Flatbread Community Bake
2024-08-06 17:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Flatbread, 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United States
On Tuesday, August 6th, Flatbread Co. in Portland will be donating a portion of proceeds from all pizzas sold between 5 pm-9:30 pm to MMoME! Head to Flatbread during those hours and get your flippers on some freshly made pizza while supporting marine conservation!

A Seal's Journey at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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.

This presentation is being offered as part of the Ocean Day events.

A Seal's Journey at Rice Public Library
2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery, ME
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.

2024 Ocean Commotion 5K
2024-10-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg, ME, 04562, United States
Join us for the 10th 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

Additional information and registration

Wild Oats "Cupcakes for a Cause"
2024-10-27 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. Stop by to grab a treat and say “hi”!

Outreach Table at Patagonia
2024-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Patagonia Freeport, 100 Main St, Freeport, ME
Stop by Patagonia in Freeport to meet outreach volunteers and learn more about MMoME. We look forward to meeting you!

Marine Mammal Health in the Gulf of Maine
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:15 | Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME, 04011
Presented as part of the Midcoast Senior College Winter Wisdom 2025 Series.
Marine Mammals of Maine is a non–profit dedicated to supporting a thriving marine mammal population in the Gulf of Maine and beyond through response, triage, research, and community education. This illustrated presentation dives deeper into its work, the species they respond to, and marine mammal health. Lynda Doughty is the Founding Executive Director of MMOME. In her career she has provided care for thousands of animals, opened Maine’s first seal triage/rehab center, and participated in marine rescue and environmental improvement efforts.
Free and open to the public. This event will take place at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.

A Seal's Journey with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Thomas Memorial Library 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 (with special stories from Cape Elizabeth), and how you can help.
Presenter info:
Jessica Woodend has been volunteering with MMoME for the past 7 years. She helps with events and presentations, and is also on the response and animal care team. Jessica has built a career in wildlife education and has been able to connect communities to their local wildlife in locations across the country.

A Seal's Journey with Scarborough Public Library
2025-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Scarborough Public Library 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.

'A Year with the Seals' book launch and signing
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Back Cove Books, 651 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Back Cove Books is excited to host Alix Morris for the launch of A Year with the Seals on Tuesday, July 15th at 6:30pm! Alix will be in conversation with Lynda Doughty, Founding Executive Director of Marine Mammals of Maine. A portion of all sales for the event will be donated to MMoME.
About the Book
Environmental journalist Alix Morris spends an eye-opening year getting to know these elusive, intelligent creatures, investigating the effects of their extraordinary return from the brink of extinction and how we can try to bring nature back into balance. It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured people’s interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate. Morris also gets to know all of the competing interests in the intense debate about the newly recovered seal populations in our coastal waters, from local fishermen whose catch is often diminished by savvy seals, to tribes who once relied on seal-hunting for food, clothing, and medicine, to seal rescue workers and biologists, to surfers and swimmers now encountering seal-hunting sharks in coastal waters. A Year with the Seals is a rare look at what happens when conservation efforts actually work, and how human tampering with ecosystems continues to have unexpected consequences. But it’s also a gripping adventure story of a journalist determined to understand seals and our relationship with them for herself.
Alix Morris is a science writer in midcoast Maine. Her work has appeared in the Boston Globe Magazine, Smithsonian, Sierra Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Down East Magazine, and elsewhere, and she has graduate degrees in science writing from MIT and global health from Johns Hopkins.
Lynda Doughty founded Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011. Born and raised in Maine, Lynda always knew she wanted to work helping marine mammals and has led marine mammal response organizations for many years, including providing care for thousands of animals and opening Maine’s first seal triage center. Lynda was recognized by Portland Press Herald in 2014 as one of 10 Mainers to be thankful for and in 2021, she was named a CNN Hero.
To purchase books and RSVP (not required) visit https://backcovebooks.com/events/2715020250715

Flatbread Community Bake
2025-07-29 17:00 - 21:30 | Flatbread, 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United States
On Tuesday, July 29th, Flatbread Co. in Portland will be donating a portion of proceeds from all pizzas sold between 5 pm-9:30 pm to MMoME! Head to Flatbread during those hours and get your flippers on some freshly made pizza while supporting marine conservation!

Wild Oats "Cupcakes for a Cause"
2025-08-10 08:00 - 2025-08-17 15:30 | Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe, 166 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Wild Oats Bakery in Brunswick is expanding their Cupcakes for a Cause for a full week this year. Stop in and grab a seal cupcake and support MMoME at the same time!

World of Whales at Baxter Memorial Library
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St, Gorham, 04038, 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?
Learn More.

A Seal's Journey with Zadoc Long Free Library
2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Zadoc Long Free Library, 5 Turner St., Buckfield, ME, 04220, United States
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Zadoc Long Free Library 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.

A Year With the Seals Reading and Conversation
2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074
Join author Alix Morris, who spent extensive time with Marine Mammals of Maine while writing this book, and Lynda Doughty for a talk about all things seals. We’ll be “unlocking the secrets of the sea’s most charismatic creatures.” Books will be available for purchase.
A rare look at what happens when conservation efforts work, and how human tampering with ecosystems continues to have unexpected consequences. A Year with the Seals is also a gripping adventure story of a journalist determined to understand seals and our relationship with them for herself. Author Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.⁣
Registration is required for this event, with 40 spots available.

2025 Ocean Commotion 5K
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg, ME, 04562, United States
Join us for the 11th 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

Additional information and registration

A Year With the Seals Reading and Conversation
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME, 04011
Join author Alix Morris, who spent extensive time with Marine Mammals of Maine while writing this book, and Lynda Doughty for a talk about all things seals. We’ll be “unlocking the secrets of the sea’s most charismatic creatures.” Books will be available for purchase.
A rare look at what happens when conservation efforts work, and how human tampering with ecosystems continues to have unexpected consequences. A Year with the Seals is also a gripping adventure story of a journalist determined to understand seals and our relationship with them for herself. Author Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.⁣

A Year With the Seals Book Talk and Signing
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Patagonia Freeport, 100 Main St, Freeport, ME
Join us at Patagonia in Freeport on Wednesday 1/14, at 6:30PM, for a special event with Alix Morris, author of A Year with the Seals. The event is free, though we are asking guests to RSVP for the event here.
This event will feature short readings from Alix’s book and insightful conversations with moderator Jen Borderud as well as a table where you can learn more about Marine Mammals of Maine and other local businesses. There will also be a Q&A session where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Afterward, meet the author during a book signing. A limited quantity of books will be available for purchase.
There is no cost for this event, and light refreshments will be provided. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a Patagonia product giveaway!
A rare look at what happens when conservation efforts work, and how human tampering with ecosystems continues to have unexpected consequences. A Year with the Seals is also a gripping adventure story of a journalist determined to understand seals and our relationship with them for herself. Author Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.⁣

A Seal's Journey at Springvale Public Library
2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St., Springvale, ME
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Springvale Public Library 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.

Salted Seal Latte Fundraiser
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-19 | Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe, 166 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
April 1- April 19- Wild Oats Bakery in Brunswick is offering a special Salted Seal iced latte, of which 100% of proceeds will be donated to MMOME. Stop by for this salted caramel treat and support seals at the same time!

A Seal's Journey at Goodall Memorial Library
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main St., Sanford, ME
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library 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. This event is geared towards adult participants.

Wells Beach Cleanup
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Wells Beach, 200 Sanford Road, Wells, ME, United States
Beach cleanup at Wells Beach! This is a busy area for marine mammal activity and we’d love your help! Help with the clean up and visit the MMoME volunteers at the same time. The event is hosted by the Wells Police Department, but MMOME volunteers will be there tabling and helping out.
Volunteers will meet at Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road, at 10:00 am, then head out in groups to clean Wells Harbor, Wells Beach, and Drakes Island Beach.
Beach lovers of all ages are welcome. Gloves and other supplies will be provided, and if you have a reach extender, feel free to bring it along to help pick up litter. Congdon’s Doughnuts will be supplying free donuts for all particpants.
To RSVP, email Saundra at beachcleanup@yahoo.com with your name and the number of people in your group.

Pup Shower
2026-04-19 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!

Seal Day with the Portland Sea Dogs
2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave., Portland, ME
🎉 Join Us for Marine Mammals of Maine Day at the Ballpark! ⚾
Date & Time: April 25th, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Gates open at 11:30 AM)
Location: Hadlock Field
Game: Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
Get ready for a fun afternoon of baseball while supporting a great cause! Join us at the ballpark as we celebrate and support Marine Mammals of Maine. Come enjoy the game, cheer on the Sea Dogs, and help raise awareness for the incredible work being done to protect and rescue marine mammals along Maine’s coast.
🦭 Special Ticket Opportunity: Purchase your tickets through the dedicated event link, and a portion of every ticket sold will go directly to Marine Mammals of Maine to support their rescue, response, and education efforts.
Bring your friends, family, and fellow ocean lovers for a great day at the ballpark!
Let’s make a splash and knock this one out of the park for marine mammal conservation! ⚾🌊
Purchase tickets here.

Presentation at Eldredge Lumber
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Eldredge Lumber, 627 US Route 1, York, ME
This presentation in partnership with Eldredge Lumber is open to the public. Come learn about MMoME’s work, the species we respond to, and marine mammal health in the Gulf of Maine. Please RSVP at info@eldredgelumber.com or 207-363-3004. Light refreshments will be served.

Lynda Doughty at Totman Public Library
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Totman Public Library, 28 Parker Head Rd, Phippsburg, ME
Lynda Ada, the Founding Executive Director of Marine Mammals of Maine and proud Phippsburg native, will dive into marine mammal response and health in the Gulf of Maine. She will detail cases that MMoME has responded to in the Phippsburg area.

Burgers for Burgers
2026-06-04 15:00 - 20:00 | Spinney’s Restaurant, 987 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME
Join us at Spinney’s Restaurant in Phippsburg for a fundraiser for MMoME. A portion of burger and drink sales will be donated to MMOME. Join us for some good food and perhaps a seal sighting or two!

Turtle Tracks at the New Gloucester Public Library
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Rd, New Gloucester, ME, 04260
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.

A Seal's Journey at Thomas Memorial Library
2026-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Thomas Memorial Library 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.

A Seal's Journey at Belfast Free Library
2026-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Belfast Free Library, 106 High St., Belfast, ME
Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Belfast Free Library 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. This event is geared towards adult participants.
