BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CamdenCAN - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.camdencan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CamdenCAN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250402T203115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T194931Z UID:1468-1744826400-1744831800@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Cleaner Green Homes DESCRIPTION:Rockport Public Library\, Cleaner Greener Homes: Climate Friendly Buildings. Speakers: Andrew Frederick\, Founder\, Croft Builders; and Danny Salomon\, Habitat for Humanity\, Second Story Builders. This talk will explore local approaches to building climate-friendly housing\, as well as the state’s climate plan for sustainable buildings and housing. We’ll talk about building zero-carbon houses with low-carbon materials\, as well as “circular construction”—an alternative to traditional demolition that repurposes and reuses building materials. By highlighting these strategies\, the discussion will showcase how individuals can help expand housing while being planet-friendly. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/cleaner-green-homes/ LOCATION:Rockport Public Library\, 1 Limerock St\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States CATEGORIES:CamdenCAN,Home,Rockport Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1yeltons_sm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T194500 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250402T202427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155508Z UID:1463-1744137000-1744141500@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Backyard Gardening Adventures DESCRIPTION:Camden Public Library. Another in our Camden Talks Climate series: Backyard Gardening Adventures for Biodiversity\, Resiliency\, Food\, and Fun. Camden gardener Anna Dembska shares stories\, techniques\, and tips from her experiments in turning her undersized\, once-neglected yard into a thriving\, evolving environment providing nourishment both physical and psychic. Topics include: rapid\, inexpensive\, low-input yard-to-garden transformation; seed saving and promiscuous pollination to develop locally thriving plants for food in a changing environment; and freely incorporating elements of permaculture\, native planting\, and community for maximum success and enjoyment. The evening will also include some hands-on activities\, including creating your own seedling pots from sustainable materials. In person and via zoom. See poster below\, and more here and register via zoom here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/backyard-gardening-adventures/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Camden Library,Camden Talks Climate,CamdenCAN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/anna-dembska.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250401T210023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T153628Z UID:1644-1744131600-1744135200@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:In Transition 5 DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, Every Other Week until April\, 5-5:45 pm\, Camden Public Library\, CamdenCAN Reading and Discussion Group\, In Transition. Our bi-monthly reading group explores ideas from The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway. (Via the Internet Archive you can read the book online here.) \nTogether\, we’ll tackle topics like creating home and community gardens\, mastering water wisdom\, finding energy solutions\, fostering local livelihoods and wealth\, embracing bioregionalism\, and rethinking governance. Bring your curiosity\, your ideas\, and your passion for resilience—your voice will help secure our community’s future. \nLed by Joline Blais. Joline researches regenerative design\, teaches permaculture\, and advises the Terrell House Permaculture Center at UMaine. See also here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/in-transition-5/ LOCATION:90 Mechanic Street\, Camden (for 11/11 only)\, 90 Mechanic Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Camden Library,CamdenCAN,In Transition,Reading Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/urban-permaculture.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250320T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T153136Z UID:647-1743350400-1743357600@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Rockport’s Climate Future DESCRIPTION:Rockport Opera House. Rising Tides\, Lifting All Boats: Visualizing Rockport’s Climate Future. Join the Rockport Conservation Commission (RCC) for a special evening at the Rockport Opera House! Experience complex climate data transformed into an engaging artistic performance by the Halcyon Quartet. This innovative event will feature data from Rockport’s vulnerability assessments and GHG emissions study. Learn about the town’s climate resilience efforts and enjoy a post-show panel discussion with local experts. There will be a happy hour featuring businesses that prioritize sustainable practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and commit to climate action in Rockport! URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/rockports-climate-future/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Arts,Climate/Civic Events,Opera House,Rockport Conservation Commission (RCC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/halcyon-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250319T195743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T152150Z UID:653-1743033600-1743119999@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Maine Sustainability and Water Conference DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, all day\, Augusta\, Mitchell Center\, 2025 Maine Sustainability and Water Conference. The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals\, researchers\, consultants\, citizens\, students\, regulators\, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. Launched in 1994 by UMaine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/maine-sustainability-and-water-conference/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Augusta,CamdenCAN,Mitchell Center,Regional END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250311T153005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150819Z UID:1260-1742922000-1742925600@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:In Transition 4 DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, Every Other Week until April\, 5-5:45 pm\, Camden Public Library\, CamdenCAN Reading and Discussion Group\, In Transition. Our bi-monthly reading group explores ideas from The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway. (Via the Internet Archive you can read the book online here.) \nTogether\, we’ll tackle topics like creating home and community gardens\, mastering water wisdom\, finding energy solutions\, fostering local livelihoods and wealth\, embracing bioregionalism\, and rethinking governance. Bring your curiosity\, your ideas\, and your passion for resilience—your voice will help secure our community’s future. \nLed by Joline Blais. Joline researches regenerative design\, teaches permaculture\, and advises the Terrell House Permaculture Center at UMaine. See also here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/in-transition-4/ LOCATION:90 Mechanic Street\, Camden (for 11/11 only)\, 90 Mechanic Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Camden Library,CamdenCAN,In Transition,Reading Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-5.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250311T152803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150819Z UID:1258-1741712400-1741716000@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:In Transition 3 DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, Every Other Week until April\, 5-5:45 pm\, Camden Public Library\, CamdenCAN Reading and Discussion Group\, In Transition. Our bi-monthly reading group explores ideas from The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway. (Via the Internet Archive you can read the book online here.) \nTogether\, we’ll tackle topics like creating home and community gardens\, mastering water wisdom\, finding energy solutions\, fostering local livelihoods and wealth\, embracing bioregionalism\, and rethinking governance. Bring your curiosity\, your ideas\, and your passion for resilience—your voice will help secure our community’s future. \nLed by Joline Blais. Joline researches regenerative design\, teaches permaculture\, and advises the Terrell House Permaculture Center at UMaine. See also here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/in-transition-3/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Camden Library,CamdenCAN,In Transition,Reading Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-5.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T194500 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250219T204721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T144001Z UID:645-1741284000-1741290300@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:How to Instigate Action DESCRIPTION:Camden Public Library. \nCamden Talks Climate “How to Instigate Action on Climate Change\,” with Kerry Emanuel\, MIT Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Science at MIT. Property insurance rates are skyrocketing in Camden and nationwide due in large part to catastrophes like wildfires in Los Angeles and hurricanes in Florida that are caused or worsened by climate change. Yet the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change continue to rise\, and little is being done to adapt infrastructure to handle the change. Emanuel argues that this inaction and\, even worse\, migration from less risky to more risky places\, are natural consequences of tax and insurance systems that subsidize building and rebuilding in high-risk locations. Professor Emanuel will present ideas for reversing this migration and sensible measures to deal with our changing climate. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/how-to-instigate-action/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Camden Library,Camden Talks Climate,CamdenCAN,Climate/Civic Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kemmanual_720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T103000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250219T205432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210147Z UID:650-1740646800-1740652200@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Committee Hearings to Remove Net Energy Billing Incentives for Solar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 9:00 am\, Augusta State House\, live and via zoom\, Committee Hearings to Remove Net Energy Billing Incentives for Solar. Many thanks to readers who have already submitted testimony regarding NEB. There were only two bills opposing net billing—now there are five: LD 32\, LD 257\, LD 359\, LD 450\, LD 515. Read the bills\, submit testimony. It’s easy and it makes a big difference. See more information on the matter at this page from A Climate to Thrive. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/committee-hearings-to-remove-net-energy-billing-incentives-for-solar/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:CamdenCAN,Regional END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T174500 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250219T204418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150819Z UID:642-1740502800-1740505500@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:In Transition 2 DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, Every Other Week until April\, 5-5:45 pm\, Camden Public Library\, CamdenCAN Reading and Discussion Group\, In Transition. Our bi-monthly reading group explores ideas from The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway. (Via the Internet Archive you can read the book online here.) Together\, we’ll tackle topics like creating home and community gardens\, mastering water wisdom\, finding energy solutions\, fostering local livelihoods and wealth\, embracing bioregionalism\, and rethinking governance. Bring your curiosity\, your ideas\, and your passion for resilience—your voice will help secure our community’s future. Led by Joline Blais. Joline researches regenerative design\, teaches permaculture\, and advises the Terrell House Permaculture Center at UMaine. See also here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/in-transition-2/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Camden Library,CamdenCAN,In Transition,Reading Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T194500 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250219T204233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210243Z UID:637-1740076200-1740080700@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Saving Walden's World DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 6:30-7:45 pm\, Camden Public Library. Screening of Belfast filmmaker Jim Merkel’s Saving Walden’s World as part of the free monthly series Camden Talks Climate. The showing will be followed by a Q&A and audience discussion with Merkel and Camden-based permaculture educator Joline Blais. \nThe award-winning film tells the compelling story of how individuals and communities can make profound impacts on the planet. Saving Walden’s World explores the urgent need for ecological balance through stories of resilience\, sustainability\, and hope in Slovenia\, Cuba\, and Kerala\, India. The film challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature\, empowering us to take meaningful actions for a healthier\, more harmonious world. \nJim Merkel is a filmmaker\, author\, and educator who moved from military weapons development to rural homesteading. His book Radical Simplicity empowers readers to create a globally equitable way of life. Jim worked as Dartmouth College’s Sustainability Coordinator and volunteers with the Sierra Club and other community organizations. He and his partner Susan Cutting and their child Walden live off-the-grid\, growing much of their food\, in a home they built in Belfast\, Maine. See more here and here. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/saving-waldens-world/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Camden Library,Camden Talks Climate,CamdenCAN,Climate/Civic Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CamdenCanSavingWaldensworld.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250201T195749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195801Z UID:89-1738773000-1738778400@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:Camden Harbor Resilience Visioning Session DESCRIPTION:Richardson Associates will share the outcomes of the survey and conversations to date and present preliminary high-level harbor visioning alternatives that provide resilience in different concept plans. \nThey’ll seek community input on these alternatives to better understand the community’s preferences before shaping final recommendations. \nThis interactive session will have each alternative printed in a large format so folks can comment and identify strengths and weaknesses\, using stickers dots and post-it notes. They’ll break the project area into six different sections called “reaches.” \nParticipants will be asked to comment and prioritize the resilience strategies they like best in each reach\, rather than simply picking option A or option B. Refreshments and child care will be provided. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/camden-harbor-resilience-visioning-session/ LOCATION:90 Mechanic Street\, Camden (for 11/11 only)\, 90 Mechanic Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Camden Library,CamdenCAN,Harbor ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T120651 CREATED:20250120T202941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150819Z UID:103-1738083600-1738087200@www.camdencan.org SUMMARY:In Transition 1 DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off 2025 with an inspiring screening of “In Transition 2.0\,” a thought-provoking film that explores how many towns are building stronger\, more connected communities. \nAfterward\, dive deeper with our bi-monthly reading group\, exploring ideas from The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway. Together\, we’ll tackle topics like creating home and community gardens\, mastering water wisdom\, finding energy solutions\, fostering local livelihoods and wealth\, embracing bioregionalism\, and rethinking governance. \nBring your curiosity\, your ideas\, and your passion for resilience—your voice will help secure our community’s future. Led by Joline Blais. Joline researches regenerative design\, teaches permaculture\, and advises the Terrell House Permaculture Center at UMaine. \nFree viewing of The Permaculture City by Toby Hemenway via Internet archive. URL:https://www.camdencan.org/event/in-transition-1/ LOCATION:90 Mechanic Street\, Camden (for 11/11 only)\, 90 Mechanic Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States CATEGORIES:Camden Library,In Transition,Reading Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.camdencan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-5.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CamdenCAN":MAILTO:camdencan2025@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR