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.

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.

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."

An unofficial cubing competition will be held Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m., at Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton.

$5 per event.

Bring your own cubes.

See poster for more details. Poster link found on right side of this article, between library logo and map.

The community is invited to a free community Tea Party on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Belfast Boat House. Homemade scones and freshly brewed tea will be provided at no cost.

At the same time and location, the annual organic seedling sale will take place, featuring large quantities of various seedlings generously donated by Village Side Farm in Freedom, all proceeds going to support the Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County.

The Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club invites amateur radio operators, makers, and technology enthusiasts to a special hands-on tech session focused on MeshCore and LoRa radio communication.

The session will take place Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, in Owls Head.

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of spring and practicing mindfulness, Friday, April 24, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston.

"This walk is a great way to explore Georges River Land Trust’s new Beechwood Street trailhead to the Rockland Bog, the largest peatland complex in midcoast Maine," said GRLT, in a news release.

Allyssa Gregory will lead an online presentation via Teams called, How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring, Tuesday, April 7, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center. 

Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, April 15, at 2 p,m, in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library, for a fun scavenger hunt game. 

This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids, who leads the local Maine Prevention Council for Lincoln and Knox Counties, is joining a national movement to shift the conversation from crisis intervention to proactive community support.

Under the 2026 theme, “By Supporting Maine Families, We Keep Children Safe,” local businesses, family support providers, educators, and community leaders are being called to keep a promise. A promise to children and families to support them long before a crisis occurs.

Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park Street, West Rockport. 

Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing photos that are taken by readers — locals and visitors who take joy in the always soul-nourishing landscape of Maine.

The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual Seed Fest on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library.

From 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting, pollinators, soil health, composting, native plants, heirloom vegetables, growing rice and grains in Maine, Wabanaki food sovereignty, and much more.

At noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, writer, boatbuilder, and outdoor enthusiast Kevin Martin will speak in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library about the biggest trees in Maine and New England. This talk, sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend the tree-measuring walk and demonstration that will take place at 3:30 p.m.