Wishing you happy holidays from the Sierra Club Maine team! We are so grateful for your support through a chaotic year. Take this as your reminder to enjoy time with your loved ones, get into nature (even if it's cold!), and rest up--You deserve it! 🎄

2025 was a year of vicious Attacks on public lands, clean energy, and our health. Yet we've risen to the challenges of this chaotic new era, and we're ready to push forward 💪 Take a peek at what we're going to tackle in 2026, and get excited for a year of engagement, connection, and progress!

It seems counterintuitive that building MORE infrastructure could save money, right? The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy study provided a foundation for a vision of what the future of smart development could look like, with the U.S. saving $1 TRILLION over 30 years.

We love our lands, communities, and the living world. That's why we fight to protect them against exploitation and harm. Your support makes our work possible. As you carefully curate gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, don't forget to add the planet to your giving list. Art by Ed Nolde

Don't miss this educational webinar with a holiday twist! Co-led by our volunteers and A Climate to Thrive, this event will dive deep into the mechanisms driving Maine's energetic transformation. Register today at sierraclub.org/maine/events to join in the unique retelling of this holiday classic 🎄

Trump and Republicans just slashed clean energy tax credits that help families save on solar and home upgrades. ⏳ You still have limited time to claim these savings before they’re gone. Learn how you can take advantage of these tax credits before December 31, 2025! ⚡🏡 sc.org/taxcredits

"Gutting the (gas-mileage) program will make cars burn more gas and American families burn more cash," said  @katherinejulia.bsky.social, director of the Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All program.

The Sierra Student Coalition aims to provide a platform for these young people to advocate for the issues that will affect them and their peers. Sign up today and access the tools and education you need to empower your community to address the climate crisis.

We gathered @mainebeercompany.bsky.social in Freeport last month to hand-write our holiday appeal (and enjoy the amazing pizza!) Every contribution is crucial in our ability to serve your communities. As a grassroots organization, we run on shared power—making us more diverse and accessible to all

On black Friday, we have an opportunity to reclaim our connection to nature and show our public lands, park stewards, and ourselves some love. Whether you are leading an outing, or just spending time with loved ones, we invite you to #OptOutside with us this Friday!

What if there was a large landscape in northern New England where animals could migrate in a warming climate? Where development was prohibited but sustainable forestry was still allowed? That's the goal of the Magalloway Conservation Initiative. www.mainepublic.org/environment-...

Who doesn’t know Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”? With the support of dedicated volunteers, we have adapted this familiar storyline to Maine’s energy landscape, and invite you to share it with us in our one-hour webinar on December 2. Register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

The concept of reciprocity is foundational to the environmental ethic, and to healthy communities. Practiced for thousands of years by indigenous cultures in tune with the cycles of their land, the act of giving back laid the foundation for building a thriving human culture-

Do you want to help combat misinformation online? Consider joining the Climate Truth Tellers team! By writing comments and sharing personal stories on high priority posts, you can help promote the truth. Ready to get started? Check out the Welcome Guide at www.sierraclub.org/climate-trut...

This weekend, the New York Times ran a story claiming Sierra Club’s values have diluted our mission. They couldn’t be more wrong. The list of their errors is too long for one social post, but we go over some examples in these slides.

📣Make sure you have a plan to vote on Election Day: Tuesday, November 4th! Find your polling location through the link below. If you want to learn more, including local and statewide Referendum Questions, see the Secretary of State’s website.

As the oldest grassroots environmental organization in North America, it can be easy to forget to introduce ourselves.... So Hi! We're the Sierra Club (the Maine Chapter), and we're so excited you found us. Learn more about our current work and opportunities at sierraclub.org/maine

We were so honored to receive a Conservation Partner Award at Sierra Club Maine's Annual Celebration yesterday. Thank you for the honor and for all you do to protect Maine's environment! @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social @thirdactorg.bsky.social

📣ME BPL wants your feedback on its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan by Oct. 1st You can help: Identify gaps in access Inform funding decisions Design strategies to improve Maine recreation Take action to ensure our most beautiful places are protected by submitting your survey today!

Budding leaders from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all had the opportunity this weekend to learn from experienced outings leaders, build skills in planning and safety, and of course enjoy the autumn scenery! Stay tuned to chapter calendars for exciting events led by these great new additions

We are excited to share that Karin Tilberg will be our keynote speaker for our member’s annual celebration on October 4th! Join us at the Wolfe’s Neck Center to enjoy an afternoon of family friendly activities, live music, and amazing food. Purchase tickets in advance at sierraclub.org/maine/events

Sun Day Success!!! ☀️ We had so much fun seeing all your beautiful faces in Portland supporting clean energy in Maine 🌲 @thirdactmaine.bsky.social sure knows how to throw the brightest party on the block 🌟 You can learn more about our clean energy initiatives by visiting us at sierraclub.org/maine

Our public lands are under attack... Again. In a push to convert public lands into corporate profits, congress is attempting to repeal the Roadless Rule. We need you help- Submit your comment today at sc.org/roadless, and call your representatives in support of our national forests!

We made a list of what we want to leave the next generation, and it goes like this: Clean air and safe drinking water A fossil fuel-free economy Outdoor access for all You should get to create an estate plan that reflects your wishes too! Check out Giving Docs, our free estate planning tool🏡

Join our kick off monthly Community Conversation on Sept. 9, from 7-8 PM with Kelly Corbin of Living Landscapes Maine, for a conversation about making our yards more sustainable! We’ll be holding these sessions on the second Tuesday of every month through May 2026. Register on our website!

Our national forests = our lungs, our water, our escape. Revoking the "Roadless Area Conservation Rule" would be devastating. Submit your public comment today at sc.org/roadless

"Birding in Maine is like a farm-to-table restaurant. The offerings are always fresh, and the menu changes with each season." www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/02/o...

Several resolutions which are set to be introduced to Congress on September 3rd would overturn 3 BLM resource management plans in key wilderness states. This takes OUR voice away from future decisions for public lands. Send an email or make a call to ask your Representative to vote NO! 📳

Large coal pile on Portland waterfront could be removed by 2030

The city's waterfront hosts one of New England's last remaining coal stockpiles that has raised public health and environmental concerns:

@maineaudubon.bsky.social As fall migration gets underway, millions of birds will be moving south through the state. Some will collide with glass windows, and we'd like your help in identifying which birds are dying, and which windows they're hitting. Join an info session on Sept 4 at 12pm.

Ready to get your hands dirty (In the best way)? Join us at Maine Organic Farmers Association's Common Ground Country Fair- a celebration of great eats, sustainable growing, and local producers! 🍎

Offshore wind turbines are supporting healthy habitats for all kinds of marine life! Anglers at the Block Island Fishing Tournament were able to experience the joys of recreational fishing and the possibilities of co-existence between communities, wildlife, and clean energy.

Grassroots organizations like us rely on volunteers like YOU to make meaningful impacts in our communities both big and small. Join us Wednesday at noon to learn more about volunteering with our various teams, or reach out to [email protected]! Photo by Sara Reeves for The Luupe

At a time when electricity prices are rising, it is unconscionable for the EPA to deny access to clean, cheap energy for those who can least afford it. The Solar for All program was expected to generate $350 million in annual savings for low-income and disadvantaged households—and create 200K jobs.

Despite our public utilities being coal free since 2019, coal dust still coats the cars, homes, and lungs of Mainer's living near the Cassidy Point coal pile. Tell Portland City Council that Maine residents say NO to coal!

With the help of @defendourhealth.bsky.social and the Conservation Law Foundation, Portland citizens have banded together to cover the Cassidy Point coal pile and end the use of coal in Maine! Join us today to protect the health of Mainers from dirty coal

This was a very busy legislative session. Of the thousands of bills, we were actively tracking over 130, and delivered 39 pieces of testimony. There will be more ‘emergency’ bills introduced next year in the shorter legislative session, so stay tuned!🦞

As soon as tomorrow, House Republicans seek to overturn plans for protected lands in Montana and North Dakota, instead wanting to turn millions of acres of leases over for oil + gas drilling, and mining. Contact your House Representative TODAY- tell them what the legacy of public lands mean to you!