Appalachian Mountain Club – Maine Chapter

Special thanks to AMC’s Maine Policy Manager, Bryan Wentzell, for his presentation on the Plum Creek Development project at October’s potluck and presentation. This substantial project application is presently under review by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and its status changes on a weekly basis. Bryan’s info was up-to-date and his awesome presentation skills helped make a complicated situation more manageable for all.

Is there a current event you want to know more about? Do you have an idea for a presentation? The Meetings and Education Committee would like to hear from you! Please contact Jeff Aceto with your thoughts.

AMC’s Conservation Programs Committee has voted to support the scientifically-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions goal of 80% by 2050. This goal has been widely adopted by climate scientists and organizations worldwide who are concerned about the impacts of precipitous climate change. Continue Reading »

Next Tuesday, October 30, 2007 is a potluck and presentation on the status of the proposed Plum Creek Development in the Greenville, Maine area. Please join us for a presentation by Bryan Wentzel, the Maine AMC Policy Manager regarding this project, whose status continues to change on a weekly basis.

Please check the Calendar listings for more information on this event.

Have you ever thought about taking the plunge and extending hiking into the winter season? If you have, but you are a bit apprehensive on what you need for gear, how to dress properly, and what to expect, check out the Winter Skills Series Workshops offered by several different Maine Chapter leaders. Continue Reading »

The Executive Committee Directory has been updated per the results of the Annual Meeting last month. This Directory is organized by Chair position and includes contact information for all members of the Executive Committee. To view the Directory information, click on the “Directory” button in the tabs along the top of this page or click here.

Come join us on Tuesday, October 30, 2007! October’s monthly potluck and presentation will include a presentation by Bryan Wentzel, the Maine AMC Policy Manager, on the status of the proposed Plum Creek Development in the Greenville, Maine area. This is an opportunity to learn about the proposal, its implications, and the status of its application with the Maine Land Use Regulation Committee.

The location is the Morrell Room in the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME: parking is available on the street and off Union Street. Dinner at 6 pm, presentation at 7 pm. Drinks and plasticware will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring a potluck item.

 The City of Belfast is participating in a national effort called a Conversation on Climate Action with regard to energy and climate issues.  The City’s Energy and Climate Committee is holding a seminar to discuss their steps on climate protection on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the Boathouse at Steamboat Landing at 7 pm.  The keynote speaker for this event will be Richard Hill of the University of Maine who will speak on Energy Use and its Relationship to Climate.

See the Bangor Daily News article for more information.

Seventy AMCers attended the annual meeting at Camp Jordan in Ellsworth this past weekend. The weather was great for all of the outdoor activities. The weekend started Friday evening with a chili cook-off and ended with a hot breakfast Sunday morning. And in between were, many miles hiked, strokes paddled, birds spotted, pictures captured, revolutions pedaled, an incredible presentation Saturday evening, and most importantly, relationships renewed and begun!