Kacie Loparto leads the algae harvest at Smithereen Farm, with lots of chatting and learning for beginners and intermediates. 

RSVP is required. 

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 for May 8-12 (Wednesday–Sunday)

(Can't make it in May? This event repeats April 11-14)

Groundrules— 

• Be Punctual. The tide waits for no one.  
• Safety First. We recommend rubber boots, water booties, woolen long johns/bib pants/wetsuits, wool sweaters, extra socks, a thermos of hot tea. 

If you're a first-time attendee, we don’t expect much more than your learning and orienting to the intertidal zone. This is an educational experience we are happy to share in the spirit of the commons.

If you want to join as a "proper harvester" for multiple days to learn the whole sequence of how we have learned to harvest, dry, and process algae for Smithereen Farm products, then we need to make sure you have the correct licensing for that. We are also willing to pay, feed, house and invest in your learning. Serious inquiries write to: [email protected] for more information.

Low Low Tides is a collaboration with our sister organization, Smithereen Farms.

Multi-media artist Brian Dewan returns to Greenhorns to work on a film strip about Civic Halls.
Brian is a long-time Greenhorns collaborator who worked on GRANGE FUTURE project, culminating in a vinyl record release of BRIAN DEWAN SINGS GRANGE SONGS: Songs of the Patrons of Husbandry. 

See Brian perform at the ALEWIFE FESTIVAL on May 24 + 25, and learn more about his Civic Halls film strip project.

Join us for the Third Annual Pennamaquan Alewife Festival!

May 24 + 25, 2024 in Pembroke

We're delighted to partner once again with Downeast Salmon Federation, to bring you a family-friendly weekend of FISH!

SMOKING AND EATING OF FISH
We will begin smoking fish the day before, with a free local food buffet beginning at noon. If you want to join in the dipping, gutting, and brining, make sure to get a fishing license from the town office.

LEARN
NOAA Fisheries Biologist Max Tritt will be on hand all day Saturday to lead learning experiences about alewives for all ages, with his interactive Stream Smart table, followed by a presentation about Atlantic salmon restoration. (Saturday only)
Also Downeast Salmon Federation Fisheries Biologist Mike Manning

BIKE LIKE A FISH
Join bike rides up the Pennamaquan, and a long one around Pennamaquan Lake
Mike Stewart of Mike’s Bikes will be on hand Saturday for bike tune-ups.
Haul your bike out of the garage and take a spin up the river, along the rail trail bridge for a short, medium or long ride in the peak of Shadbush flower season. 
Mike will lead a golden hour group bike ride (longer) up to Pennamaquan Lake, leaving the crossroads at 3pm on Saturday. 

MAKE AND EXPLORE
Enjoy a fish painting activity and a lifecycle treasure hunt to explore the riparian habitats of the Pennamaquan River, led by artist Rebekah Elizabeth Guiltner (whose work wraps the DSF smoke truck!)

LIVE MUSIC
Saturday: Live music throughout the day coordinated by LAMPS (Lubec Area Musicians Philanthropic Society)
Both days: Greenhorns Artist-in-Residence Brian Dewan will sing songs from the Grange. He’ll share his work in progress on a film strip about Civic Halls.

More Details
Electric car charger available!
The Smithereen Farmstore will be open with local produce, cheese, meats, bakery etc. Plenty of delicious treasures to take home.
Make a weekend of it and book your campsite at Smithereen Farm, for a full agritourism experience.
Thank you to Maine Tourism for supporting this event. VisitMaine.com

Did you know? May 25 is World Fish Migration Day!

See complete details at greenhorns.org/alewife-festival