Androscoggin Land Trust

ALT 2022 River Clean-Up!
2022-09-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ME, United States
Join us as we clean up along the Androscoggin River. This year we have our traditional meetup in Auburn for the Lewiston/Auburn area. And we have teams in the Jay/Livermore Falls area.
Individuals and teams can help clean up trash and debris.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-alt-river-clean-up-tickets-406769457397

ALT 2023 River Clean-Up!
2023-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Lewiston Farmers Market, 2 Oxford St., Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
*DUE TO THE IMPENDING IMPACT OF HURRICANE LEE, ALT IS MOVING THE ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER CLEANUP TO THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 14th. OUR APOLOGIES TO ANYONE AFFECTED AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU DURING THE RESCEDULED EVENT!*

Join us by boat or foot for the 2023 Androscoggin River Clean Up sponsored by Androscoggin Bank! The Southern Clean Up Checks in by 9:30am at the Lewiston Farmers Market parking at 2 Oxford St. to pick up gloves, pinchers, trash bags, buckets, anything you need to help us and your community keep the banks of the Androscoggin River Clean!
There will be six ‘zones’ this year from Great Falls to the Bernard Lown Peace Bridge with drop off locations for items collected for each zone! You will be provided with an assist point of contact in case you need help collecting refuse or if someone is injured.

There will be PUF’s made available for folks in case they choose to wear them from the shore. Power boats can be launched from the Lincoln Street Boat Launch at 509 Lincoln St, Lewiston ME 04240. Hand Carry Boat Launching is permitted from Simard-Payne Park at 46 Beech St. in Lewiston in front on the Check in station and at Anniversary Park, 8 2nd St, Auburn, ME 04210. There is free parking at all locations. The City of Auburn has partnered with RENT.FUN to offer Kayak Rentals at Anniversary Park if you choose not to bring your own, first come, first served. More info here: Kayaks for Rent in Auburn!
Contact us for further information via telephone at 207-782-2302, email info@androscogginlandtrust.org, or via the Androscoggin Land Trust profile via Facebook or Instagram Messenger! We hope to see you this Saturday and thank our sponsors, including Androscoggin Savings, the lead sponsor of the 2023 ALT Androscoggin River Clean Up!
Reserve your space here: https://ALT2023RIVERCLEANUP.eventbrite.com

River Clean-up : Northern Region
2023-10-15 09:30 - 12:00 | French Falls Recreation Area, French Falls Lane, Jay, ME, 04239, United States
ALT 2023 River Clean-up in Jay/Livermore Falls region
Join us for a day of community service and environmental activism as we clean up the Androscoggin River in the Jay/Livermore Falls region. This in-person event will take place on Sun October 15th 2023 at French Falls Drive, Jay, ME 04239.
You’ll have the chance to work alongside other passionate individuals who care about preserving our natural resources. We’ll provide all the necessary tools and equipment, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give back to your community and help protect our planet. Sign up now to join the ALT 2023 River Clean-up!

L/A River Clean Up and Eco Festival
2024-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Simard-Payne Park, Lewiston, ME
THERE is STILL TIME to JOIN US!!! Join Us at ALT’s Eco Festival L/A – A Celebration of Environment, Conservation, and Community Well-being!
Dear Friend
We are excited to invite you to attend, volunteer, or participate in our upcoming newest event Eco Festival L/A, hosted by the Androscoggin Land Trust, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This event showcases those that environment, conservation, healthy living, and overall community well-being. We are still accepting participants, vendors, food trucks, speakers, and demonstrations that align with these components.
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Location: Simard Payne Park: 46 Beech Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Parking nearby at garages.
Annual ALT River Clean Up: Annual ALT River Clean Up: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us in cleaning up trash along green spaces, parks, and river banks. Land stewards and water steward volunteers, including paddlers and some boaters, are welcome to participate in the waterways. Please note that participation is at your own risk in the river, as the Androscoggin River has fluctuated wildly in the past few months. We will post advisories as the event draws closer and provide information on common places to launch or depart with your watercraft, use of safety and proper equipment, and the signing of waivers before or at the beginning of participation. Volunteers are always needed and welcome, including individuals, corporate groups, and walk-ins. Merchandise may be limited, if offered for the event.

First Annual Eco Festival L/A: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Eco Festival L/A offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your products, services, and initiatives to a diverse and engaged audience. We have a variety of opportunities for involvement, including: Don’t worry …we hope to offer this event annually and grow year to year.

Vendor Booths: Share your environmentally friendly products, brand and services, or promote your environmental or conservation organization.
Food Trucks: Provide delicious and healthy food options to our attendees.(LICENSED in LEWISTON)
Speakers/Demonstrations: Educate and inspire with presentations and demonstrations related to conservation, healthy living, and well-being. SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, WATER QUALITY, CLIMATE, WILDIFE, AGRICULTURE, RURAL LIVING. All professional speakers welcome to submit ideas/timeframes
Sponsorship Opportunities: Gain visibility and show your support for the environment and community health.DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT CONSERVATION initiatives??
VOLUNTEER (for any portion of the event there are several options for partial or all day opportunities) EVENTBRITE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP or JOTFORM??

Towards the end of the event, we will hold a community sound bowl healing ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the Lewiston shooting tragedy, their families, and the greater community affected by this tragedy. This ceremony will be led by Ashli Pelletier, a Reiki master.
If you are interested in participating in any way please follow this link https://form.jotform.com/241435952040147. For all other inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, feel free to contact us at info@androscogginlandtrust.org
We look forward to your participation in cleaning up our green spaces in and around the Androscoggin River watershed and support in making Eco Festival L/A a memorable and impactful event. Together, we can promote a healthier, more sustainable future for our community.
Thank you for your consideration supporting an annual community conservation event and lifting up a new twist to the day.
Thank you,
Aimee S. Dorval
Executive Director
Androscoggin Land Trust

Northern Region River Clean Up
2024-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 | French Falls Recreation Area, French Falls Lane, Jay, ME, 04239, United States
Following the clean-up ALT will be hosting a beer garden to celebrate our accomplishments in cleaning our waterways, riverbanks, and communities. Sample a wide selection of craft beers from local brewery, Ambition Brewing and discover new favorites. From hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, sour beer made from beets, there’s something for every beer lover to enjoy. Indulge in a delectable spread of food, from the backyard BBQ pairings menu. This is a 21+ event.

Annual River Clean-Up
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Festival Plaza Auburn, 112 Main St, Auburn, ME, 04210, United States
Join ALT for our annual River Clean-Up. Over the 10+ years of hosting this event ALT volunteers have removed litter and debris from the shoreline, enhancing the river’s health and promoting the sustainability of this essential ecosystem. We will be gathering at Festival Plaza Auburn at 9:00 on September 13th.
Park on the 2nd and 3rd floor in the parking garage on Mechanics Row. Closed toe shoes and gloves would be recommended. We will proved trash pickers, buckets and trash bags. See you there.
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