ecomaine
Maine's Leader in Sustainable Waste Management
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly evening at the Waterboro Public Library! This hands-on workshop kicks off with a short presentation on recycling with ecomaine and the art of upcycling, giving everyday items a second life instead of sending them to the landfill. Then, put your creativity to work as we transform plastic bottles into charming bird feeders you can hang right in your own backyard.
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.
Join ecomaine for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make your own reusable beeswax wraps, a simple and sustainable swap that reduces single-use plastic wrap in your home. We'll cover the basics of reuse and waste reduction before diving into the craft.
Join us for a special composting presentation, part of South Portland's Story Time at Hinckley Park series! Educator Erika Schaper will lead this hands-on session exploring the basics of composting, perfect for curious kids and families. Come learn how to turn scraps into soil and discover the magic of decomposition!
ecomaine will be at the Denmark Transfer Station on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, spreading recycling knowledge and helping residents sort it all out! Stop by our table for a hands-on sorting game, helpful posters, and handy do's & don'ts cards to take home. Our staff will be on-site to answer your recycling questions and share tips for keeping your bins on track.
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, July 26th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.
Join the Town of Brownfield for the 19th Annual Old Home Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Brownfield Community Center! This year's theme, "Wild About Brownfield," invites everyone to show off their hometown pride. The day kicks off with a spirited parade down Main Street, followed by a full slate of family fun including a pie-eating contest, the ever-popular Cow Chip Bingo, a cornhole tournament, Kiddie Land activities, and a great lineup of local vendors and artisans.
Save the date for Hollis Community Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Hollis Sports Complex, the biggest community celebration of the year! The day kicks off with a parade at 10:00 AM, followed by live entertainment, kids' games, vendors, and information booths featuring great food, local crafts, and community resources.
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Pet Rock in the Park, taking place Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park in Portland! This free, pet-friendly festival brings together vendors, non-profits, and food trucks for a fun-filled day celebrating pets and their people, with proceeds supporting the Animal Cancer Foundation and other animal-centric causes.
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