Located at 9 Water Street, Rockland, Maine
The Maine Coastal Islands Visitor Center and Headquarters in Rockland is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. The Nature Store is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NOW SHOWING at the Visitor Center
These two art exhibits will be up until Sept 25th.
“Stories from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge”
By Michael Boardman
Michael Boardman’s watercolor paintings and field sketches focus on the natural history and migratory flow of birds that depend on the stark habitats and food resources of the Arctic coastal plain. The birds’ annual breeding migrations connect the world to this unforgiving landscape.
“Pressing Pause Observing Nature in Linocut”
By Sherrie York
Self-taught printmaker and compulsive wanderer of landscapes, Sherrie York, evokes nature – birds in particular – in award-winning hand-pulled linocuts from her home studio in Bristol, Maine.
This exhibition runs July 25th through Sept. 25th 2025.
The visitor center is located at 9 Water Street in Rockland. For more information, visit the website, mainecoastislands.org/events or email info@mainecoastislands.org.
Friday August 29th
2:00-4:00 pm (At Rockland Public Library)
A Poetry Reading and Workshop on Climate Change
Friday, August 29, 2 to 4 PM
Community Room at The Rockland Public Library,
80 Union Street, Rockland, ME
Join author and poet Maggie Dewane for a nature-inspired poetry workshop and reading. Maggie will discuss the benefits of nature journaling and guide participants through using haiku poetry as a tool of nature-based creative expression and mindfulness. Following a brief reading from Maggie’s book, Haiku and Hope: 50 States of Climate Change, participants will have the opportunity to craft and share their own haiku drawing inspiration from their favorite places.
No charge and materials provided for journaling or bring your own journal and supplies. Registration is required and the workshop is limited to 24 participants. Go to:
https://form.jotform.com/252163972909163
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Project Puffin, and the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge (FOMCI). This event is not sponsored by The Rockland Public Library and the Library is in no way affiliated with, nor liable for, the content or organization of this event.
Bird Time on the Coast Fall 2025
Our well loved birding series is back with another set of wonderful walks led by talented birders! Join us this fall as we explore the midcoast and all it has to offer us! Walks are open to beginner and experienced birders alike! Come join a fun, passionate group for a great time birding! To respect the birds and others enjoying these locations, most walks are limited to 12 participants. If you would like to attend a walk, please be sure to register through the “REGISTER HERE” links attached to each walk. Reminder: walks will likely fill up fast so be sure to reserve your spot early! If the walk is FULL, you can email info@mainecoastislands.org to be placed on a waiting list.
Stories from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
September 10, 2025
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor Center – 9 Water Street, Rockland, ME
Before and after Michael Boardman’s talk, enjoy light snacks in the downstairs meeting room, and save some time to visit his show in the upstairs art gallery. His watercolor paintings and field sketches illuminate the natural history and migratory flow of birds that nest on the Arctic coastal plain.
From 5 pm to 6 pm, join us in person, or by Zoom, for Michael’s talk on his Artist in Residencies at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
To register for Zoom, use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Or go to the September 10 event on our website https://
Questions? Ask info@mainecoastislands.org
