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SUMMARY:Poetry Afloat
DESCRIPTION:Join local poet Doug “Woody” Woodsum to learn about nature poetry and to write some of your own. Poetry and nature have gone hand in hand for centuries. Did you know that “imagery” in poetry involves all senses and not just sight? Use rhythm and rhyme\, or don’t. Use metaphors\, similes\, hyperbole\, personification\, puns\, or not. A two-line couplet or a three line haiku can earn you the title: Poet. This user friendly approach will help you out of your comfort zone\, if needed. Samples from famous poets will be provided\, and imitation is encouraged. 7 Lakes Alliance will provide everything you need\, however you are welcome to bring your own supplies. \nDoug “Woody” Woodsum has published poetry in Down East\, The Maine Sunday Telegram\, Yankee\, and dozens of literary journals across the country. His book is titled The Lawns of Lobstermen. \nSuggested age for this event: 12+ \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so please register for this event below. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \n\nMeeting Location: This 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.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide lifejackets\, pens\, and booklets for all attendees \n\nEvent Policies\n\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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/poetry-afloat-2/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
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SUMMARY:Education Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance’s floating classroom for an educational tour of Great Pond. This tour will highlight conserved land\, how we protect water quality\, and wildlife of the lakes. Learn about our conservation teams at 7 Lakes\, and how we work together to conserve the land and lakes of the Belgrade Lakes watershed for all! \n  \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so please register for this event below. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \n  \nMeeting Location: This 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. \n  \nWhat to Bring: \n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide lifejackets for everyone but you are welcome to bring your own\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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/education-boat-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:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20250808T180138Z
CREATED:20250701T145656Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling and Present Tense Poetry
DESCRIPTION:All aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for an emersion into present tense poetry and nature journaling! This program will be led by Maine Master Naturalists Liz Koucky and Sarah Carlson. \nPresent Tense Poetry is a way to notice and record moments of stillness and flow in the waters\, woods\, and sky all around us. These experiences often become metaphoric moments of connection within. Participants will explore how to integrate drawing and/or photography with words to capture and hold these connections. This may simply be for the sheer pleasure of doing so or for times when there might be a desire to remember and revisit such moments. \nLiz Koucky\, longtime resident of Rome\, is a retired teacher\, Stewardship Volunteer with 7 Lakes Alliance and Maine Master Naturalist.  All year long\, she enjoys exploring the wonderful woods and waters of the Belgrade Lakes region. Sarah Carlson\, M.Ed.\, is a retired elementary teacher\, published poet\, certified mindfulness instructor\, and a Maine Master Naturalist.  She combines her unique poetic voice with photography of scenes from her outdoor adventures in her home state of Maine and other wild places. \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so please register for this event below. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \n  \n\n\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 lifejackets\, for all attendees \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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/floating-classroom-program-introducing-present-tense-poetry-into-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTAMP:20250710T194216Z
CREATED:20250710T192440Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders of Water Quality Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:All aboard our floating classroom for a morning out on Great Pond with 7 Lakes Alliance Lake Scientist Matt Farragher! This program will take participants out to one of the “deep sites” of Great Pond where Matt will discuss factors that effect water quality\, the impact that land conservation has on water quality\, and provide hands-on opportunities to learn about water quality measurements. \nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so please register for this event below. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \n  \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 lifejackets for all attendees \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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/wonders-of-water-quality-boat-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:20250729T100000
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SUMMARY:LakeSmart Tour by Boat
DESCRIPTION:Hop on our floating classroom to get a front row seat to LakeSmart properties on Great Pond. This program\, led by a LakeSmart representative\, will follow the shoreline of Great Pond\, pointing out properties that have received a LakeSmart award\, and discussing the importance of reducing erosion into the lakes. \nLakeSmart\nLakeSmart is a state-wide education and outreach program that promotes managing lakefront properties in water quality friendly manor. LakeSmart is the flagship program of Maine Lakes\, partnered with 7 Lakes Alliance as a regional hub and your local lake association. \n		\n			Learn more about LakeSmart		\n\nThe Floating Classroom has limited capacity so please register for this event below. 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 lifejackets\,  for all attendees \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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/lakesmart-tour-by-boat/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
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DTSTAMP:20250710T163006Z
CREATED:20250627T174030Z
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SUMMARY:Great Pond Invasive Aquatic Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance’s Floating Classroom to learn about invasive aquatic plants within our watershed. On this boat ride we will drive to the mouth of Great Meadow Stream\, Robbins Mill Stream\, and Rome Trout Brook\, where there are active infestations of Variable-Leaf Milfoil. Our Invasive Aquatics Coordinator will talk about how the infestation started\, the work that has been done since to reduce the infestation\, and what you can do to help prevent the further spread of milfoil and other invasive species. \n  \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 lifejackets\,  for all attendees \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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/great-pond-invasive-aquatic-plant-tour/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20250710T193835Z
CREATED:20250701T152138Z
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SUMMARY:Conserved Land Tour on Great Pond
DESCRIPTION:All aboard the 7 Lakes Alliance Floating Classroom for a tour of conserved land from the view of Great Pond! Led by 7 Lakes Alliance Land Steward\, Dan Woughter\, 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 please register for this event below. If you have any questions about registration or this event\, please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org. \n\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 lifejackets for all attendees. \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.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/conserved-land-tour-on-our-education-boat/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Floating Classroom Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20250701T145602Z
CREATED:20250616T181859Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Afloat
DESCRIPTION:Join local poet Doug “Woody” Woodsum on 7 Lakes Alliance’s education boat for Poetry Afloat!\nJoin local poet Doug “Woody” Woodsum to learn about nature poetry and to write some of your own. Poetry and nature have gone hand in hand for centuries. Did you know that “imagery” in poetry involves all senses and not just sight? Use rhythm and rhyme\, or don’t. Use metaphors\, similes\, hyperbole\, personification\, puns\, or not. A two-line couplet or a three line haiku can earn you the title: Poet. This user friendly approach will help you out of your comfort zone\, if needed. Samples from famous poets will be provided\, and imitation is encouraged. 7 Lakes Alliance will provide everything you need\, however you are welcome to bring your own supplies. \nDoug “Woody” Woodsum has published poetry in Down East\, The Maine Sunday Telegram\, Yankee\, and dozens of literary journals across the country. His book is titled The Lawns of Lobstermen. \nSuggested age for this event: 12+ \n\nMeeting Location: This 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.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\nsun protection\nwater\nsnacks\n\n7 Lakes Alliance will provide lifejackets\, pens\, and booklets for all attendees \n\nEvent Policies\n\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.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email: sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/poetry-afloat/
LOCATION:7 Lakes Alliance\, 137 Main Street\, Belgrade\, ME\, 04917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Floating Classroom Program
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