MMoME

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!

Turtle Tracks at Baxter Memorial Library
2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St, Gorham, 04038, 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.
This event is geared toward children.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

A Seal's Journey at Falmouth Memorial Library
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME, 04105, 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.
