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SUMMARY:Camden Native Plant Sale & Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Sales are Live! View pre-sale information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the annual Camden Native Plant Sale and Celebration on Sunday\, September 20 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to purchase sustainably-grown native plants from local vendors in the beautiful harborside Amphitheater in the heart of the Midcoast! This event is put on by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine in partnership with Camden Public Library.  \n\n\n\nThere will be shopping from local native plant nurseries\, educational booths with various organizations; conversations with native plant growers and garden experts; two speakers; music; kids activities\, food\, treats\, and more! This is a great opportunity to learn more about native plants and incorporate them into your own garden and yard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Native Plant Growers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Star Nursery and Orchard | Crystal Lake Farm & Nursery | Rebel Hill Farm | Rooted Elements | Bas Rouge Farm | Radical Roots | Figwort Farm | Wildside Natives \n\n\n\nPre-Sales & Plant Lists\n\n\n\n\nView Pre-Sale Information\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be pre-sales for most nurseries as well as day-of sales for all nurseries. Pre-sales are handled directly through the nurseries. Click the button or scroll down for all pre-sale information and to find available plants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Organizations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMid-Coast Audubon | Camden Garden Club | Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District (KLSWC) | Native Gardens of Blue Hill | Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Blackbird Arboriculture & Stewardship | Merryspring Nature Center \n\n\n\nThese organizations will have information and interactive booths to learn about their great work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers & Guests \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Ask an Expert: “Choosing the Right Native Plants for my Project” with Hildy Ellis\, Retired from Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (At the top of the stone steps above the Amphitheatre) \n\n\n\n▶About Hildy Ellis\nHildy Ellis is a retired district coordinator promoting conservation and farming in the Midcoast area from the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD). Colleagues say Hildy has an encyclopedic knowledge of native plants\, and that she’s always been an enthusiastic and passionate person who can’t say ‘no’ when it comes to plants. As a retired KLSWCD agent she’s fielded hundreds of gardening questions and has extensive botanical knowledge. \n\n\n\nHildy has taught sessions on the importance of native plants and backyard habitats to control toxic runoff into our lakes and streams and prior to retirement\, provided a decade of devoted work supporting the use of native plants in our area. She has spoken extensively on conservation work and tends her own very comprehensive home native plant garden in Camden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest & Award Recipient: Rep. Vicki Doudera\, Lead sponsor of LD 1323 requiring Maine Board of Pesticides Control to evaluate impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators\, wildlife\, and people \n\n\n\n▶About Vicki Doudera\nRep. Vicki Doudera is serving her fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives and represents Camden and Rockport. She is House chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. She was recently give a Wildlife Champion Award by Maine Audubon for her leading support of LD 1323\, requiring the Maine Board of Pesticide Control to evaluate the impacts of neonicotinoids. “Rep. Doudera helped us navigate a path forward that marked a necessary next step in our work to protect the health of Maine pollinators” (Maine Audubon). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Ask an Expert: “Choosing the Right Native Plants for My Project” with Cathy Rees\, Executive Director\, Native Garden of Blue Hill (At the top of the stone steps above the Amphitheatre) \n\n\n\n▶About Cathy Rees\nCathy Rees is the executive director of the Native Gardens of Blue Hill\, which she co-founded in 2016. She studied environmental design and ecology and has worked in parks\, forests and in the landscaping business for most of her life. She is a featured public speaker on the topic of native plants. Cathy has written numerous newspaper and magazine articles and has contributed to radio programs and podcasts as well as the film\, The Buzz On Native Plants. Cathy is also the author of Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every Season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlein air artist and children’s book author Cassie Sano will be painting en plein air and displaying her works featuring native plants and habitats throughout the day. Sano’s work showcases our state’s natural flora and its breathtaking wild and gardened landscape. Cassie’s paintings will be available for purchase at the Plant Sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities \n\n\n\n\nKids’ activities will be provided by Adventure Yards! Come explore\, climb\, and create. The nature play zone right in the middle of the Amphitheatre is made for little adventurers to have supervised fun while you shop for plants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nAs always\, we recommend giving yourself a few extra minutes for parking. The Amphitheatre is a short\, easy walk from each of the free\, all-day parking lots. Town parking information can be found at here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Sale Information \n\n\n\n5 Star Nursery & OrchardTaking pre-orders: YESwww.5starorchard.com5starnurseryandorchard@gmail.com207-359-4960Cash\, check\, card\, Venmo \n\n\n\nRadical Roots NurseryTaking pre-orders: Yes. Check for deadlineOrder directly from website (and pay online)Or email radicalrootsnursery@gmail.com with your order.Cash or check (preferred); cards accepted \n\n\n\nRooted ElementsTaking pre-orders: YESwww.rootedelements.me/native-plantsOrder by emailing rootedelements.maine@gmail.comor at www.rootedelements.me/contactCash\, check\, credit cardOrders can be picked up and paid for at our booth at the sale \n\n\n\nRebel Hill FarmTaking pre-orders: YESwww.rebelhillfarm.com Availability List is also on websiteCall to pre-order: 207-589-3023Cash or check \n\n\n\nFigwort FarmTaking pre-orders: YES www.figwortfarm.com/shopuntil Saturday Sept 19th at nooncourtney@figwortfarm.com \n\n\n\nCrystal Lake Farm & NurseryTaking pre-orders: NOPlant List: crystallake.me/plants207.845.2140Cash or check \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You! \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine\, Camden Public Library\, and generous in-kind sponsors including Zoot Coffee\, French & Brawn Market Place and Hannaford in Camden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers needed! \n\n\n\nDo you have some time to share with plant lovers in a beautiful setting? Do you want to have fun while helping out? No expertise is needed! If interested\, please fill out the form below. We could not have this celebration of native plants without the support of our volunteers! \n\n\n\n\nWant to volunteer? fill out this form!
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/nativeplantsale2026/
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun with legos! Meets most Mondays\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM and will be in the Picker Room when available.* \n\n\n\n*When the Picker Room is not available\, the Lego Club will meet in the J area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lego-club/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camden Nursing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Expectant and nursing parents are encouraged to join a community nursing circle in the Children’s Room of the Camden Library every 4th Wednesday from 4:30p to 5:30pm. The group welcomes families of all stripes and nurslings of all ages. Come with your nursing-related questions\, concerns or curiosities\, or come simply to commune.  \n\n\n\nThe gathering will be facilitated by Lulu Churchill (CLC) with input about library resources from children’s librarian Amy Hand. Lulu Churchill completed her certification in Lactation Management through the Center for Breastfeeding at the Healthy Children Project. She is the mother of two little ones and lives in Camden. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, email: natureshandmaine@gmail.com \n\n\n\nYou can also CLICK HERE to find the Midcoast Nursing Circle’s Facebook Page.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/camden-nursing-circle/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Camden Public Library\, 55 Main Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
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SUMMARY:Library closed in honor of Dave Jackson
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Thursday\, September 24 in honor of Dave Jackon’s contributions to the library\, parks\, and community\, and his lasting legacy. The public is invited to a memorial service\, held in the Amphitheatre at 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/library-closed-in-honor-of-dave-jackson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for themed stories\, book extension crafts\, and activities every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Picker Room! These are geared for preschool-age children\, but all ages and families are welcome! \n\n\n\nSeptember 4th – GoldfishSeptember 11th – All Sorts of DotsSeptember 18th – Woodland AnimalsSeptember 25th – Super Shapes \n\n\n\n*Please note that there are no Thursday story times currently. Book Time for Babies takes place on Wednesdays\, and Preschool Story Time takes place on Fridays.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/preschool-story-time/2026-09-25/
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SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic in the Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Stefanie at 1pm outside for a very special Teddy Bear Picnic! Bring your favorite stuffy and a blanket and snuggle in for stories and activities. \n\n\n\nThis event will move inside the library if it rains.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/teddy-bear-picnic/
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun with legos! Meets most Mondays\, 4:00 – 5:00 PM and will be in the Picker Room when available.* \n\n\n\n*When the Picker Room is not available\, the Lego Club will meet in the J area.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/lego-club/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Kids' Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000
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SUMMARY:Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Amy on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories and songs for your little ones! Wednesday story times are themed for babies. \n\n\n\nOn Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am\, join Miss Amy for preschool- and early elementary-themed stories & book extension crafts. Story times are indoors unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://www.librarycamden.org/event/book-time-for-babies-with-miss-amy/2026-09-30/
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