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Dear John,
It’s hard to believe it is already October — one of the most beautiful months of the year in Maine. The poet Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote of October [[link removed]] :
October is the treasurer of the year,
And all the months pay bounty to her store;
The fields and orchards still their tribute bear,
And fill her brimming coffers more and more
But she, with youthful lavishness,
Spends all her wealth in gaudy dress,
And decks herself in garments bold
Of scarlet, purple, red, and gold…
As we consider what October means for each of us, we’re going to learn together about what Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and her staff are doing to keep Maine’s elections safe, secure, and accessible. We’re also going to learn how to utilize pollinators in our spaces and explore the role that small-scale farms can play in environmental conservation.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
--Will

Friday, October 7, 12-1 PM: No Lunch & Learn

Friday, October 14, 12-1 PM: Everything You Need to Know About Elections with Secretary of State Shenna Bellows

This November, Maine will be heading to the polls to consider who should lead our state. With elections in the news daily, join Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to learn how Maine is ensuring that elections are safe, secure, accessible, and accurate.

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Friday, October 21, 12-1 PM: Planting for Pollinators with the Wild Seed Project

We hear a lot about honey bees but much less about the myriad of other pollinators, like native bees, moths, butterflies, beetles, flies, and birds that also support our food systems and ecological webs. In this presentation, you’ll find out what native plants and management strategies help create habitat for these hard working pollinators and why flowers are just one piece of the puzzle. Join Anna Fialkoff [[email protected]] from the Wild Seed Project to learn more.

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Friday, October 28, 12-1 PM: The Big Role of Small-Scale Farms in Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Harvest International

Climate change and loss of biodiversity threaten the very existence of the human race. While professors and policymakers study, debate, and try to forge agreements, campesinos with little money or education are stabilizing the climate, bringing biodiversity back to degraded lands, and feeding the world. Meet some of these unsung heroes working with Sustainable Harvest International [[link removed]] and learn how millions more could join their ranks to become the cornerstone of a healthy planet and food system. Join Florence Reed, Founder and Director of Sustainable Growth for Sustainable Harvest International , to learn more.

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