Projects & Events
Since the founding of CAN in 2015, we have been involved in a variety of projects and events to build a better future for our climate These articles describe our work. Join us: Get Involved!
Weekly rallies raise public awareness about the climate crisis and create connections with other like-minded individuals.
This project brings together community resources to work together to raise climate awareness and organize for action.
Project & Events Archives
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, a virtual conversation took place offering perspectives on “What Should We Teach the Young About Climate?”
CAN Councilor Rob Shetterly shares his thoughts on hope in a time of despair.
Hope in a Time of Despair
CAN member Paul Kelly wrote a take-off on the Wizard of Oz, called Wicked Weather. It highlighted the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for action. Performed at the Blue Hill Heritage Memorial Celebration on August 21, 2022.
Performance Artists Point the Way
On February 19, 2022, Anne and Tony Ferrara and Rob Shetterly of Americans Who Tell the Truth gave a presentation in conjunction with the Brooklin Library . They urged the community to come together in support of climate action.
CAN and the Blue Hill Public Library co-sponsored an inter-generational community conversation about climate change on March 20, 2021.
The DISHS 8th Grade Art Students produced a number of paintings reflecting their thoughts and feelings about climate change and global concerns.
On Black Friday in 2019, CAN sponsored a rally to underscore the importance of changing our consumer culture to something more Earth and climate-friendly.
Reports on solar initiatives in Peninsula towns and energy savings from the emergence of community solar farms.
Greenhouse Project
In this video CAN Council member Tom Adamo shows how his greenhouse was constructed and talks about how he and others facilitated the construction of 100+ greenhouses in Hancock and Washington Counties.
Downeast in Action Podcast
Tony and Anne Ferrara discuss CAN’s commitment to climate literacy and inter-generational involvement on WERU.
CAN held a gathering of people concerned about the well-being of the Earth at Tinder Hearth in Brooksville.
Good food, good music/poetry and good conversation brought us together. These videos capture the spirit of the evening.
Report on December organizational meeting at Reversing Falls Sanctuary
Call to Action!
“All hands on deck. There are no passengers on this spaceship Earth, only crew.”
It is this awareness of time, this fierce urgency of now, that we can bring to the greatest crisis of our time, the climate emergency.