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The #MaineGearLibraryNetwork.

"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.

Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In Development

Partners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – Statewide

The Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.

From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.


What is a Gear Library?

A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."

FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping

#Maine - #Queer #GearLibrary - #KindlingCollective

"Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Wabanaki Confederacy Territory / Maine.

We aim to build community and support people in nurturing and sustaining relationships with the natural world and each other. At Kindling Collective, members can check out the gear they need for #camping, #hiking, and #backpacking adventures. You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors. Our guided trips and events are designed by and for queer people.

You don’t need to be queer to be a member; you just need to be on board with supporting and affirming queer people’s access to the outdoors.

Membership perks:
- Unlimited gear loans for up to 7 days.
- Advice, tips, and guidance from our staff and volunteers.
- Invitations to member appreciation and community events.
- A welcoming and inclusive community.
- Access to additional gear and equipment supplied by #MaineGearShare through interlibrary loans.
- 25% off monthly membership at Portland Yoga Collective
- 15% off room reservations at the CoHo Hostel in Conway, NH
- 15% off gym memberships (monthly & yearly), a discounted day pass for $17, and a discount off of the "learn the ropes classes" at Evo Rock & Fitness
- 10% off at Portage Eats "

Sliding scale memberships available.

FMI:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/

#SolarPunkSunday #GBLTQ
#GBLTQEvents #SafeZoneEvents
#QueerEvents #SolarPunkSunday
#BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy
#SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks
#Hiking #Maine #BIPOCEvents
#QueerFriendlyEvents #SpendTimeOutdoors #GearHub #GearLibraries #BorrowDontBuy

Any error can be the unrecognized bearer of truth.
-- Umberto Eco

⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #UmbertoEco #Error

⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Panopainting #Kayaks #Everglades #Florida

To get it right, be born with luck or else make it. Never give up. Get the knack of getting people to help you and also pitch in yourself. A little money helps, but what really gets it right is to never -- I repeat -- never under any conditions face the facts.
-- Ruth Gordon

⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #RuthGordon #Life #Luck

⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Sunset #Kayaks #Everglades #Florida

Enough of the #sneachta!
And the icy wind, sleet and hail.
I’m meant to be demoing sea #kayaks this weekend…

I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing; and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
-- Petronius Arbiter (circa 60 CE)

⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #PetroniusArbiter #Confusion #Progress #Reorganization

⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Sunset #Kayaks #Everglades #Florida