Long Pond Plant Paddle

Invasive Aquatic Plant Paddles

Want to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? Join our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants! Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a

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The BugMobile: Chewonki Animal Presentation

7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States
Virtual Event

Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? These questions and many more are answered in The BugMobile, bringing the world of arthropods – insects and their relatives, into your classroom. We look at the forms and functions of different groups of arthropods and explore many fascinating adaptations essential for survival such as

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Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market

7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

The Belgrade Lakes Farmers' Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm, Father's Day - Labor Day   This 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

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Invasive Aquatic Plant Identification Workshops

Invasive Aquatic Plant ID Workshops
7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

Learn about invasive aquatic plants: what they are, why they are bad news, and how you can help prevent them from taking over the Belgrade Lakes! After a short presentation from our Invasive Aquatics program staff, participants will get their hands dirty (literally) and try to identify real-live plants in person! Participants will learn how

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Belgrade Lakes Farmers’ Market

7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

The Belgrade Lakes Farmers' Market occurs every Sunday from 8:00am–1:00pm, Father's Day - Labor Day   This 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

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Poetry Afloat

Education Boat Tours
7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade, ME, United States

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

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