practice can be addressed using an integrative framework of six domains: 1) project framing\, concept and design; 2) development topics and sectors (including gateway topics/sectors that resonate with stakeholders); 3) stakeholder interests\, relationships and capacities; 4) knowledge types\, disciplines\, models and methods; 5) temporal and spatial scales; and 6) socio-technical capacities\, including education\, research\, technology and policy. With this perspective\, we explore: 1) Has the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) become more sustainable since the 1990s (a retrospective view)? 2) What is its climate-change vulnerability? 3) How do the three conundrums manifest in the MCMA context? 4) How can the integrative framework help us address conundrums constructively\, and fill the gaps in SD practice (a prospective view)? \nTim Downs is a specialist in environmental science and engineering with over 25 years field experience designing and managing collaborative projects in the UK\, the United States\, Latin America and Africa. His research focus is on how humans change the environment\, and how those changes impact their health\, wellbeing\, and the ecosystems they inhabit. He works with diverse social actors to innovate through collaboration\, both socially via new networks\, and technically via new applications of science and technology.  Downs applies risk and vulnerability science to identify priority problems with stakeholders\, GIS and analytics to understand existing social and technical systems\, then innovation theory and capacity building practice to design\, implement and monitor more sustainable solutions. In a variety of settings – New England\, Mexico\, East and West Africa – he works with affected communities\, NGOs\, governmental agencies\, public sector providers\, the private sector and donors\, applying multi-stakeholder\, interdisciplinary approaches within and across multiple sectors: health\, energy\, water supply & sanitation\, food & agriculture\, land-use\, transportation\, urban planning\, climate-change adaptation & mitigation\, biodiversity conservation & ecosystem stewardship.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/talk-taking-integrative-view-mexico-city-sustainability-challenge/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=107 Norman Smith Hall Mitchell Center - UMaine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mitchell Center - UMaine:geo:-68.6667823,44.8999335
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170413T120330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T120516Z
UID:10000436-1492515000-1492520400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Live Composting Demonstration @ St. Joseph's College
DESCRIPTION:“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Composting but Were Afraid to Ask.” This will be going on simultaneously to a campus trash sort on April 18th that we hope will raise awareness in the campus community of all of the organic waste that could be composted\, as well as single sort recycling that should be recycled that instead makes its way into our trash.\n11:30am to 1:00pm @ Mercy Hall\n\n\nComposting Demo Flyer\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhMqnmob6RDdlE5cldaaFRVamc/view?usp=sharing\nSorting Infographic\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhMqnmob6RDMzBZRnRwaFFNeDA/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/live-composting-demonstration-st-josephs-college/
LOCATION:Mercy Hall\, St. Josephs\, 278 Whites Bridge Rd\, Standish\, ME\, 04084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Attainable Sustainable St. Josephs College":MAILTO:jgulnick@sjcme.edu
GEO:43.8270194;-70.4826594
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mercy Hall St. Josephs 278 Whites Bridge Rd Standish ME 04084 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=278 Whites Bridge Rd:geo:-70.4826594,43.8270194
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170413T163119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T163119Z
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SUMMARY:Water Environment Careers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about\nProtecting our Water Environment \nWould you like to know about… \n\nWhere are employment opportunities in the Environmental field?\nWhat strategies will help students be successful in securing employment after college?\nAre there internship opportunities available?\nWhat are the emerging areas of practice and how is the profession changing?\nWhat are the challenges facing the Environmental Engineering profession?\nShould I consider a master’s or doctorate degree?\n\nExplore the opportunities & benefits of joining NEWEA \n\nHelp pursuing a career in the water industry\nNetworking with New England professionals\nFinancial assistance for college\nAdvancing your industry knowledge\n\nLearn more about NEWEA from UMaine and other local alumni over light refreshments on April 20 at 107 Norman Smith Hall from 5:00 – 6:00 PM \nRSVP to Ruth at hallsworth@maine.edu or 581-3196 \nThe New England Environment Association is a dynamic organization of over 2300 highly qualified and motivated Water and Wastewater Professionals from throughout New\nEngland\, who volunteer their time\, energy and expertise in order to preserve\, protect and\nmanage one of our most precious resources here in New England\, our water environment. \nPlease visit newea.org or call 781-939-0908 for more information.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/water-environment-careers-meeting/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=107 Norman Smith Hall Mitchell Center - UMaine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mitchell Center - UMaine:geo:-68.6667823,44.8999335
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170419T221621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T221735Z
UID:10000569-1492858800-1492873200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Southern Maine Organic Pilots Tabling
DESCRIPTION:Tabling at Hannafords in South Portland and Scarborough from 11am-3pm on Saturday April 22.  Information about food waste pilots as well as counter-top bins will be available.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/southern-maine-organic-pilots-tabling/
LOCATION:Southern Maine
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecomaine":MAILTO:info@ecomaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20161220T134140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T155937Z
UID:10000595-1493046000-1493049600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:TALK - Let’s get emotional about wildlife conservation!
DESCRIPTION:Carly Sponarski\, Wildlife\, Fisheries\, and Conservation Biology\, UMaine \nHumans are the underlying factor in conflicts concerning how wildlife should be managed (Manfredo\, Teel\, & Bright\, 2003). For management planning to be effective\, government agencies require an understanding of how different human populations (i.e.\, interest groups) (a) interact\, (b) value\, and (c) are affected by and affect wildlife populations (Fleishman et al.\, 2011; Mascia et al.\, 2003). The management of a species\, such as black bear\, can cause different interest groups to disagree about appropriate management protocols (Gore & Knuth\, 2009). These conflicts arise because each group has diverse attitudes toward acceptable management strategies (Decker & Bath\, 2010; Koichi\, Cottrell\, Sangha\, & Gordon\, 2013). Conflicting values concerning wildlife management can also be highly emotional due to more commonly researched cognitions and experiences. However\, a relatively new area of study is that of emotions as they relate to human-wildlife interactions. Emotions have been stated as the heart of human attraction to\, and conflict over\, wildlife (Jacobs\, Vaske\, Dubois\, & Fehres\, 2014; Jacobs\, Vaske\, & Roemer\, 2012) and the findings in this area of research are fragmented and limited at best. This research into emotions is much needed since traditional cognitive models using value orientations\, attitudes\, beliefs and behavioral intentions can only explain about 50% of the variability in people’s approval or disapproval of a management action such as lethal control (Johansson\, Karlsson\, Pedersen\, & Flykt\, 2012). Previous research in HD has focused on the cognitive component of attitudes (e.g.\, the belief a person has about something which may or may not be based on fact) (Sponarski et al. 2015). Exploring emotions could explain a portion of the other 50% of the variability left to be explained. \nDr. Sponarski joined the Department of Wildlife\, Fisheries\, and Conservation Biology in August 2016. Prior to moving to Orono\, Dr. Sponarski was a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Nicole Ardoin’s Social Ecology lab at Stanford University. She obtained her PhD from Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s\, Canada\, in Natural Resource Management within the Geography Department; a M.E.Des (Environmental Science) from the University of Calgary in the Faculty of Environmental Design; and a BSc in Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia. \nDr. Sponarski’s research interests focus on the intersection of human (social systems) and natural resources (ecological systems)\, thus her work is interdisciplinary in nature. At this intersection\, she examines the social impacts of resource management – the community interactions\, associated conflicts\, and decision-making. This research is called\, human dimensions of natural resources and she focuses on wildlife and fisheries management issues. Dr. Sponarski is interested in understanding future management directives/objectives\, current management strengths/weaknesses\, and public opinion towards difference species and management actions.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-lets-get-emotional-about-wildlife-conservation/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=107 Norman Smith Hall Mitchell Center - UMaine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mitchell Center - UMaine:geo:-68.6667823,44.8999335
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170419T205242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T205252Z
UID:10000568-1493231400-1493238600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Scarborough Adult Ed Composting Class
DESCRIPTION:Adult eduction class in Scarborough about the pilots and composting in general: 6:30-8:30 at Scarborough High School. \nhttps://scarborough.coursestorm.com/course/innovations-in-food-waste-to-compost-curbside-pick-up-coming-to-a-neighborhood-near-you?search=curbside \n  \nNew! Did you know that in North America\, an estimated 40% of waste in landfills is organic material? That’s a huge portion of food and compostable material that could be pulled out of the waste stream and put to better economic and ecological use. Scarborough just signed on one of its neighborhoods to be a pilot program for curbside food waste pickup through ecomaine\, starting in Spring 2017. Maybe your neighborhood’s next! The result would be your food waste being collected\, processed and repurposed into energy\, animal bedding and fertilizer – right here in Maine – while also reducing carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. Listen\, learn and ask questions about this new cutting-edge method of food waste recovery. \necomaine is your community-owned nonprofit waste management company\, providing comprehensive long-term solid waste solutions in a safe\, environmentally-responsible\, economically-sound manner; they’re leaders in raising public awareness of sustainable waste management strategies and offer this as a free community service. \nThe Adult Ed course fee is $5
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/scarborough-adult-ed-composting-class/
LOCATION:Scarborough High School\, 11 Municipal Drive\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecomaine":MAILTO:info@ecomaine.org
GEO:43.5917906;-70.3364593
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scarborough High School 11 Municipal Drive Scarborough ME 04074 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Municipal Drive:geo:-70.3364593,43.5917906
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170112T205232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T190112Z
UID:10000597-1493650800-1493654400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:TALK - The Long Road from Pollution to Protection: History in the Making
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Matt Scott\, Aquatic Biologist Emeritus \nThis talk will provide a living history of the state of water quality in Maine by aquatic biologist Matt Scott. Matt will focus on the history of Maine’s polluted waterways based on past records and personal history. We all live in a watershed\, be it lotic or lentic\, and our human footprints impact them all. The beginning of this living history perhaps dates back to the industrial revolution with Maine’s recovery from the great depression and World War II (1935-1945). Water quality degradation of our aquatic environment continued during the Korean Conflict (1945-1955). Lake water quality degradation persisted from 1955-1965\, but it took another decade for problems to become evident and influence public policy. During this time\, Maine’s major rivers; St John\, Penobscot\, Kennebec\, Androscoggin\, Presumpscot\, Saco and their major tributaries were also heavily impacted. However\, with the passage of the Clean Water Act (CWA) in 1972\, led by Maine Senator Ed Muskie\, things were about to change for the better. From 1975-1985\, we made progress in lake protection and river and stream water quality improvement. This began with treatment of major municipal and industrial waste discharges which continued through 1995. From 1995-2005\, we saw the adoption of biological with narrative and numerical standards developed by the Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Biological Division led by David Courtemanch and his staff. From 2005-2015\, Maine was able to demonstrate how far it had come with a new classification system and mapping of those waters that have been protected by revised and new water quality standards. \nMatt Scott\, Aquatic Biologist\, Emeritus; American Fisheries Society\, American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists and North American Lake Management Society. \nMatt Scott was responsible for the creation of the Maine Lakes Division and Biological Program for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. He was also a former member and Chair of the Maine Board of Environmental Protection with over 46 years of service to the State of Maine. In 1970\, he founded the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) along with Ron Davis and Steve Norton. Maine VLMP is the oldest program of its kind in the United States. Matt served on the Maine Guides Advisory Board for 16 years. He is a Master Maine Guide\, past President of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine and Past President of the North American Lakes Management Society. He currently serves on the Board of the Maine Lakes Society. In 2016\, he presented 28 lectures pro bono to the citizenry of Maine. Matt holds a BS and MA from UMaine.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seminar-long-road-pollution-protection-history-making/
LOCATION:107 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center - UMaine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mitchell Center Events
GEO:44.8999335;-68.6667823
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170412T125618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T125618Z
UID:10000435-1493902800-1493906400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Maine Composts Week on Maine Calling
DESCRIPTION:Listen or watch an edition of Maine Calling on May 4th dedicated to Maine Composts Week. Maine Calling airs daily from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Hosted by Jennifer Rooks\, this show brings interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics to the people of Maine. \nWhere to watch: http://mainepublic.org/where-watch-maine-public-television#stream/0 \nWhere to hear: http://mainepublic.org/where-hear-maine-public-radio#stream/0 \nListen to it after it airs: http://mainepublic.org/programs/maine-calling#stream/0 \nGuests: Mark King\, Compost Specialist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainability Division \nDavid Pope\, Science Teacher at Massabesic Middle School \nTravis Blackmer\, University of Maine\, Lecturer of Economics and Cooperating Faculty for the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/maine-composts-week-maine-calling/
LOCATION:TV and Radio
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170419T204944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T204944Z
UID:10000588-1493917200-1493924400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Scarborough Curbside Organics Collection Open House
DESCRIPTION:Scarborough curbside organics pickup pilot Open House. May 4th currently planned for the evening. Here you can learn about the new Organics Pilot starting in May! Location TBA!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/scarborough-curbside-organics-collection-open-house/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecomaine":MAILTO:info@ecomaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170502T144303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T144303Z
UID:10000438-1493980200-1493983800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Oakland Library reading of "There's a Hair in My Dirt" @ 10:30am
DESCRIPTION:Gene Roy of the Oakland Public Library will be reading There’s a Hair in My Dirt” at 10:30am on Friday May 5th for the Children’s Story Hour. There will also be a Vermiculture Display!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/oakland-library-reading-theres-hair-dirt-1030am/
LOCATION:Oakland Public LIbrary\, 18 Church Street\, Oakland\, ME\, 04963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Public Library":MAILTO:sarah@oaklandpubliclibrarymaine.org
GEO:44.5463217;-69.7196834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oakland Public LIbrary 18 Church Street Oakland ME 04963 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18 Church Street:geo:-69.7196834,44.5463217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170430T202507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170430T202719Z
UID:10000580-1494057600-1494086400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Maine School Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Maine Ag in the Classroom Presents: MAINE SCHOOL GARDEN DAY \nK – 12 EDUCATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP \nHosted by the  \nFalmouth School System High School Cafeteria\, 74 Woodville Rd.\, Falmouth \nSaturday\, May 6th\, 8:00 – 4:00 Full Day with classes\, exhibits and more! \n All participants will receive Certificates for contact hours or CEU’s. \n The cost for the day is $25 ($35 after April 30) and includes local foods lunch. \nA full day of classes\, exhibits\, and more! This is a K-12 educator training workshop and all participants will receive certificates for contact hours or CEUs. Fee: $25 After April 30: $35 includes local lunch. Scholarships available. FMI & Registration: Here
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/maine-school-garden-day/
LOCATION:Falmouth High School\, 74 Woodville Rd.\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Ag in the Classroom":MAILTO:maitc@maine.gov
GEO:43.7404535;-70.2725709
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Falmouth High School 74 Woodville Rd. Falmouth ME 04105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=74 Woodville Rd.:geo:-70.2725709,43.7404535
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170413T151321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T151424Z
UID:10000437-1494064800-1494072000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Insect Adventures @ Orono Public Library 10am-12pm
DESCRIPTION:Microscopes\, nets\, stories\, crafts and snacks! The Friends of Edith Patch host another amazing Insect Adventures! All ages are welcome to this FREE event! \nAt 10:30am\, 11:00am\, and 11:30am readings of “Kyle in His Compost Pile” will occur. Learn about this wiggly worm and his adventure with the food you didn’t eat! \nSaturday May 6th at the Orono Public Library
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/insect-adventures-orono-public-library-10am-12pm/
LOCATION:Orono Public Library\, 39 Pine Street\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Orono Public Library":MAILTO:ljolliffe@orono.org
GEO:44.8815368;-68.6702147
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Orono Public Library 39 Pine Street Orono ME 04473 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 Pine Street:geo:-68.6702147,44.8815368
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170505T005554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T005554Z
UID:10000440-1494064800-1494072000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Pastors Produce Compost Workshop 10am
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to build our big spring compost pile. Learn how to build a good pile with the right amounts of carbon and nitrogen materials. Work clothes\, boots and gardening/work gloves recommended. Will reschedule if we get heavy rain\, but we can work in drizzle!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/pastors-produce-compost-workshop-10am/
LOCATION:Pastors Produce\, 382 Dunham Road\, Vassalboro\, ME\, 04989\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
GEO:44.4623371;-69.6769744
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pastors Produce 382 Dunham Road Vassalboro ME 04989 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=382 Dunham Road:geo:-69.6769744,44.4623371
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170411T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T123400Z
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SUMMARY:UMaine Farmington Compost Sale/Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come check out the University of Maine at Farmington’s Compost Cooperative! They will be having an open house and COMPOST SALE from 9am to 1pm on Sunday May 7th. 154 Dump Rd Farmington
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/umaine-farmington-compost-sale-open-house/
LOCATION:154 Dump Rd\, Farmington\, Maine\, 154 Dump Rd\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Farmington":MAILTO:luke.kellett@maine.edu
GEO:44.6383377;-70.0918266
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170412T123752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T123752Z
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SUMMARY:Seed: Untold Story @ UMF 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Come watch the documentary “Seed: The Untold Story” and learn about crop diversity and seed saving. In Lincoln Auditorium on UMaine Farmington’s campus at 7pm on May 7th. \nWatch the trailer here! http://www.seedthemovie.com/trailer
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/seed-untold-story-umf-7pm/
LOCATION:Lincoln Auditorium\, UMF\, 111 South St\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Farmington":MAILTO:luke.kellett@maine.edu
GEO:44.6674887;-70.1471231
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170505T195125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T195143Z
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SUMMARY:Solid Waste Operator Forum @11:30am
DESCRIPTION:The next Solid Waste Operator Forum well be held at AVCOG on Tuesday\, May 9th starting at 11:30 am. \nAGENDA \n• Mark King\, Maine DEP\nDiscussion about ways to start an on-site composting program at your transfer facility; rules and regulation that apply to composting on site; rules and regulation relative to adding food scraps to an on-site composting program; other composting opportunities in the state; ways you can begin recovering food scraps for composting or anaerobic digestion at your transfer station. Included will be information on activities and events happening during the first Maine Compost Week May 7-13\, 2017. We also want to ask you what your thoughts are on organics recovery\, and challenges/opportunities you see that affect how you address the organics recovery issues facing Maine. \n• Other \nLunch will be provided\, please RSVP to Lisa Bonney (E-mail: LBonney@avcog.org or call 783-9186) by Monday May 8th\, if you plan to attend.
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/solid-waste-operator-forum-1130am/
LOCATION:Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments\, 125 Manley Road\, Auburn\, ME
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments":MAILTO:LBonney@avcog.org
GEO:44.0785227;-70.260024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T042220
CREATED:20170419T122731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T123435Z
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SUMMARY:Bangor Greendrinks @Fork&Spoon
DESCRIPTION:Come to Fork & Spoon Restaurant on May 9th from 5pm to 8pm for a Bangor Greendrinks event hosted by the Maine Resource Recovery Association. There will be a raffle for composting equipment!
URL:https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/event/bangor-greendrinks-forkspoon/
LOCATION:Fork and Spoon Restaurant\, 76 Main Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Composts Week
GEO:44.8000898;-68.7716203
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