On May 18th join the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for its 6th companion event with a series of activities connecting people to the water and celebrating National Public Works Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Water Drinking Act
The draft comprehensive plan’s vision statement says, “The Town of Yarmouth is a small, vibrant, coastal community where residents have a strong sense of connection to the town and to each other,” but not everyone feels that connection to the Casco Bay Coast or understands how our built infrastructure – sewers, roads, land use, stormwater - impacts it. Much of the feedback received during the public comment period has centered around this challenge.
7:15AM Gulf of Maine Research Institute coastal flood monitoring meet up before high tide at the Town Landing off Old Shipyard Road. Learn more at https://investigate.gmri.org/project/coastal_flooding
9AM Rewild Yarmouth’s “Family Fun Day: Birds, Bees, and Blooms!”
Spring is here, and so are opportunities to learn about how we can use our yards and gardens for good. Sustainable landscaping can help keep our air and water clean, support native ecology, and be a rewarding way to learn more about the natural environment. Stop by for kid-friendly crafts and activities, free native seedlings, and get your hands dirty planting native plants at Picnic Point in Royal River Park (the off-leash dog area)! Learn more at https://www.yarmouthclimateaction.org/events
10:00AM – 12PM Tour the Yarmouth Wastewater Treatment Plan at 155 Whitcombs Way
Come and tour Yarmouth’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and learn about how the plant works to provide high quality wastewater collection and treatment to protect our beloved Casco Bay. Fifteen spots will be available for 30-minute tours of the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The event is best suited for ages 10-years and up, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Register for a tour at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA4A92EA4FFCE9-49583103-tour
12:30PM – 2:30 Free 1-Hour Canoe Rentals on the Royal River
Explore the beauty of the Royal River from the water with a free canoe rental from Yarmouth Community Services. Four canoes are available to rent for an hour, along with life vests and paddles. Reserve your slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA4A92EA4FFCE9-49609115-yarmouth
