Happy Earth Month! 🌎 This April, we have a full calendar of events leading up to Earth Day on the 22nd. You're invited to help us welcome one of our favorite holidays, thanks to our presenting sponsor, Town & Country Federal Credit Union!

Here is our Earth Day celebration calendar:

April 12: Portland's Earth Day Celebration

We'll be at Payson Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12th with dozens of other organizations celebrating sustainability. Bring your family to this fun, all-ages event!

April 18: Happy Hour with Portland Trails

We are Three of Strong Spirits' Community Spirit partner this month. All throughout April, a portion of proceeds from their special Flower Sour cocktail will go to Portland Trails. Join us for a casual happy hour at Three of Strong on April 18th at 4:30 p.m.!

April 19: Community Trail Volunteer Day

Our volunteer season has begun! Give back to the trails you love while getting to know other trail users at this month's Community Trail Volunteer Day. Space is limited, so sign up today!

April 22: Westbrook's 2025 Earth Day Fair

And finally, we'll celebrate Earth Day at the Westbrook Commons from 4 to 7 p.m. with other eco-minded organizations. Bring the whole family! The event kicks off at 3 p.m. with a performance from Maine Youth Circus and wraps up with a film screening at 7 p.m.

Portland Trails' 2024 Impact Report is hot off the presses (and, if you're a member, coming to a mailbox near you)! This report captures the impact our members, volunteers, partners, and sponsors created in the community in 2024. From an Improved Access Trail in the Evergreen Woods (pictured here), to safer streets throughout Portland, to more resilient trails, we accomplished an incredible amount together last year.

You can read the digital version of the report here. And if you want to be part of the impact in 2025 (and receive the next Impact Report in your mailbox), make a donation to Portland Trails today!

Annual Member Summit

You're invited to our Annual Member Summit on Wednesday, April 16th at Three of Strong Spirits! From 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., enjoy refreshments, connect with your community members, and learn about Portland Trails' new five-year plan. RSVP here!

Community Trail Volunteer Day

It's here – the first Community Trail Volunteer Day of the year! Join us for a morning of trail work on Saturday, April 19th to celebrate Earth Day and give back to the trails you love. Sign up here!

East Bayside Trail Fest

On Sunday, June 22nd, join us for the first annual East Bayside Trail Fest! This one-of-a-kind event consists of the Trail to Ale 10K, the Bayside Ride, and the Trail Mix 2-Miler. Everything will culminate in a community celebration in East Bayside featuring music, food trucks, local beer, cider, and spirits...and more. Register today!

2025 Trail Running Film Festival

On Sunday, April 6th, check out this two-hour celebration of the wild, wonderful trail running community! This event is co-hosted by the Runaways Run Club and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Northeast Runners Alliance. Buy a ticket!

Coffee & Climate: Charging the Region

Tune into Coffee & Climate on Friday, April 11th at 9 a.m.! The One Climate Future team will be joined by Jon Gagne and Laura Qualey of the Greater Portland Council of Governments to discuss the "Charging the Region" initiative. Register here!

Portland's Earth Day Celebration

Join us for the Portland's annual Earth Day Celebration in Payson Park on Saturday, April 12th! The City and local environmental organizations are hosting a festival of sustainable fun, including e-bike demos, a free clothing swap, outdoor activities, games, face painting, food trucks, and more. See full event details.

Westbrook's 2025 Earth Day Fair

On Earth Day, April 22nd, celebrate all things green at Westbrook Commons! Festivities will kick off with a performance by Maine Youth Circus, followed by information, demonstrations, and games. The event wraps up with a film screening. See full event details.

Public art collective spotlights Portland's Wabanaki past and future (Portland Press Herald, unlocked)

An e-bike transformed my family's life (The Atlantic, unlocked)

Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past four years. Why can't other countries do that? (Fast Company)