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SUMMARY:Bowdoin Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ecomaine is excited to be part of Bowdoin’s Earth Day Celebration! Swing by our table to connect with our team\, learn about what happens to your recycling and waste\, and find out how we can all take steps toward a more sustainable Maine. \nConnect with local organizations\, departments\, and student groups to share resources and actions we can take both individually and collectively to ensure a healthier planet and a more just and sustainable future. \n 
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/bowdoin-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Bowdoin College\, 255 Maine St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tabling,ecomaine Event,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Green ME Up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day in the most exciting way – at Green ME Up! A FREE\, hands-on event packed with fun\, learning\, and eco-friendly inspiration. \nDiscover how you can help keep Maine green for generations to come through exciting activities with groups like WormMainea\, ecomaine\, Sappi\, and more! \nRock out to live music\, scale the climbing wall\, explore sustainability stations\, and make a Green ME Up Pledge to protect our planet. With free admission\, free parking\, and something for all ages\, it’s the perfect Earth Day celebration for families\, friends\, and eco-enthusiasts alike! \nLet’s learn\, play\, and protect our planet-together!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/green-me-up/
LOCATION:Freeport Town Hall\, 30 Main St\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tabling,ecomaine Event,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Portland Earth Day Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:The City of Portland is hosting a free\, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday\, April 18 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand! Come learn about local climate initiatives\, recreational opportunities\, sustainable living tips\, celebrate nature\, and more. \nLook for ecomaine among the lineup! We’ll be there with free recycling resources and our education team ready to chat about sustainable waste management in your community. \n\nEnjoy live music by the local psych rock jam band\, Leaf\nMend your clothes at the Powerful ARRMS table\nDrop in bike repair & education with Portland Gear Hub and Bicycle Coalition of Maine\nMeet your local farmers at the Portland Farmer’s Market\nMake your own seed bombs with Sierra Club Maine\nPlant wildflowers with O’Donals Nursery\nFace painting with Parks\, Rec & Facilities team\nLearn more about composting with Garbage to Garden\nEat lunch at a local food truck (Icelandic Hot Dogs\, Empanada Club\, Ugly Dumpling\, and Fire & Company)\n\nDon’t miss this great chance to connect with neighbors and friends of the City\, learn sustainability tips\, and celebrate nature together in Portland\, Maine. \n  \nPlease email sustainabilityoffice@portlandmaine.gov with any questions.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/portland-earth-day-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Deering Oaks Park\, Saint James Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tabling,ecomaine Event,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Portland Sustainability Office":MAILTO:sustainabilityoffice@portlandmaine.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
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SUMMARY:Hearts of Pine Match Day - April 19th
DESCRIPTION:Join ecomaine at the Hearts of Pine Match Day Experience! \nThe beautiful game just got a little greener. \necomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling\, composting\, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home. \nWhile you’re there\, test your sorting skills with our soccer-themed sorting game! Toss balls into the correct bin: trash\, recycling\, or compost\, based on the item on each ball. It’s fast\, it’s fun\, and you might just learn something new. Perfect for kids\, but honestly\, adults are just as welcome to take a shot. \nThe Hearts of Pine have brought something special to Portland\, and we’re proud to be a part of the community rallying behind them. Come for the match\, stay for the sustainability. See you in the Kids Zone!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/hearts-of-pine-match-day-april-19th/
LOCATION:Fitzpatrick Stadium\, Deering Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Tabling,ecomaine Event
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UID:3663-1777021200-1777035600@www.ecomaine.org
SUMMARY:Saco Earth Day Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Earth Day in Saco! Registration is NOW OPEN!\n\n\n\nEach year\, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space\, clean energy\, eliminating waste\, and becoming an eco-friendly community.\n\n\n\n\necomaine is proud to be part of this year’s celebration! Stop by our table at the Saco Community Center at the start of the day to pick up recycling resources\, meet our education team\, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup\, we’ll be weighing the trash collected from parks\, trails\, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.\n\nLooking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include trash pick-up\, weeding\, mulching\, raking\, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/saco-earth-day-cleanup/
LOCATION:Saco parks\, trails\, and open spaces!
CATEGORIES:Tabling,ecomaine Event,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Brunswick Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year Brunswick hosts two household hazardous waste collection days for residents to dispose of these materials safely and conveniently. \n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\n\n\n9am-1pm at Public Works \n9 Industry Road\, Brunswick\nFREE EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register beginning April 6\, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The link will be live here that morning.\nThis event is for residents of Brunswick\, Bowdoin\, and West Bath with proof of residency.\nNo commercial haulers or waste will be admitted.\nFor more information on accepted and unaccepted materials\, click here.\nQuestions? Call 207-725-6654\n\nIf you are unable to wait until our locally scheduled drop-off events\, you can dispose of your hazardous waste at the Environmental Depot in Lewiston or Riverside Recycling in Portland. Both locations charge a fee and have limited operating hours\, so please go to their website or call for more information. \nTo learn more about household hazardous waste\, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/brunswick-household-hazardous-waste-collection-day/
LOCATION:Brunswick Public Works\, 9 Industry Rd\, Brunswick\, ME 04011\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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SUMMARY:South Portland Earth Day Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Find ecomaine at the South Portland Earth Day Fair on April 22nd! Join us alongside the City of South Portland\, the South Portland Land Trust\, and Dirigo Science Connection for a celebration of all things nature. Stop by our table to grab recycling resources\, connect with our education team\, and learn how South Portland residents can reduce waste and recycle right. \nRain location at South Portland Community Center!
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/south-portland-earth-day-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Mill Creek Park\, 50 Hinckley Dr\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tabling,ecomaine Event,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Portland Parks%2C Recreation%2C and Waterfront":MAILTO:ajohnson@southportland.gov
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SUMMARY:2026 Brunswick Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Practice presents the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick \nMeet awesome people\, have great conversations\, and celebrate the return of spring at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick on Saturday\, April 25\, from 10 am to 3 pm\, rain or shine\, at Harriet Beecher Elementary School\, 44 McKeen Street\, Brunswick\, Maine. \nInspired by the power of the first Earth Day in 1970 that persuaded policy makers to protect our planet\, our Festival aims to build community and inspire positive action for a healthy environment and a sustainable future for all. \nDress up as your favorite creature or come as you are\, but don’t miss it! \nwww.EarthDayinBrunswick.com
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/2026-earth-day-festival-brunswick/
LOCATION:Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School\, 44 McKeen Street\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011
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SUMMARY:Scarborough Annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop Off Days for 2026 are as follows: \n\nScarborough: Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026 (8 am – Noon) at 20 Washington Ave\, Scarborough\nSaco: Saturday\, July 11th\, 2026 (8 am – Noon) at 15 Phillips Spring Road\, Saco\nBiddeford: Saturday\, September 12th\, 2026 (8 am – Noon)  at 371 Hill Street\, Biddeford\n\n2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day Drop Off Flyer \nScarborough residents are welcome to participate in all three HHW Days at no cost. Proof of residency is required. \nRiverside Recycling (910 Riverside Street\, Portland (207) 797-6200) offers a HHW Drop Off Day on the first Saturday of every month (April through November) from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Minimal fees apply. \nYou can also dispose of paint at any time of the year through the Maine PaintCare Program. \nQuestions? Contact us at pwinfo@scarboroughmaine.org or 207.730.4400.
URL:https://www.ecomaine.org/event/scarborough-annual-household-hazardous-waste-drop-off/
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