Neptune Woods Trails Celebration, Brunswick Landing
Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new multi-use trails located off of Neptune Drive in Brunswick.

• Tours of the new trails;
• Group rides for all experience levels and ages;
• Center Street Cycles and Specialized Bicycles will be on site with 12 of their Stumpjumper mountain bikes for attendees to try.

12:00pm – 2:00pm at Flight Deck Brewing

• Social hour to toast the new trails;
• Gorham Bike and Ski will be on site offering bike repair and mechanics workshops.

Join the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) and Six Rivers-New England Mountain Bike Association (6R-NEMBA) to celebrate the new mountain bike trails at Neptune Woods on Brunswick Landing. Thanks to support from Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and Midcoast Hospital, over 4 miles of introductory level trails were built on this 64-acre parcel of land on the former Naval Air Station.

On October 21, BTLT, 6R-NEMBA, Flight Deck Brewing, Center Street Cycles, Gorham Bike and Ski, Specialized Bikes, and many other community supporters will come together for group rides, demos, tours, workshops, and a toast to the trails. We hope you’ll be there too!

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Directions:
Head east on Bath Road from downtown Brunswick, toward Cooks Corner
Turn right onto Admiral Fitch Ave
Turn left onto Forrestal Drive
Turn right onto Neptune Drive
Neptune Woods will be on your left, across from Coastal Landing

Contact Seth Ramus, Director of Health Professions Advising at Bowdoin if you are interested in transportation to this event
email: [email protected]

Registration for the 4th Annual New England Food System Innovation Challenge closes on October 8th. The Challenge will be held Nov 9-11 at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish Maine.

College Challenge:How might we create products, services, app’s or organizations that support the expansion of production, distribution, processing and consumption of local, sustainably produced food and seafood.  We are seeking idea or very early stage ventures. Registration is now open at:  www.NEInnovationChallenge.org

Consider products or services that address one or more of the following:

* Helping food producers become resilient in light of climate change.
* Applying big data to small-scale production.
* Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) to bring efficiency to small producers and harvesters.
* Providing equal access and ability to purchase healthy food to all.
* Reducing or repurposing food waste.
* Making the food supply chain transparent to all.
* Reducing or conserving inputs – like water – in the production of healthy, sustainably produced food.
* Using drones to improve the efficiency of small-diversified farms.
* Integrating aquaponics, hydroponics or land based aquaculture into the food system.

The food system is vast and complex system and this is by no means a complete list. We are looking for innovative and sustainable idea stage enterprise that could become startup ventures.

Please view this Three-minute video  https://vimeo.com/252044306  and the attached PDF for further information.
Registration is now open at:  www.NEInnovationChallenge.org

Brunswick Farmer’s Market
Tuesday’s and friday’s until early November, 8AM-2PM
On the Brunswick ‘Mall’ or Green– downtown Brunswick

The Brunswick Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the State. Vendor stalls line the intown park, “The Brunswick Mall and Gazebo” to create a wonderful shopping experience. A full complement of farm products will satisfy your shopping needs. Located right in downtown Brunswick, get your groceries at the farmers’ market and get your other errands done at the same time!

Market is held rain or shine, every Tuesday and Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm, May-November.  For more information about the Brunswick Farmers’ Market and its history, see this Bangor Daily News article!

RACE THROUGH THE WOODS
Sun, Sep 30, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson Maine

Join us for the 8^th annual Race Through The Woods trail race, sponsored by First National Bank, on Sunday, September 30th at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson.  Are you inspired by the tranquility of running on rustic trails deep in the Maine woods? Do you enjoy the challenge of highly varied terrain, where slippery roots or loose rocks demand your concentration and sharpen your focus? Then you should register for a beautiful fall “Race through the Woods” at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Explore the exciting mix of single and double-track trails over rolling terrain in this challenging racecourse.

Racing starts at 10:00 am. Racers will have two course options to choose from: a 13.1 mile half-marathon or a 5.5 mile race (5.5 milers share the course with half-marathoners, same start time).  This single loop course brings you over steep hills, through the woods, past beautiful ponds and has about 1,000 feet elevation.

This race is open to beginners, novices, and experienced trail runners alike. If you’ve never been in a trail race this is a great, fun event to start with.  After the race everyone is encouraged to stick around and enjoy a bonfire, hot cider or a beer from Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company one of our sponsors. Light local lunch options will also be available after the races.

Kids 10 years and under can participate in a fun obstacle race starting at about 10:30 am (after the other races have taken off). The race will be only somewhat competitive; the goal is really just to have fun. Each racer will receive a ribbon. Register online using the link below- registration for kids’ race is free.  The course will feature small hurdles, jumps, and mazes. After the official race, kids are welcome to enjoy the course at their own pace. Thanks to our Kids Race Sponsor – Maine Helicopters!

Race fees are $35 for the half marathon, and $25 for the 5.5 miler. Long sleeve technical shirts will be available for purchase with registration. Prizes (homemade PIE!!) will be given to first place finishers (men and women) and in age categories. Prizes will also include local goods donated by businesses and volunteers, and gift certificates to HVNC from Midcoast Conservancy.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Sustainable Maine Lecture Series: DIY Storage, Preservation & Fermentation
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30-8pm
Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. (0.6 mile from campus)

Interested in sustainability, the environment, gardening, or all of the above? Join Sustainable Maine for a Do-It-Yourself Workshop to learn how to set up a cold room produce storage system, ferment veggies, and set up a solar dehydrator! Click here to learn more.

Food, Sovereignty and Native America: A Presentation on Indigenous Food Ways
Saturday, September 29, 1-3pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street

Attend this unique presentation centered around the sovereignty and culture of Native American life! Rachel Sayet (Mohegan), the event’s speaker, has been working for Mohegan Tribal Liberty since 2013, and has partnered with Mohegan Tribal Health Development for gardening, cooking, and storytelling workshops for Mohegan youth. This event is sponsored by the Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group with support from the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. Learn more here.