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The Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The mission of AMC Maine is to encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that successful conservation depends on this experience.
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See all- Dark Skies: Meaning, Impact and WonderPatagonia - Freeport, Freeport, ME
Dark Skies: Meaning, Impact and Wonder
August 6, 2025 6:30-8pm
@ Patagonia Freeport
Come join us for a Dark Skies event hosted by the AMC and Patagonia Freeport as the second part of a three-part panelist discussion series called Conservation, Climate Change & Community.Guest speakers are John Meader, Director of Northern Stars Planetarium and Co-Founder of Dark Sky Maine, Shawn Laatsch, Director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Membership Chair of the International Planetarium Society, and Serena Sanborne, Maine Master Naturalist and Education and Outreach Coordinator at Waterville Creates.
Our speakers will engage in rich discussion on dark skies, their ecological meaning and impact, their importance for wildlife, local actions being taken to support the DarkSky movement, and ways to experience the awe of dark skies in Maine.
Sophie Aither, Event Coordinator of the AMC will also be there to engage the audience with AMC's See The Dark festival and discuss AMC's conservation work related to dark skies and the AMC Maine Woods International Dark Sky Park designation.
Here is a detailed outline of the night:
- 6:30-7:00pm: Tabling, mingling, dark sky coloring books with Serena, drinks and food, dark sky slideshow
- 7:00-7:10pm: Introduction and Dark Sky Video
- 7:10-7:50pm: Moderated panelist discussion on dark skies
- 7:50-8:00pm: Q & AChildren and adults of all ages are welcome at this event to promote education around Dark Skies and inspire wonder! Patagonia is wheelchair accessible.
While this event is free and open to all, joining the Appalachian Mountain Club as a member opens the door to so much more:
- Thousands of outdoor activities
- Discounts on books, gear, and lodging
- A voice in protecting trails and landscapesJoin at outdoors.org/join.
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- Night sky adventure stay for seniors at Medawisla Lodge and CabinsAMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, Greenville, ME
Please use this link to register and for more information. https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000000uYmz2AE/act00012293
RSVP on Meetup is closed as you must register on the AMC website.Join us for a 3 nights getaway in the middle of Maine at AMC’s Medawisla Lodge and Cabins in the Maine Woods Initiative area geared to seniors but open to all. We have timed our stay to take advantage of dark skies to enjoy a sky full of stars without having to stay up late. Whether you enjoy easier trails in the woods, climbing mountains, off road biking or paddling, you can find something to do here. However, you can also just enjoy sitting on the porch at the lodge or down at the lake. Bring your own kayak or canoe or use one available there.
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