** CLIMATE CHANGE ENERGY ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY

America’s first SOLAR TOWN

THIS IS WHAT SUSTAINABILITY IS ALL ABOUT! In a recent aerrticle broadcast in the internet by CNN, Rachel Ramirez relates how ” This 100% solar community (Babcok Ranch, Fla) endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage … … Babcock Ranch in SW Florida calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby […]

ENVIRONMENT

Be there …

Annual celebration on September 16th! The event will include a panel of local activists facilitated by Representative Chellie Pingree who will speak about the importance of activism to highlight the importance of intersectional and justice-centered solutions to the climate crisis! Read more

ENVIRONMENT OCEAN SUSTAINABILITY

A U Maine professor is researching how to destroy ‘forever chemicals’

Picture credit Mikael Seegen at Unsplash As described in “Environmental Health News” PFAS stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which contain a strong carbon-fluorine bond that allows them to accumulate over time in the environment and in the bodies of animals and people, posing health risks. PFAS chemicals might also be thought of as “everywhere chemicals,” […]

ENVIRONMENT OCEAN OGUNQUIT

A great app for cleaning our oceans. From the Ocean Conservancy

Clean Swell® makes it easy for anyone to make an impact on our ocean. When you head out to one of our beautiful beaches, use Clean Swell to be a part of long-lasting solutions. With this app, you can easily record each item of trash you collect, which helps scientists and advocates around the world […]

ENVIRONMENT

Organic Recycling comes to Town

The Transfer Station will be working with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to start a program for organic waste recycling. A big thanks to John Fusco, transfer station manager who is leading the effort and contributing to a greener Ogunquit! You can learn more about this very innovative program at OGUNQUIT ORGANIC RECYCLING

ENVIRONMENT

2nd annual Native Plant Fair May 21 10:00am—2:00pm (Rain Date May 22)

2nd annual Native Plant Fair May 21 10:00am—2:00pm (Rain Date May 22) Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main Street, Ogunquit Please join us for Ogunquit’s second annual Native Plant Fair! We will be showing off some of the fabulous native plants that are adapted to our soils and climate, and helping attendees to understand the many […]

. ENVIRONMENT RAIN BARRELS TIPS AND STRATEGIES

Save the water in a downpour for a sunny day

Picture credit: esperanza Doronila in Unsplash Trevor Smith, who specializes in green stormwater infrastructure for Weston (Massachusetts) Nurseries, discussed how to deal with that extra water and prevent the damage of drier spells. The talk was presented with support from the Maine Landscape & Nursery Association. Read the article as reported by Tom Atwell in […]