Hello Festival friends,
If you can attend one of our info sessions, starting tomorrow, I'm looking forward to catching up with you!
Here's our latest list of participating organizations and the activities we've heard about so far. If you spot any errors or omissions on this list, please let me know.
Thank you!
-Fred
2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
Participating non-profit and governmental organizations
Last update: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Name of Organization
Description
Website
Fun Festival activity
4-H in Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties
The youth development education program of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties. Youth, ages 5 to 18, work on the four values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health through fun "learning by doing" activities and projects.
Join us for a hands-on activity focused on pollinators.
4-H in Cumberland County
The youth development education program of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County. Youth, ages 5 to 18, work on the four values of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health through fun “learning by doing” activities and projects.
Join us for a hands-on activity focused on pollinators.
ArtVan
Bringing mobile art therapy to communities for transformational healing.
Play with nature materials creatively in a nature mandala, a meditative environment where you can feel free to take something home or leave it to nature for others to enjoy or add.
Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce
Your hub for growth and connection in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Explore, connect and thrive with us!
TBD
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Working to make Maine a better and safer place to bike, walk, and roll.
Bring your bike for a drop-in bike repair at the BCM tent.
Brunswick Downtown Association
Promoting Downtown Brunswick and our community as a vibrant and attractive place to live, work, play and do business.
TBD
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Cathance River Education Alliance
A nationally accredited, nonprofit land conservation organization with the mission to conserve and steward vital natural areas, support a vibrant local food system, and connect people with the natural world through inclusive education and recreation programs.
Enjoy a bicycle-powered smoothie!
Citizens' Climate Lobby
Creating the political will for a livable world by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and political power.
TBD
Curtis Memorial Library Bookmobile
Enhancing the quality of life in our towns by providing community, connections, creativity, information, and ideas.
Visit our Bookmobile, an all-electric van stocked with books for all ages. Sign up for a library card, borrow books for free, and enjoy a craft or activity as well!
Defend Our Health
Working to create a world where all people are thriving, with equal access to safe food and drinking water, healthy homes, and products that are toxic-free and climate-friendly.
TBD
Free the Andro
A group advocating for improved fish passage at the Brunswick dam and a better balance in sharing the river for broader community benefit beyond just hydro.
TBD
Freeport Climate Action Now
Local action to fight climate change now. Help save planet home.
Take part in our kid-friendly Jeopardy-style game on the topic of reducing plastic waste.
Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine
Creating successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing, and repairing, weatherizing and modifying existing homes.
Come by for a homeownership-related activity, most likely upcycling some old furniture.
Harriet's Haven School Garden at HBS
Providing an immersive hands-on learning experience for students.
Make a paper pot and take home a wildflower, or compete in wheelbarrow races to help spread mulch and win prizes.
Merrymeeting Audubon
Fostering an appreciation of our natural environment, with a focus on birds.
TBD
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
Promoting organic agriculture through education, advocacy, and connection.
TBD
Maine Public Health Association
Advocating, acting, and advising on critical public health challenges, aiming to improve the policies, systems, and environments that underlie health inequities – but which also have potential to improve health outcomes for all people in Maine.
TBD
Maine Youth for Climate Justice
A coalition of youth from across the state of Maine, who fight for climate justice and a livable future.
TBD
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
Providing the leadership, coordination and management required to support a modern, integrated passenger rail service that successfully meets the needs of the travelling public while advancing economic growth. Simply put: we make trains run.
TBD
Oceana
Campaigning around the globe to protect and restore the world’s oceans.
TBD
PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick
A community of truth seekers and peacemakers. A source of information, inspiration and action for all who believe in peace and justice.
TBD
People Plus
Supporting an engaged, healthy, and independent life for older adults and youth, while joining others to build community for all ages.
TBD
Rotary Club of Brunswick
Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
TBD
Sierra Club Maine Chapter
Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization in North America. Our mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
TBD
Third Act Maine
A group of Maine elders committed to stopping all new fossil fuel investment and development. Our mission will be accomplished through the joyful practice of nonviolence, uplifting youth and developing community.
TBD
Town of Brunswick Sustainability Committee
Supporting the Climate Action Task Force in their development of a Climate Action Plan and advising on the implementation of the Plan, and assisting in the review of the management and reduction of municipal solid waste, including recommendations to improve the Town’s recycling programs.
TBD
University of Maine Master Gardener Volunteers
Educating and mentoring gardeners in the community through opportunities to learn, connect with other gardeners, and support community service projects.
Take our "pollinator wheel" for a spin to match a pollinator to their preferred native plant. Win free native plant seeds as prizes and get answers to your gardening questions from Master Gardener Volunteers.
2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
Have fun celebrating Earth with your community
Meet people and make new friends
Explore ways to protect our environment
Dress up as your favorite creature or come just as you are, but don’t miss it!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick
Bringing people together from Arrowsic, Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Durham, Freeport, Georgetown, Harpswell, Lisbon, Phippsburg, Pownal, Topsham, West Bath, and Woolwich for a day of fun, learning, and environmental action.
Fred Horch
Principal, Sustainable Practice