Book Your Next Event at River Bend Farm!
Oct
29
to Dec 30

Book Your Next Event at River Bend Farm!

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A group's experience at River Bend Farm is completely customizable, created according to your needs. Our expert educational and programming guides are available to partner with your group to create a one-of-a-kind experience or we are happy to provide the idyllic setting for your prearranged program.  

Please note River Bend Farm is available for multi-day rental only and we kindly require that all groups utilize our on-site lodging and food service to respect the valued mission of our organization.

For information or details regarding scheduling, lodging, food, the site, and more, please connect with Alex Grindle, our Director of Programs, using the form below.

Learn more & curate a custom experience for your organization.

For information or details regarding scheduling, lodging, food, the site, and more, please connect with Tori Kleinbort, Business Development Manager.



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White Pine Salve-Making
Dec
5
5:00 PM17:00

White Pine Salve-Making

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Learn to sustainably forage white pine needles, and to make salve with your harvest in this evening workshop led by Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm, and organized by The Ecology School & MOFGA. Participants will leave this workshop with knowledge of white pine's medicinal properties, knowledge of sustainable foraging practices, and a tin of co-created white pine salve.

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December Monthly Mini Event: Winter Solstice Stroll at River Bend Farm
Dec
19
4:30 PM16:30

December Monthly Mini Event: Winter Solstice Stroll at River Bend Farm

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Monthly Minis at River Bend Farm: A Community Series

Save the date! Celebrate the magic of the season with a Winter Solstice Stroll at the farm! Join us for a peaceful, guided walk along the trails at River Bend Farm lined with glowing luminaries. We will embrace the longest night of the year as we welcome winter and reflect on the beauty of nature. Bundle up, bring a loved one, and let the light lead you into the new season.

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Teacher Institute Winter Weekend: Invigorating Outdoor Learning - A Weekend for Teachers Sponsored by Poland Spring®
Jan
24
to Jan 26

Teacher Institute Winter Weekend: Invigorating Outdoor Learning - A Weekend for Teachers Sponsored by Poland Spring®

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Join us in January for our third annual "Teacher Institute Winter Weekend: Invigorating Outdoor Learning". Participants will spend time outdoors learning year-round place-based teaching techniques from our Ecology Educators, meet with community partners who offer and support place-based learning and hear from teacher ambassadors currently engaged in outdoor and place-based learning with their students.

Friday, January 24th — Sunday, January 26th

Snow date: January 31st — February 2nd

The weekend is free for teachers and attendees will receive a $250 stipend as well as a $175 travel award. **Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

Questions? Contact Meg Edstrom Jones, Director of Educational Partnerships

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Community Pizza Night at Maine Beer Company to Benefit The Ecology School
Feb
5
4:00 PM16:00

Community Pizza Night at Maine Beer Company to Benefit The Ecology School

Warm up this winter with a night of delicious pizza & great company with our friends at Maine Beer Company! 20% of all food sales (dine in & to go) will benefit The Ecology School, helping us to expand our programs and impact farther and wider! No registration necessary - just show up with your friends & family. See you then!
To learn more about Maine Beer Company and their mission, visit www.mainebeercompany.com/do-whats-right

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November Monthly Mini Event: Winter Wreath Workshop at the Farm
Nov
14
4:30 PM16:30

November Monthly Mini Event: Winter Wreath Workshop at the Farm

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Monthly Minis at River Bend Farm: A Community Series

Save the date! Get into the holiday spirit at our "Winter Wreath Workshop at the Farm"! Join us this November for a cozy, hands-on experience where you'll create your own beautiful winter wreath using fresh greenery and festive decorations foraged right here at River Bend Farm. Perfect for a fun outing with friends or a creative solo adventure, you’ll take home a handmade wreath to adorn your home for the season. Light refreshments will be served.

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Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes
Nov
13
5:00 PM17:00

Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes

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In this follow-up to The Art of Blending Tea, participants will learn about blending teas/tisanes for medicinal purposes. This class will focus on the medicinal properties of a selection of herbs and how to combine them for maximum effect. Learn about herbs that support the respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system and immune system. Participants will blend, taste and take home their own medicinal tisane. This class builds on the basics of tea blending, as discussed in The Art of Blending Tea. However, no pre-requisites are required in order to enroll. This workshop will start with a brief overview of the basics of the art of blending tea. This workshop is co-organized by The Ecology School & MOFGA.

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Good Growing Gathering
Oct
19
to Oct 20

Good Growing Gathering

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Join us for a grassroots gathering to learn about and celebrate growing food in the Northeast. This weekend-long event will be a wonderful opportunity to live and learn at River Bend Farm, share information about gardening and farming, and build a community around growing food. All are welcome - beginner and master gardeners alike. Let’s share this time of learning and growing together.

Attendees will enjoy four meals from our from-scratch kitchen and stay in our beautiful and comfortable dorms built with sustainability as a priority. During your free time, enjoy and explore our beautiful campus along the Saco River.

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October Monthly Mini Event: Community Cider Pressing at River Bend Farm
Oct
17
4:30 PM16:30

October Monthly Mini Event: Community Cider Pressing at River Bend Farm

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Monthly Minis at River Bend Farm: A Community Series

Experience the taste of autumn at our community cider pressing & tasting event at River Bend Farm! Join us for a hands-on cider-making event where you can press your own fresh apples into delicious cider. We will light the bonfires, offer autumnal snacks (think apple cider donuts), and get cozy together as we celebrate one of fall's favorite traditions. Kids are free with a paying adult!

*It's highly encouraged to bring apples from your own trees (or overage from apple picking!) if you have them. We will have a limited amount of apples on-site for cider tasting*

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The Art of Blending Tea
Oct
9
5:00 PM17:00

The Art of Blending Tea

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Join Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) & Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA-certified organic herb farm in Scarborough, Maine – to learn about the history and art of blending tea/tisane. Create your own blend to take home using locally sourced herbs. Leave with a handout about the principles of tea blending, a tea press, and your own blended tisane in a glass jar. Learn to taste each herb separately and then blend a perfect cup! This workshop is co-organized by The Ecology School & MOFGA.

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Guided Tour of The Ecology School at River Bend Farm
Sep
25
4:00 PM16:00

Guided Tour of The Ecology School at River Bend Farm

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As a private campus, everyone doesn’t always have the opportunity to see all the amazing parts of The Ecology School - until now! For the next 7 months, we will be offering guided tours of our campus - including our sustainable buildings which were built according to the Living Building Challenge, kitchen gardens, Farmhouse, and more. Join us for a one-hour immersive experience, delving into The Ecology School's commitment to sustainability and witness how our campus redefines the boundaries of eco-conscious living

Questions about our public tours? Email Stacy Faivre, Communications Coordinator at The Ecology School for more information.


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Family Camp Day 1: Lighthouses
Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00
For Families

Family Camp Day 1: Lighthouses

Become a nature detective and explore the forest, beach, tide pools, & more with the children in your life! Join us as we travel throughout coastal Maine for a week of journeys and expeditions throughout Saco Bay or the Portland area, discovering tide pools, climbing mountains, canoeing through marshes, or riding a ferry out to the islands!

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