Programs, Events & News
Islesboro Islands Trust offers a variety of free environmental education programs and events to the Islesboro community throughout the year.
May Day Celebration!
May Day Celebration - Saturday, May 4th, 10:00-12:00 @ the Blueberry Hill Preserve
Come celebrate the warming soil and longer days with flower crowns, crafts and dancing around the maypole!
Seed Block Workshop
Seed Block Workshop - Saturday, May 11th, 10:00am at the Growing Things Garden
Join Growing Things’ Pam Larson to learn how to start seeds inside by making seed blocks! We will be sowing a variety of pumpkin, gourd and companion flower seeds to be transplanted into IIT’s Learning Garden in June.
Maine's Amazing Corvids
Maine’s Amazing Corvids - Saturday, June 8th, 10:30am @ the Alice L. Pendleton Library
The Corvids are a fascinating bird family that includes Ravens and Crows. Joining us to discuss the habits and characteristics of these birds is local expert, author and birder, Don Reimer.
Seedling Identification Walk
Seedling Identification Walk & Talk - Monday, July 8th, 10:00am at the Herbert Preserve
Between climate change and over browsing deer, Islesboro’s deciduous trees are under duress. Interested in learning more about how to identify and protect deciduous seedlings? Join IIT with Maine State Forester, Allyssa Gregory, at IIT’s Herbert Preserve to learn about properly identifying seedlings and steps you can take to protect young trees on your property.
Mothing! During National Moth Week
Mothing! Monday, July 22nd, 8:45pm at IIT’s Cregar-Mellencamp Center
July 20 - 28 marks this year’s National Moth Week! To celebrate these varied, unique and crucial nighttime visitors, we will be spending an evening looking for, identifying and talking about the moths found on Islesboro. Join us at IIT’s Cregar-Mellencamp Center at 376 West Bay Road.
Pizza and Family Movie Night!
Pizza and Family Movie Night! Friday, April 12th, 5:30pm @ the Islesboro Community Center
Join IIT at the Islesboro Community Center for a Pizza and Family Movie Night, featuring the 2012 film, the Lorax! This event is free and open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Candle-Dipping Workshop
With power outages spoiling our previously planned candle-dipping workshops, we have rescheduled to Tuesday, March 12th.
March 19th marks this years' Vernal Equinox. A day where we say goodbye to Winter and greet the coming Spring. A day in which light and dark are equal, and every day after, until the Summer Solstice, we see a little more daylight.
Let's celebrate the shift in season by learning how to make our own candles! On Tuesday, March 12, ICS Art teacher, Laura Read, will lead a workshop on making hand-dipped candles at Chloe Joule’s home on Bluff Rd.
Space and supplies are limited. To save your spot, contact Chloe Joule at iitcjoule@gmail.com or 734-6907.
Backyard Forest Health
Backyard Forest Health - Tuesday, March 5th @ 5:00pm, via Zoom
Emerald Ash Borer, Beech Bark and Beech Leaf Disease, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - Maine’s forests are facing a variety of health issues. On Tuesday, March 5th, State of Maine’s forest pathologist, Aaron Bergdahl, and forest entomologist, Colleen Teerling, join us to talk about concerns in our backyard forests and how to identify them.
To tune in to the this virtual talk, follow the Zoom link below:
Maple-tapping with IIT!
Maple-tapping with IIT! Saturday, February 24th, 10:00am @ the Blueberry Hill Preserve
Maine is a rich source of maple syrup and Islesboro is no exception! On Saturday, February 24th, join IIT to learn about the process of maple sugaring at IIT’s Blueberry Hill Preserve with Dan Tutor.
Winter Wreath-Making Workshop
December is nearly here, says the seasonal nip in the air! It’s time to collect greens and create a holiday wreath. Whether you have been making wreaths for years or this is your first one, join us for this fun event.
We’ll start our morning at the Turtle Head Preserve to talk about the different kinds of greens one may choose to use and collect them. Then, we will take our freshly cut greens to Chloe Joule’s home on the Bluff Road to assemble our wreaths.
IIT provides wreath rings and wire. Bring any other decorations you would like to add (pinecones, berries, ribbons, etc), as well as pruners, gloves and a bag to put your greens in.
Space and supplies are limited. To save your spot, contact Chloe Joule at iitcjoule@gmail.com or 734-6907.
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