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World of Whales with Skidompha Public Library
2022-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Whales play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem that helps to support all life on Earth. Join us as we dive deep into the world of whales. We will start with a basic overview of what species have been spotted in the Gulf of Maine (the common and the uncommon). We will also investigate the adaptations that these large mammals have in order to survive in their ocean home. This program will also focus on cetacean stranding response here in Maine, and highlight a few of our most fascinating cases. What challenges do these animals face, and what challenges do we encounter when a report of a stranded cetacean comes through the hotline?
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World of Whales with Lewiston Public Library
2022-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Whales play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem that helps to support all life on Earth. Join us as we dive deep into the world of whales. We will start with a basic overview of what species have been spotted in the Gulf of Maine (the common and the uncommon). We will also investigate the adaptations that these large mammals have in order to survive in their ocean home. This program will also focus on cetacean stranding response here in Maine, and highlight a few of our most fascinating cases. What challenges do these animals face, and what challenges do we encounter when a report of a stranded cetacean comes through the hotline?
This program is geared to adults, but is open to all.
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World of Whales at Rockport Public Library
2022-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockport Public Library, 485 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME, 04856, United States
Whales play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem that helps to support all life on Earth. Join us as we dive deep into the world of whales. We will start with a basic overview of what species have been spotted in the Gulf of Maine (the common and the uncommon). We will also investigate the adaptations that these large mammals have in order to survive in their ocean home. This program will also focus on cetacean stranding response here in Maine, and highlight a few of our most fascinating cases. What challenges do these animals face, and what challenges do we encounter when a report of a stranded cetacean comes through the hotline?
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Pet Rock in the Park
2022-08-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Deering Oaks Park, Portland, ME, United States
Drop by the MMoME table at Pet Rock in the Park! This event will feature live music and food trucks, as well as a diverse list of vendors including pet products, pet daycares, kennels, and animal rescues and shelters with pets looking for their forever homes! Money raised will benefit the Animal Cancer Foundation.

A Seal's Journey with Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library
2022-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. Come learn more about the animals we care for and how you can help.
This all ages program is being offered virtually. Visit the library’s webpage to learn more.

2022 Ocean Commotion 5K Every Day Challenge
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-15 | ME
Wherever you may be you can participate in this event that is so important to MMoME’s ability to stay afloat!
Join us in this challenge to run, walk, ride, paddle, or swim 5K (3.1 miles) every day for the week leading up to the in-person event. Share your photos of your activities on social media with #OceanCommotion #MMoME to show your support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts. You can even recruit your friends and family to join you in the challenge, to make a donation to your efforts, or both!
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2023 Bath Winterfest
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | ME
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Library Park from 10am- 2pm for kids cornhole, temporary tattoos, aquatic themed goodies and more. We seal-iously can’t wait to see you!

Release of Two "Cape Elizabeth Seals"
2023-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Head Beach, Head Beach Road, Phippsburg, ME, United States
You’re invited! On Thursday, March 16 Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) will release two seals that stranded in Cape Elizabeth, Maine earlier this year to the wild.
You might remember our Friday Night Video about one of these seals who was infamously found wandering in the road by a plow truck driver during a January storm. The other had stranded in a similar neighborhood earlier that same month. Both entered MMoME’s rehabilitation facility in Brunswick underweight and required around the clock care including multiple treatments and feedings a day. After learning to eat fish, they graduated to a larger enclosure, which they have shared for the past several weeks, and are now healthy enough to return to the wild.
You’re invited to attend the release, which will take place beginning at 11 a.m. sharp at Head Beach in Phippsburg, Maine. Head Beach is being opened to the public by the Wyman family for this event and MMoME requests that attendees be respectful of this private property by staying on designated paths, carrying in/carrying out and observing the no pets rule.

JR Maxwell Fundraiser
2023-04-26 18:30 - 22:00 | J.R. Maxwell & Co, 122 Front St., Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Head to J.R. Maxwell and Co in Bath on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30pm for a seal-iously great meal! The upper dining room will be reserved for MMoME supporters to dine, with 100% of proceeds from your dinner going to MMoME! Reservations are recommended. Call (207) 443-2014 for your reservation. We can’t wait to see you there!

Gelato Fiasco "Scooping for Community"
2023-05-15 11:00 - 23:00 | Gelato Fiasco, 74 Maine St., Brunswick, ME, United States
Gelato Fiasco partners with non-profits and donates 100% of sales from a non-profit’s supporters on the organization’s designated Scooping for Community Day. On May 15th, head into Gelato Fiasco, Brunswick and say you are there to support Marine Mammals of Maine!

#Slurpback with Maine Oyster Company
2023-05-18 17:00 - 2023-05-20 20:00 | Maine Oyster Company, 38 Portland St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Head to Maine Oyster Company anytime between 5/18-5/20 for MMoME’s #Slurpback event! Maine Oyster Company will be donating .50/cents to Marine Mammals of Maine for every oyster they shuck and sell. Order a dozen oysters? That’s $6 that goes directly to MMoME! Eat local and support MMoME in the process by participating in Maine Oyster Co’s MMoME #Slurpback!

Elsmere BBQ Night
2023-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Elsmere BBQ, 448 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME, United States
Do good while dining out! Enjoy a great meal and have a great time at Elsmere BBQ. Marine Mammals of Maine will receive 8% of all food sales, including take-out from 4-9 pm on June 1, 2023. MMoME representatives will be on hand from 5-7 pm to answer your questions and share more about the animals we respond to and care for.

Turtle Tracks at the Waterboro Public Library
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterboro Public Library, 187 Main St., East Waterboro, ME, 04030, United States
The waters off the coast of Maine are rich in diversity of marine life. This includes sea turtles. Join MMoME to gain a basic understanding of sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation, and the threats that sea turtles face in Maine and globally. We’ll discuss the concept of One Health in regards to the ocean, and how sea turtles are connected to the work we do with marine mammals.

Turtle Tracks at the Skidompha Library
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Skidompha Library, 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME, United States
The waters off the coast of Maine are rich in diversity of marine life. This includes sea turtles. Join MMoME to gain a basic understanding of sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation, and the threats that sea turtles face in Maine and globally. We’ll discuss the concept of One Health in regards to the ocean, and how sea turtles are connected to the work we do with marine mammals.
This event is geared to participants of all ages.

Turtle Tracks at the Dyer Library
2023-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Dyer Library, 371 Main St., Saco, 04072

A Seal's Journey at the Vassalboro Public Library
2023-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Vassalboro Public Library, 930 Bog Road, Vassalboro, ME, 04989, United States
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. You will learn what MMoME is, what we do, the animals wevcare for, and how you can help.

Turtle Tracks at the Rockland Public Library
2023-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St, Rockland, ME, 04841, United States
The waters off the coast of Maine are rich in diversity of marine life. This includes sea turtles. Join MMoME to gain a basic understanding of sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation, and the threats that sea turtles face in Maine and globally. We’ll discuss the concept of One Health in regards to the ocean, and how sea turtles are connected to the work we do with marine mammals.
This event is geared toward adults.

River Jam
2023-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Mechanics Park, 10 Water St, Biddeford, ME
Stop by the MMoME table to say “hi” and learn more about Maine’s marine mammals on Saturday of the River Jam Festival in Biddeford. Join us for a free day of family fun in Mechanics Park, right alongside the gorgeous Saco River! Live music, local vendors, community groups and delicious food are combined with fun, free family activities.

A Seal's Journey at the Camden Public Library
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Camden Public Library, 55 Main St., Camden, ME, 04843, United States
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. You will learn what MMoME is, what we do, the animals we care for, and how you can help.
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Marine Life Off the Coast of Maine at D.A. Hurd Library
2023-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | D.A. Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick, ME, United States
The coast of Maine is rich in ocean life. Our coastal systems nourish our lives, have great economic value, and make our state a unique place to live and play. Marine mammals can shed light on the greater health of this important and rapidly changing ecosystem. Join MMoME as we explore marine life in the Gulf of Maine. Learn about how the work of Marine Mammals of Maine is part of a larger picture reading indicators of change in our waters, and what the impact of these changes could be. Join MMoME as we explore marine life in the Gulf of Maine.
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A Seal's Journey at the Casco Public Library
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd, Casco, ME, 04015, United States
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. You will learn what MMoME is, what we do, the animals we care for, and how you can help.

Wild Oats "Cupcakes for a Cause"
2023-09-24 08:00 - 15:30 | Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe, 166 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Ocean themed cupcakes will be offered for sale at Wild Oats bakery all day long! MMoME will host an event table at the bakery and all proceeds from cupcakes go to MMoME.

Change for Good at Blue Hill CO-OP
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | Blue Hill Co-op, 70 South St., Blue Hill, ME, 04614
During the entire month of October you can donate your change to benefit Marine Mammals of Maine by rounding up at the register at the Blue Hill Co-op. We also invite you to visit our in-store display to learn more about how you can support Maine’s marine mammals. All are welcome to visit and shop Monday- Saturday 8 am- 8 pm and Sunday 8 am- 6 pm.

2023 Ocean Commotion 5K
2023-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg, ME, 04562, United States
Join us for the 9th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race! This scenic 5K benefits Marine Mammals of Maine and its work educating about and providing response, assistance, and care to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in southern and midcoast Maine.
The Ocean Commotion course is appropriate for participants of all fitness levels and takes runners, joggers, walkers, and their canine companions along trails by the ocean, offering stunning coastal scenery and freedom from traffic noise. The timed heats are professionally chip-timed, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male, female, and canine finishers.
You can further support MMoME’s work by purchasing official tech gear to commemorate the event, purchasing raffle tickets, making a donation, or starting a fundraiser to recruit your friends’ and family’s support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.
Other Race Day Activities

A kids 1-mile fun run with prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee required!)
Youth and family activities to engage children in marine conservation: Simulation of the process of rescue and rehab process of a stranded seal, ocean-themed coloring books, whale bone puzzles, and more
Race-day raffle before, during, and just after the race benefitting marine mammal and sea turtle response, rehab, and outreach—including jewelry, artwork, gift certificates, etc.
Info booths about Marine Mammals of Maine, the work we do, some of our favorite responses and rescues, and ways to get involved

Race Day Schedule
Registration: 8:15 am – 9:15 am
5K Walkers Start: 9:00 am sharp
5K Runners Start: 9:20 am sharp
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:30 am
Raffle Tickets Available: 8:15 am – 10:30 am
5K and Raffle Prizes Announced: 10:30 am
Youth Activities: 8:15 am – end of event (~11:00 am)
MMoME Informational Booth: 8:15 am – end of event (~11:00 am)
Additional information and registration

Rising Tide Co-op for Community Day
2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Rising Tide Co-op, 323 Main St, Damariscotta, ME
Rising Tide Co-op’s owners have selected Marine Mammals of Maine to be one of their eleven Co-op for Community Day (CCD) partners in 2024. MMoME will be the CCD partner during the month of May. As a community partner MMoME will receive .5% of Wednesday sales during that month. MMoME will also share information through in-store communications and meet-and-greets at the store each Wednesday during the month. Come by, say hi and shop for a good cause!
MMoME volunteers will be on hand from 11 am to 1 pm, though the Co-op is open normal hours.

Pup Shower
2024-05-05 08:00 - 15:30 | Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe, 166 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Harbor seal pupping season is MMoME’s busiest time of year. Offer a helping hand to the pups by attending our pup shower. Can’t make it in person? All donations, wish list and registry items help the pups!
If you’re joining us in person, consider shopping local! Included here are some gift ideas from our wish list that are readily available at many local stores.
