Upcoming Events
Cleanup Kickoff Event!
Come kick off our coastal cleanup season at Willard Beach in South Portland, ME on May 17th, 8:30 - 10am!
We will provide the tools needed to clean (buckets, gloves, grabbers, bags) so you just need to bring proper footwear, water and sunscreen.
And because it is a kickoff event, we will have snacks, coffee, and a scavenger hunt for the kiddos!
Find registration information here: https://www.dirigoscience.com/help-dsc-grow
Note: If you attended the Earth Day Resource Fair, this event was originally dated May 3, but unfortunately had to be switched!
World Ocean Day Cleanup with Friends of Casco Bay!
Come join DSC & Friends of Casco Bay for a local beach cleanup at Bug Light Park!
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on June 8th to raise awareness about the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth, covering over 70% of the planet's surface and producing more than half of the world's oxygen. The day highlights urgent environmental threats facing our oceans, including plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change-driven issues like rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification. It serves as a global call to action, encouraging individuals, governments, and organizations to take steps to protect and sustainably manage ocean resources for future generations.
Davidson's Beach Cleanup with Blue Ocean Society & ABC
DSC is teaming up with a coastal cleanup leader, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, a nonprofit out of New Hampshire! We will also have Athletic Brewing Company samples as they have provided Blue Ocean Society with a grant for their 2026 cleanups.
Come on down to the secluded, yet beautiful Davidson’s Beach to help us clean up the marine debris that finds its way along our coastline.
What to bring: Proper foot wear, bottled water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
What we supply: Nitrile gloves, buckets, tools
Find registration information here: https://www.dirigoscience.com/help-dsc-grow
Girl Scout Cleanup!
We are excited to work with Girl Scouts Troop 1881 of South Portland to clean up our local community!
Earth Day Resource Fair
Join us for our second annual Earth Day Fair to celebrate all things nature, get resources from sustainable organizations, meet like-minded people in your community, and clean up the city! This fair is a partnership between the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, and Dirigo Science Connection.
Earth Day
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, brings together millions of people worldwide to advocate for environmental protection and raise awareness about threats like pollution, climate change, and habitat loss. First held in 1970, it helped spark the modern environmental movement and led to landmark legislation including the Clean Air Act and the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Today it serves as both a call to action and a reminder that individual choices — from reducing waste to supporting conservation — can collectively make a meaningful difference for the planet.