What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 9am - 3pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living

Home
United States
Milbridge, ME
WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living

Advancing and promoting the health and well-being of the woman, her family, and her community.

06/05/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗥𝗟'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲 - 𝟴 𝗽𝗺.

Open to all—drop in anytime! Join WHRL’s Mending Café on the second Tuesday of each month to refresh your wardrobe and recharge yourself with a little TLC.

Everyone in the community is welcome (it's not just for women). Bring your well-loved clothes back to life and connect with others while you’re at it.

Visit https://whrl.org/programs/art/ for more information on Mending Cafe and other art programs.

06/05/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! Join us on Wednesdays, from 10 - 10:30 am, at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park for a delightful and informative walk with Mark.

This drop-in program for garden visitors provides an opportunity to learn about garden vegetables and how to harvest them. Mark Grant, Incredible Edible Milbridge Coordinator, will discuss the Incredible Edible initiative and answer questions.

You can easily identify Mark or other garden volunteers by spotting their green vests.

Let us show you more at https://whrl.org/programs/incredible-edible/.

06/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Women for Healthy Rural Living has received a $6500 grant from the Community Building Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The grant will support programs including Milbridge Commons Wellness Park, Incredible Edible Milbridge, and Outdoor Women Lead (OWL).

“Our Downeast community has come to depend on the fresh produce in our lush Incredible Edible gardens. Now more than ever, people are concerned about rising grocery prices,” said WHRL director Christine Kuhni. “And Milbridge Commons has become a popular destination for folks near and far. Our OWL programs connect women with wild Maine landscapes through a variety of monthly nature outings. All in all, we’re helping our neighbors lead their best lives through a range of health-centered programs. This grant acknowledges our work and supports the continuation of our efforts.”

The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.

Maine Community Foundation

06/05/2026

Add milkweed to your garden, and enjoy beautiful blooms while helping pollinators thrive. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 (and we sold out last year)! 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. Visit https://whrl.org/schedule/bloom-for-butterflies-milkweed/ for more information or to place your order.

With the arrival of Spring comes WHRL’s 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿. This plant sale supports monarch butterflies and helps maintain the Ed Flanagan Pollinator Garden at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park.

Did you know, planting milkweed creates a vital “butterfly buffet,” providing 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 and nectar for adult butterflies? If you want the butterflies, you need to let the caterpillars eat what you plant! 🐛🌿

06/03/2026

**𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁**

WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living is once again teaming up with Bar Harbor Bank and Trust to bring you the 2026 Milbridge Days 5K & Fun Run—happening on Saturday, July 25, 2026!

Whether you're aiming for a fast finish or simply want to enjoy a walk or run with family and friends, the Milbridge Days 5K welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Young runners can join the Fun Run for a chance to get active, have fun, and be part of the excitement!

More information and register at https://whrl.org/5k/.

06/03/2026

🌿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟳: 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 🌿
🕘 9–11 AM / Addison, Maine

Join us for a special morning at Bear’s Den with longtime homestead gardeners Geri Valentine and Donna Kausen. For more than 40 years, Geri and Donna have grown organic food with care, creativity, and a deep connection to the Earth. Explore their beautiful, off-grid, hand-tended garden, and be inspired by their truly self-reliant lifestyle.

Families are warmly welcome. Well-supervised children of all ages can enjoy the gardens and learn alongside the adults. Registration is required. Visit https://whrl.org/schedule/bears-den-garden-tour/ for more information and to register.

06/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗛𝗥𝗟!

From fun events to hands-on activities, our programming is a great way to meet new people, try something new, and connect with your community.

Many programs are open to everyone — not just women — so there’s something for all kinds of interests and ages.

Take a look at upcoming events and find one that’s right for you: https://whrl.org/events/.

If you know someone looking for connection, creativity, or community, share this post with them!

05/31/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 for children ages 9-14 is 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟯 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗺-𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻 at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park.

This year, campers will discover the beauty of the natural world while developing their artistic skills. Our goal? To spark a lasting love for both nature and art.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll cozy up indoors in WHRL’s Thankful Room.

Led by local artist Janie Snider.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Learn more or register at https://whrl.org/schedule/nature-inspired-art-camp/.

05/30/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! NEW THIS YEAR- Outdoor Adventure Camp with an Overnight Camping Experience. OWLette, WHRL’s annual FREE summer camp for girls ages 11 - 14, will take place June 22 - 25.

Visit https://whrl.org/programs/owl/owlette/ for more details and to register.

05/29/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗥𝗟𝗴𝗶𝗴 - 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 - Wednesdays at WHRL is 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲!

Join us for𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗺! Inclement weather will bring us back inside the WHRL office.

This is for parents and caregivers with kids from newborn to 5 years old. Enjoy some adult company while your kiddos socialize and play in a new environment. WHRL provides all play materials.

Note: If Milbridge area schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, WHRLigig will be canceled.

Visit
https://whrl.org/programs/family/ to learn more about our programs, including support for breastfeeding and other forms of infant feeding by Gianna (Gigi) DeJoy, CLC.

Social connection is a fundamental human need, as essential to survival as food, water, and shelter.

Address

87 Main Street
Milbridge, ME
04658

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.whrl.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living:

Shortcuts

Address
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Organization
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Milbridge?

WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Address

Opening Hours

Website

Alerts

Contact The Organization

Shortcuts

Share

Category