Great Works Regional Land Trust is offering a one night class designed to help you use technology to identify birds, plants, and wildlife in your own backyard. This class will be followed up with a weekend hike on one of GWRLT’s public preserves in the school district region. Learn how to navigate and store your data on E-Bird and I-Naturalist. Use Merlin in real time to identify birdsong and connect what you hear to what you see. Whether in your backyard or deep in the woods, you can track your wildlife adventures by place and by date. Participants should bring their smartphones to download the apps they choose to use.

Class Times are as follows: 

Classroom time: Monday, May 11: 6 - 8p at Noble Middle and High School
Hike Day: Saturday, May 16: 9a location to be determind

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10 

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten 

Create beautiful landscapes from batik and cotton fabric scraps and embellishments. You do not need an expensive pattern or a kit to make this wall-hanging that you will want to frame. Techniques taught are based on Karen Eckmeier’s original book: “Accidental Landscapes, Surprisingly Simple Quilted Scenes”.

Download the materials list for the fabric landscape class here.

( Optional book purchase available from instructor for $21.95 )

Join us for a walking tour of wild edible plants. We’ll identify as many as we can find. You may want to bring a notepad, camera, or a small basket to collect samples. We will not be actively foraging during the class. Foraged snacks will be provided!

Minimum: 4 | Maximum: 10 

You can improve your defensive driving abilities. Learn collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that challenge Maine drivers. If you complete the course, you will receive a 3-point credit on your license. Sorry, online registration is not available for this class. Please provide your date of birth and license number when you call to register at 646-4565, or write it on your registration form if mailing. Minimum of 10 needed to run the class please register early. INSTRUCTOR: Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Representative

Meet with Kelly Monroe from In The Magic Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. She is a travel agent that specializes in all things Disney. You’ll be given information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks, dining plans and Disney Genie. Kelley is an experienced Disney traveler and can provide you with tips and tricks you usually only hear after your trip.

Instructor: Kelly Monroe is an experienced travel agent from “In The Magic Travel, An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner", with 12 years specializing in Disney destinations.

Watercolor Abstracts: Nature as Your Guide 

Explore your creativity with this one-night fun and relaxing watercolor class! Using leaves and blossoms as a natural reference, you’ll create a beautiful abstract painting inspired by the shapes and textures of nature. 

No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy experimenting with color, form, and the natural world. Take home a unique piece of art that celebrates the beauty of spring! 

If you are just starting on your spiritual path and feel overwhelmed or have been on your path for a while and feel stuck or unsure of what to do next, this group is for you. Come share your experiences, struggles, and successes in a supportive environment and explore ways to break through barriers or amp up your practice to get yourself to the next level. Topics of discussion may include but are not limited to: self-healing techniques, suggested reading, meditation, journaling, self-compassion, self-reflection, creative pursuits, and more.

Maximum: 20 Students