MMoME

Volunteer Information Session December 2022
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ME
There are a few different ways to get involved with MMoME’s work! Opportunities range from the critical roles of assisting with development, fundraising, outreach, education, stranding response, and more. All prospective volunteers are required to attend an informational session to familiarize you with the organization, and to help you, and MMoME, identify if you’re a good fit for the volunteer roles currently available. The info sessions also offer an opportunity for individuals to meet some of MMoME’s staff and volunteers.
Fill out the below volunteer interest form to receive information regarding the next info session.
Volunteer Interest Form

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!
Register Here

A Seal's Journey with Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library
2022-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Pet Rock in the Park
2022-08-28 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

World of Whales at Rockport Public Library
2022-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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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World of Whales with Lewiston Public Library
2022-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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 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?
Online.
Learn More.

All About Whales at Merrill Memorial Library
2022-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Join us at the Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth to learn all about whales. Registration is required. Learn more at https://yarmouthlibrary.org/library_event/marine-mammals-of-maine/

Volunteer Information Session July 2022
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ME

A Seal's Journey with Buck Memorial Library
2022-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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. You will learn what MMoME is, what we do, which animals we care for, and how you can help. This program is good for all ages. No registration is required.
Login to Zoom for this program at https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83746204238?pwd=[REDACTED]

A Seals Journey at Patten Free Library
2022-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Do you know what to do if you find an animal stranded on the beach? Marine Mammals of Maine rescues 300 marine animals every year, and works hard to nurse these animals back to health. Learn more about Marine Mammals of Maine, how to tell if a stranded animal really needs help, and what you should do. We will talk about some of the common local marine animals you may see off the coast or on the beach and how to protect them. Ages 6-12. With support from a Merrymeeting Bay Trust Grant.
More information.

World of Whales at Waterboro Public Library
2022-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Waterboro Public Library, 187 Main St., East Waterboro, ME, 04030, United States
Whales play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem that helps to support all life on Earth. Join us at the Waterboro Public Library 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 MMoME’s most fascinating cases. What challenges do these animals face, and what challenges does MMoME encounter when a report of a stranded cetacean comes through their hotline?
Open to all ages.

A Seal's Journey at Rockport Library
2022-07-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rockport Public Library, 485 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME, 04856, United States
For All Ages

Event Location:
Rockport Room

Contact:
Charlie Gluck
cgluck@rockportmaine.gov

Join us at the Rockport 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 Seal's Journey at Dyer Library
2022-07-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dyer Library, 371 Main St., Saco, 04072
For All Ages
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey – from stranding to release and all of the obstacles in between.
This is an in-person event at the Dyer Library.

A Seal's Journey at Skidompha Public Library
2022-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Skidompha Library, 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME, United States
For All Ages
Join us as we take you through a seal’s journey – from stranding to release and all of the obstacles in between.
More information at http://www.skidompha.org/event/marine-mammals-of-maine-a-seals-journey/

A Seal's Journey at the Auburn Public Library
2022-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St, Auburn, ME, 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, which animals we care for, and how you can help. This program is good for all ages. No registration is required.
Learn more at http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/A/AUBURNME/EKPMONTH.cfm?zeeOrg=AUBURNME

Marine Life off the Coast of Maine
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Skidompha Library, 184 Main St, Damariscotta, ME, United States
Join us as we explore marine life in the Gulf of Maine. Learn about our work to monitor and positively affect changes in the ecosystem.
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Liberty Library Kickoff for Summer Reading
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Join MMOME for a presentation on whales as we join the Liberty Library for their kickoff for Summer Reading. Learn all about whales and some of the other animals we encounter.
This event will be hosted on Zoom. Join from anywhere!
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Saco Bark in the Park
2022-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Saco Dog Park, 60 School St, Saco, ME, 04072, United States
Stop by the MMoME table at “A K9 Celebration” at the Saco Dog Park. The day will be filled with pet themed vendors, non profits, activities for your 4 legged friends (and also some for your 2 legged ones) and raffles!

Ocean Commotion
2017-10-14 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg, ME, 04562, United States
Marine Mammals of Maine Presents:
3rd Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk!
The scenic 5K route takes runners past beaches where Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) responds to stranded seals every year, overlooks the ocean, and far from vehicle traffic; a truly unique experience for all fitness levels!
Now in its third year, Ocean Commotion 5K is Marine Mammals of Maine’s largest fundraiser of the year, and supports marine mammal and sea turtle response, rescue, care, education and research in Maine.
Last year, the Ocean Commotion 5K event turned out to be a huge success again, and raised just over $13,000.00! 100% of the funds raised went directly to the nearly 300 seals, whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles MMoME responded to in 2016. Thank you to the nearly 200 runners who came out to make the event so successful!
The Race:
From families, seasoned and competitive runners, walkers, to those looking to support Maine’s marine wildlife, all are invited to participate. Leashed, friendly dogs are also welcome to participate and take part in the day’s events!
The unique 5K course is set far from vehicle traffic and takes runners, joggers, walkers, and their canine companions along trails by the ocean, offering stunning coastal scenery (check out photos of last year’s course below).
Designed for participants of all fitness levels, the 5K will be professionally chip timed and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers, as well as the top 3 dogs to cross the finish line!
**NOTE: all runners will be chip-timed, walkers can decide during the online registration process if they would like to be timed or not!
During the registration process, you can opt to purchase a popular official tech t-shirt to commemorate the event. You can also chose to make an additional donation, and 100% of those funds will go directly towards MMoME’s work and the animals we help.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Registration: 7:30 am -8:30 am
1 Mile Kid’s Fun-Run (no registration or sign up fee required): TBD-check back for updates!
5K Walkers Start: 8:30 am sharp
5K Runners Start: 8:45 am sharp
Raffle Tickets Available: 7:30 am-10:00 am
Youth Activities: begin at 7:30 am until end of event
MMoME Informational Booth: 7:30 am until end of event
5K and Raffle Prizes Announced: 10:00 am
Other Race Day Activities for the Whole Family!
Whether you’re a runner or walker participating in the 5K, or just looking for some fun activities for you and the family, all are welcome to join in on the other activities at this event!
Exciting raffle items (including white water rafting trips, snow mobile rentals, restaurant gift certificates, nautical themed decor and jewelry, pet accessories, and much more!) will be available throughout race-day morning, as well as a booth with information about MMoME’s work, mission, and a few of our favorite rescue stories.
There will also be a kid’s area with seal, dolphin and sea turtle stranding related activities to engage children about the world of marine mammals and rescue. Other children and family activities include marine-themed coloring books, large whale bone puzzles and much more!
Want to do more to support MMoME and marine mammals?
You can start your own fundraising page after registering online as a 5k participant! All money you raise on behalf of MMoME will help keep the stranding hotline ringing, the stranding truck fueled, and the stranding team prepared for response. A prize will be awarded to the individual who raises the most for marine mammals.

Pup Shower
2017-05-13 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Marine Mammals of Maine, 3 Farr Lane, Harpswell, ME, 04079, United States
