Jock Robie will lead a free indoor Worm Bin Harvest workshop on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. This session is for any interested alumni and new students.

It will be run as follows: 

1. Harvest for Alumni of Previous Workshops:

On Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m., entomologist Gabriel LeMay will lead a walk in Belfast City Park, focusing on how to spot signs of infestation and insect damage in common trees. The event, sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club and its Tree Working Group, will begin at the gate to the park on Northport Avenue, and is free and open to the public.

Boothbay Region Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and The Schmid Preserve are planning a spring volunteer trail work morning on Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m., to focus on the seven mile long River Link Trail and general trail clean-up in the Schmid Preserve. 

There will be three groups to work on the following sections:

-McKay to Zak Preserve will meet at the McKay Road parking area at 9 a.m.

-CRCT will meet at the River Road parking area across the road from Dodge Point.

-Schmid people will meet at the Old County Road gate.

Five Town Little League (FTLL) is deepening its partnership with Camden Hills Regional High School through a combined $1,500 contribution supporting both baseball and softball programs, reinforcing a growing collaboration that benefits student-athletes across multiple age groups, according to an April 13 news release from FTLL.

The annual Earth Day Clean-Up hosted by the South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Gilford Butler Center.

John Fromer, Merryspring program director, will lead a walk to the vernal pool at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, April 28, at 12 p.m.  

See and examine wood frog and spotted salamander eggs under hand lenses (supplied) or on an iPad connected to a microscope on site. Learn about the importance of vernal pools in their early development. 

"Spring is an amazing time in the amphibian world – now is the time when frogs and salamanders are migrating from their wintertime woodland hideouts to vernal pools," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release.

Join GRLT for a vernal pool program at the Rockland Bog on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Vernal pools are special, ephemeral bodies of water where frogs, salamanders, and insects breed.

"On this guided exploration, participants will learn about these incredible, small creatures and get up close to their pools," said GRLT.

There will be a Bake Sale and Book Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 - 11 a.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road.

Donations toward the bake sale appreciated.

John Fromer will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Perennial Combinations, on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center .

A new podcast focused on finding solutions to Maine’s workforce challenges launched April 7, 2026, with an interview with Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty. 

“Maine Ideas” will focus on finding practical, actionable solutions to common workforce challenges at Maine companies of all sizes," said host Dan Belyea, the chief workforce development officer at the Maine Community College System (MCCS), in a news release.

Join Wayne King and Lenore Wolf as they present a program with a collection of boas, pythons, geckos and other lizards to liven up your spring break. They will present an educational program on Thursday, April 23, from 2 - 3 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast; no registration required. 

The Knox Clinic, in collaboration with the Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC), will host a free community clothing giveaway on Wednesday, April 29, from 1 - 3 p.m., at 11 White Street, in Rockland. Community members are invited to browse a wide selection of free shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, and additional clothing items available at no cost.

Kylian Babik, of Appleton, a senior at Camden Hills Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal's Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship.

United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold a Spring Volunteer Recruitment Expo, a free public event designed to connect community members with nonprofit organizations in need of volunteer support. The expo will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Flanagan Community Center, 61 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from a wide range of nonprofit groups serving Knox and Waldo counties, explore volunteer opportunities, and discover how their passions and skills can support vital community needs.

The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites students, families, and educators from across Maine to experience STEM Fest, a two-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, math, and skilled trades on May 8–9.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual workshop on spring landscaping and lawn care on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m. This session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits.

ORONO — Whether it's an invention, experiment, video, musical performance or literary analysis, University of Maine students will showcase their work and talent during the UMaine Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity on April 17, at the New Balance Field House.

BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center.

Join Merryspring in person or remotely for this overview of mapping projects at Merryspring with a focus on the new live maps application. Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential, and future directions for habitat and other mapping may also be reviewed.

Nursing Circle has moved to the third Friday of the month, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library Children's Room.

This circle welcomes expectant and nursing families of all stripes with their nurslings of all ages.

"Come meet other families," said the Library, in a news release. "Come with questions, or just to socialize. Refreshments and positive vibes are provided."

Free to attend.

"Spring is officially here, and minds and hearts are turning to growing," said Camden Public Library, in a news release. "Some organized gardeners have already started seedlings and sketched out plots. If you haven’t, you can still get on board with small acts of gardening. Or you may have be looking for a gardening plot."