HBMI Community Health Education

06/05/2026

Today’s Nipon Medicine walk led by Alan St. Jean. Alan discussed the cultural significance of the Brown Ash Tree and the importance it plays in Northeastern biodiversity. He also discussed the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and the destruction they have causes to the Brown Ash Tree.
Alan also discussed how to safely harvest stinging nettle, the different species of ferns and wild cucumbers.
Our next walk will be June 26th at 1pm. To register please call Maya Gardiner at 532-2240 ext. 151 or Jocelyn Haney at 532-2240 ext.161.

06/01/2026

Smoothies can be a quick, refreshing, and nutritious option for breakfast, snacks, or busy days on the go! 🥤🫐

Mixing fruits, vegetables, yogurt, milk, or protein-rich ingredients into smoothies can be a simple way to add more nutrients and fiber to your day. Frozen fruit also makes smoothies easy to enjoy year-round. 🌱

Looking for ideas and tips for building balanced smoothies at home? Check out this resource from Maine Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program:
https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/2026/05/14/smoothie/

05/29/2026

This has been rescheduled to next Friday- same place and time. Water and a light snack will be provided!
Come receive free tote bag for foraging and one of four pins from Eighth Generation 🌾
Space available for 10 people 🥾

Attend each monthly walk and earn a new pin, attend all 4 and get a water bottle from 8th generation. Our last walk will be in September. We will be doing a meal and a basket making class for the commencement of the class. Alan St. Jean will be instructing the basket making class.

To register please contact Maya Gardiner at 532-2240 ext. 151 or email [email protected]
Woliwon!

05/20/2026

Have you heard about browntail moths? Browntail moth hairs fall off the caterpillars and cause an itchy rash or breathing problems. Take simple steps to prevent exposure to hairs. Learn more at www.maine.gov/dhhs/browntailmoth.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Today was the last “Special Snack” of the school year for the Maliseet Headstart kiddos as they graduate in couple of weeks!
Since it was the last special snack of the year we had a special treat, fiddlehead cupcakes and raspberry sorbet and chocolate chips.
We went over My Plate with a felt board game. We went over which section of the plate belongs to which food group and we pulled out felt food and the kids got to choose where each food belonged on My Plate, they all did a wonderful job.
We also read “F is for Fiddlehead” by Marilyn Lohnes and explored New Brunswick.
Thank you for the great year of learning kids!

Special thanks to Caden Shaw for the fiddleheads that were used for the muffins ❣️

05/20/2026

Come join us!

05/15/2026

Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session of Food Preservation 101! Course modules feature food preservation, foraging and the history of herbs.

All modules are free, prerecorded and self-paced!

Learn more and register >>> ndsu.ag/fp101

05/15/2026

Come check out our new table located inside the Health Clinic.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established in 1949 to fight stigma, educate the public, and advocate for mental health resources.
The 2026 campaign is centered around the theme "More Good Days, Together," focusing on community support, early intervention and personalized wellness.
Every week there will be different giveaways and education to support mental health wellbeing.
This weeks themes are: Understanding Mental Illness, Including Serious Mental Illness: Awareness Leads to Compassion.

For online resources please click the links below:

Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.
To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).