Events
We offer a variety of events throughout the year, providing opportunities for our stakeholders, our Wind Rose & Legacy Societies, and our community to engage with our exciting work and our talented experts. Use the drop-down menu to the right to filter the events list by the audience. Please note that registration for certain events is by invitation only.
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Oases of Life: Seamounts and Deep-Sea Corals
Professional Development for Educators of Grades 6-12
8:30 AM | Gulf of Maine Research InstituteSATAPR112026 -
Southern Maine Field Day: Getting Youth Involved in Monitoring Vernal Pools
Join us for an afternoon of exploring vernal pools and curriculum resources to get youth involved in monitoring efforts.
3:30 PM | Thomas Memorial LibraryTUEAPR142026 -
Celebrating Community Science in the Kennebec Estuary Region!
In honor of global citizen science month, come learn about community science and how to get involved in projects collecting data near you!
6 PM | OnlineTHUAPR232026 -
Seaweed Saturday
Join us for this free, one-day expo of seaweed food, art, and fun on the Portland waterfront!
11 AM | Gulf of Maine Research InstituteSATAPR252026 -
Panel 1: From the Gulf of Maine to Global Seas: Kelp Restoration in Action
Maine’s kelp forests are changing—and the work to understand and restore them is happening right here on our coast, and around the world.
11:30 AM | Gulf of Maine Research InstituteSATAPR252026 -
Panel 2: Beyond the Shore: Seaweed Innovation & Maine’s Blue Economy
From bioplastics to cosmetics to agricultural applications, seaweed is fueling an exciting new wave of innovation in Maine’s coastal economy
1 PM | Gulf of Maine Research InstituteSATAPR252026 -
Panel 3: Deep Dive: Seaweed as Food and Medicine
Seaweed has been a staple food and source of nourishment in coastal cultures for centuries—and today, it’s gaining renewed attention.
2:30 PM | Gulf of Maine Research InstituteSATAPR252026 -
Grant Writing 101
Join in for some tips and tricks around grant writing along with time to practice skills and ask questions.
11 AM | OnlineTUEMAY052026 -
Bangor Area Field Day: Getting Youth Involved in Monitoring Vernal Pools
Join us for an afternoon of exploring vernal pools and curriculum resources to get youth involved in monitoring efforts.
3:30 PM | University of Maine - Cooperative Extension BuildingTUEMAY052026 -
Scientist To Go with Dr. Zhuomin (Jasmine) Chen
Join Zhuomin to learn about her studies in physical oceanography that help us understand more about the Gulf of Maine and climate change.
10 AM | OnlineTHUMAY142026
