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SUMMARY:View Conserved Land from Great Pond
DESCRIPTION:View the expanse of land conserved by 7 Lakes Alliance from the comfort of our 22 foot education boat! \n \nAll aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for a tour of conserved land led by Land Steward Dan Woughter and Captain Sal. This tour will highlight the importance of land conservation in the effort to safeguard the water quality of the lakes we know and love. \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so registration is required. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \nMeeting Location:\nThis program will meet at 7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME 04917. Here\, we will gather and review boat safety\, board the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom (22 ft pontoon boat)\, and venture out onto Great Pond. \nWhat to Bring:\n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide life jackets for all attendees. Life jackets must be word at all times while on the floating classroom. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/view-conserved-land-from-great-pond/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T175016Z
CREATED:20260625T175016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T175016Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Paddle on Lower Long Pond
DESCRIPTION:Paddle the winding marsh of Lower Long Pond and get a look at the birds who call it home. \nPhoto courtesy of Brian Rimm \nGuided by Maine Master Naturalist Julia Hanauer-Milne and 7 Lakes Alliance staff Sally Whittington\, we will paddle upstream from the Wings Mills Dam to look for birds that live in and around this winding marsh ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a few hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark in the large parking lot at the Wings Mills Dam\, located off Wings Mills Road in Belgrade. Exact location: 44°25’59.5″N 69°54’04.7″W\, can be put into your GPS to bring you to the parking lot. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nPhoto courtesy of Brian Rimm
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/birding-paddle-on-lower-long-pond-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160258Z
CREATED:20260602T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160258Z
UID:10000242-1783238400-1783256400@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Belgrade Lakes Market
DESCRIPTION:The Belgrade Lakes Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm\, Father’s Day – Labor Day \n \nThis widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh\, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce\, baked goods\, sweet treats\, and local art. Parking is located along Main Street & at the Village Green Parking Lot for cars\, docks for boat access from Great Pond are located in the Mill Stream behind the 7 Lakes Alliance building and the Post Office on the east side of Route 27\, and docks for access from Long Pond are located behind Day’s Store on the west side of Route 27. \n  \nPublic Docks \nGreat Pond: 7 Lakes Alliance at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes & Belgrade Lakes Post Office at 171 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes \nLong Pond: Day’s Store at 182 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/belgrade-lakes-market/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260706T160954Z
CREATED:20260617T163858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160954Z
UID:10000271-1783368000-1783371600@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:EVENT UPDATED: Virtual Night Sky Tour
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to a forecast of 80% cloud cover tonight\, this event has been moved inside and will be held on Monday\, July 6th at 8pm at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade. \nLook up and experience the beauty of Maine’s dark skies during this guided Night Sky Tour in Rome\, Maine. \nMilky Way Galaxy over Vienna Mountain Blueberry Barrens by John Meader \nAstronomer\, educator\, and Maine State Guide John Meader will lead lead us through a tour of that evening’s constellations\, stars\, visible planets\, and the Milky Way. Participants will learn the wonders of what they can see with their eyes alone. We often see meteors (shooting stars)\, satellites\, and sometimes the aurora borealis (northern lights). John routinely shares some skyline\, astronomy news\, a discussion of ways to fight light pollution\, and will answer all your questions to be best of his ability. \nPoor weather plan: Night Sky Tours are very tricky to plan\, as the sky conditions are always changing! If the sky is not clear enough\, John will host a virtual guided star tour at the 7 Lakes Alliance building at 137 Main Street in Belgrade on the same night. All registrants will receive an email on Monday\, July 6th if the event has to be moved inside. \nParking\n*This event will take place in the 7 Lakes Alliance Gallery at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, Maine. Parking is available in the 7 Lakes Alliance parking lot and on either side of Main Street.  \n\nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/dark-sky-tour/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160258Z
CREATED:20260602T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160258Z
UID:10000243-1783843200-1783861200@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Belgrade Lakes Market
DESCRIPTION:The Belgrade Lakes Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm\, Father’s Day – Labor Day \n \nThis widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh\, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce\, baked goods\, sweet treats\, and local art. Parking is located along Main Street & at the Village Green Parking Lot for cars\, docks for boat access from Great Pond are located in the Mill Stream behind the 7 Lakes Alliance building and the Post Office on the east side of Route 27\, and docks for access from Long Pond are located behind Day’s Store on the west side of Route 27. \n  \nPublic Docks \nGreat Pond: 7 Lakes Alliance at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes & Belgrade Lakes Post Office at 171 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes \nLong Pond: Day’s Store at 182 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/belgrade-lakes-market/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171034Z
CREATED:20260617T165520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T171034Z
UID:10000272-1783936800-1783944000@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Stories Told by Trees
DESCRIPTION:Oh if trees could talk! \n \nPlease join us for a walk and talk about trees along the Blaisdell Trail on in Rome. Led by Maine Master Naturalist Susan Cottle\, the out and back walk will provide the opportunity to look at the forest landscape\, consider what we can tell from the lay of the land about its history and makeup\, and think about the infinite ways in which trees affect virtually every other living thing. And\, of course\, we’ll surely do some tree ID along the way as we talk about ways to look at trees\, how they live\, and what we might notice about them that we haven’t before. \nParking\nWe will be meeting at the Quill Hill parking lot located on Drury Lane in Rome\, just north of the intersection of routes 27 and 225. \n		\n			Directions & Trail Map		\n\n  \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/how-trees-tell-a-story/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T132323Z
CREATED:20260605T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T132323Z
UID:10000256-1784214000-1784217600@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Chewonki: Fur\, Feathers\, and Feet
DESCRIPTION:Discover the differences and similarities between birds and mammals as we encourage active learning by dressing two students in our bear and bird costumes. A great program for children of all ages. \nShowing off adaptations of a bird \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/fur-feathers-and-feet/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chewonki Animal Presentation,family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T141149Z
CREATED:20260707T141149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T141149Z
UID:10000278-1784282400-1784289600@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Guided Paddle on Long Pond
DESCRIPTION:Paddle up the shoreline of Long Pond to see a unique aquatic and wetland plants. \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Josie Miller\, we will paddle north from the Long Pond Boat Launch to see unique plants in this wetland ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Long Pond Boat Launch located on Castle Island Road\, just west of Castle Island Camps. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°30’43.0″N 69°54’45.7″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-on-long-pond/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174250Z
CREATED:20260515T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174250Z
UID:10000236-1784365200-1784376000@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Great Pond Flatwater Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Grab your paddles and gear up for the inaugural Great Pond Flatwater Frenzy paddle race! \n \nJoin us on Great Pond for the inaugural Flatwater Frenzy\, an exciting new collaboration between 7 Lakes Alliance and Belgrade recreation. Launching on Saturday\, July 18 from the Center for All Seasons\, this event offers a fresh way for year-round residents\, seasonal neighbors\, and visitors to connect with the stunning Belgrade Lakes watershed. \nWhether you are looking for a challenge or a casual float\, we have a course for you! \n\nThe Main Race: A competitive 6.5-mile course for the seasoned paddlers.\nThe Party Paddle: A shorter\, relaxed course perfect for families and fun.\n\nJoin the Party Paddle!
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/great-pond-flatwater-frenzy/
LOCATION:Belgrade Center for All Seasons\, 1 Center Dr\, Belgrade\, Maine\, 07917
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160258Z
CREATED:20260602T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160258Z
UID:10000244-1784448000-1784466000@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Belgrade Lakes Market
DESCRIPTION:The Belgrade Lakes Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm\, Father’s Day – Labor Day \n \nThis widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh\, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce\, baked goods\, sweet treats\, and local art. Parking is located along Main Street & at the Village Green Parking Lot for cars\, docks for boat access from Great Pond are located in the Mill Stream behind the 7 Lakes Alliance building and the Post Office on the east side of Route 27\, and docks for access from Long Pond are located behind Day’s Store on the west side of Route 27. \n  \nPublic Docks \nGreat Pond: 7 Lakes Alliance at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes & Belgrade Lakes Post Office at 171 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes \nLong Pond: Day’s Store at 182 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/belgrade-lakes-market/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162212Z
CREATED:20260512T201046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T162212Z
UID:10000229-1784541600-1784548800@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Walk with the Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Walk through the wildflowers of our Quill Hill Conservation Area with Maine Master Naturalist Deb Stahler. \nWildflower walk on the Quill Hill Conservation Area in 2024 \nThe walk will focus on wildflower identification and investigate how many species we see that are native vs how many have been brought here after European occupation. Deb graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist Program in 2020 and has been leading walks since then. We will be on level ground and walking fairly slowly to fully appreciate the nature around us. \n\nParking\nMeet at the Quill Hill Trailhead on Drury Lane in Rome\, just passed Rome Corner on route 225.\n		\n			Directions & trail map		\n\n\nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/walk-with-the-wildflowers/
LOCATION:quill hill conservation area
CATEGORIES:family friendly,hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T174138Z
CREATED:20260717T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T174138Z
UID:10000281-1784714400-1784721600@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Natural History Boat Tour of Great Pond
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour with Captain Sal to learn about the natural history of Great Pond. \n \nAll aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for a natural history tour of Great Pond led by 7 Lakes Alliance’s Captain Sal. This tour will highlight the natural environment and the importance of land conservation in the effort to safeguard the water quality of the lakes we know and love. \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so registration is required. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \nMeeting Location:\nThis program will meet at 7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME 04917. Here\, we will gather and review boat safety\, board the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom (22 ft pontoon boat)\, and venture out onto Great Pond. \nWhat to Bring:\n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide life jackets for all attendees. Life jackets must be word at all times while on the floating classroom. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/natural_history_tour/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T190841Z
CREATED:20260630T190841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190841Z
UID:10000277-1784818800-1784822400@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Chewonki: Animal Adaptations
DESCRIPTION:Learn about adaptations\, try on fun costumes\, and see firsthand how three of our live\, non-releasable animals have adaptations that help them thrive in their specific habitats\, including our local marine habitat. \nShowing off some fun costumes \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/chewonki-animal-adaptations/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chewonki Animal Presentation,family friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T190059Z
CREATED:20260720T190059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T190059Z
UID:10000282-1784887200-1784894400@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Guided Paddle to Lost Pond (Long Pond)
DESCRIPTION:Paddle south from the Long Pond boat launch to see unique aquatic and wetland plants. \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Dan Woughter\, we will paddle south from the Long Pond Boat Launch to see unique plants in this wetland ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org by 2pm on Thursday the 23rd to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Long Pond Boat Launch located on Castle Island Road\, just west of Castle Island Camps. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°30’43.0″N 69°54’45.7″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-to-lost-pond-long-pond/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160258Z
CREATED:20260602T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160258Z
UID:10000245-1785052800-1785070800@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Belgrade Lakes Market
DESCRIPTION:The Belgrade Lakes Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm\, Father’s Day – Labor Day \n \nThis widely visited market is a wonderful way to support local and stock up on summer favorites. Vendors bring fresh\, locally grown and produced products ranging from produce\, baked goods\, sweet treats\, and local art. Parking is located along Main Street & at the Village Green Parking Lot for cars\, docks for boat access from Great Pond are located in the Mill Stream behind the 7 Lakes Alliance building and the Post Office on the east side of Route 27\, and docks for access from Long Pond are located behind Day’s Store on the west side of Route 27. \n  \nPublic Docks \nGreat Pond: 7 Lakes Alliance at 137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes & Belgrade Lakes Post Office at 171 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes \nLong Pond: Day’s Store at 182 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/belgrade-lakes-market/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T200147Z
CREATED:20260720T200147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T200147Z
UID:10000283-1785319200-1785326400@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Natural History Boat Tour of Great Pond
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour with Captain Sal to learn about the natural history of Great Pond. \n \nAll aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for a natural history tour of Great Pond led by 7 Lakes Alliance’s Captain Sal. This tour will highlight the natural environment and the importance of land conservation in the effort to safeguard the water quality of the lakes we know and love. \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so registration is required. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \nMeeting Location:\nThis program will meet at 7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME 04917. Here\, we will gather and review boat safety\, board the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom (22 ft pontoon boat)\, and venture out onto Great Pond. \nWhat to Bring:\n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide life jackets for all attendees. Life jackets must be word at all times while on the floating classroom. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/natural-history-boat-tour-of-great-pond/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Floating Classroom Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T150648Z
CREATED:20260727T150648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150648Z
UID:10000285-1785492000-1785499200@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Guided Paddle on Salmon Lake
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Salmon Lake Boat Launch to join us on a guided paddle! \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Josie Miller\, we will paddle from the Salmon Lake Boat Launch and stick to the shore\, looking at aquatic plants and other wildlife. This paddle will be approximately two hours and will stay along the shoreline. We will have the opportunity to get off at The Narrows Preserve to have a snack and grab a drink of water before heading back to the boat launch. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org by 2pm on Thursday the 30th to inquire.\n\n\nCoast Guard approved life jacket/PFD. Wearing a personal flotation device is required on all paddling programs with 7 Lakes Alliance.\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Salmon Lake Boat Launch located off Spaulding Point Road in Belgrade. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°31’16.0″N 69°47’37.3″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over for plant material. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-on-salmon-lake/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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