Erin Cocca is a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation where she assists farmers and other private landowners in creating and managing pollinator habitat on their property. This workshop will include a presentation on native pollinators and ways to improve habitat for them in your garden. The hands on workshop will include the...
The Good Life Center staff will lead this hands on workshop that will cover the basics of the principles of composting as well as how to construct a well designed compost pile. Participants will learn about Scott Nearing's composting strategies as well as how enhance the overall fertility of their garden with time tested composting...
Good Life Center resident stewards Lucy and Jordan have led writing and poetry workshops for years. In this hands-on workshop for writers of all experience levels, participants will explore sensory writing with a focus on place and memory. Drawing inspiration from The Good Life Center’s gardens and from short excerpts by the Nearings and contemporary...
Jonathan Hart, a solar expert with Revision Energy, will lead participants through a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of off grid solar systems. Comparing off grid systems to grid tied systems will be covered as well. Participants will have a chance to learn about he latest developments and technology in solar panels, storage battery...
Led by arborist, organic farmer, and Blue Hill Tree Warden Phil Norris, this workshop will focus on selecting the best tools and best practices for healthy tree growth, promoting optimal harvest results, and safe pruning techniques. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Bring pruning tools and dress for the weather. Admission is free,...
“Turn Off the Machines” — a public screening of a new film about the alternative lifestyle of Ethan Hughes and his family of Belfast, Maine. Suggested donation: $10
Sourdough 101: What is Sourdough? A workshop and in-depth conversation about Fermented Bread and Culture for all levels of skill and experience. Bring your questions and curiosity and take home some starter. Suggested donation: $10
Since the 1950s, the United States has seen a steady decrease in gathering spaces that effectively foster meaningful, long-lasting support networks and community belonging. As the country becomes more divided and individualistic, we see an uptick in isolation and a decline in public health and well-being. In this talk, explore the three components of community...
Much of history has been buried by the passage of time. Join writer and history researcher Avery Yale Kamila who will first read Moral Treason, a paper she wrote for the Elizabeth Oakes Smith Society exploring 19th-century Maine author Oakes Smith's early work as an editor and involvement in the previously unknown Portland Female Anti-Matrimonial...
Learn how to make wicking buckets for your plants! Anyone who wishes to make their own Wicking Bucket should bring a 5 gallon bucket. Suggested donation: $10
The Good Life Center Board will lead this hands on workshop that will cover the basics of the principles of composting as well as how to construct a well designed compost pile. Participants will learn about Scott Nearing's composting strategies as well as how enhance the overall fertility of their garden with time tested composting...
Good Life Center resident stewards Lucy and Jordan have led writing and poetry workshops for years. In this hands-on workshop for writers of all experience levels, participants will explore sensory writing with a focus on place and memory. Drawing inspiration from The Good Life Center’s gardens and from short excerpts by the Nearings and contemporary...