Come play in the clay at the Cliff! The Cliff Ceramics Studio is open to youth ages 12 and up and adults from the wider community who have a working knowledge of clay. There is no formal instruction during these hours, simply time to practice wheel throwing and create work independently.

Join us to celebrate LIGHT before the Winter Solstice with live harp music, candlelight, and a spiral of pine boughs. The evening will begin with the Ecology Learning Center's annual meeting followed by a holiday basket raffle & potluck, and conclude with the winter spiral walk.

Join us for an afternoon screening of a classic Christmas movie, based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg! Enjoy holiday crafts in the Cliff foyer sponsored by Unity Parks & Recreation.

The Mount View Chamber Singers is a 20 member ensemble consisting of high school students. They present the wonderful tradition of candlelight caroling with gorgeous ambience and beautiful traditional carols for this Holiday season.

Skip Bailey is a solo folk musician based in Maine, renowned for his songs that celebrate the hardworking, everyday people. His performances feature a blend of simple acoustic guitar and soulful vocal melodies. Join Skip on a musical journey through Maine at December Cliff Notes.

Celebrate Yuletide at the Cliff! Before and after the Unity Parade of Lights rolls by the Cliff at 3:30, cozy up to a holiday classic film for the whole family. Charles Schulz's television classic will be shown on the big screen 3:00-3:30 and 5:00-5:30.

Come play in the clay at the Cliff! The Cliff Ceramics Studio is open to youth ages 12 and up and adults from the wider community who have a working knowledge of wheel-throwing and hand sculpting. There is no formal instruction, simply time to practice and create work independently.

What could be better than playing the 3D video game about exploring and building in a world made of blocks? Watching the 2025 fantasy adventure film with your friends! Check out this exciting new film that follows four misfits who are accidentally transported into Minecraft.

WHAT is a hot pocket? WHO are the Hot PocketS? Find out at the November installment of local musical talent. The Ecology Learning Center's very own "Hot Pockets" band will play, with a surprise opening by a student musician. Before the concert, explore the art gallery with all new student work.

The author of "Call Me American" will be reading an excerpt from his book as well as showcasing his journey from Somalia to the U.S. with a Q+A after. A film about immigration will be shown after.

Come join us for our 2nd event in the Fermented Foods Series at the Cliff! You don't want to miss this Miso-tasting and learning event with Ecology Learning Center parent, Nick Repenning, in which participants will be guided through the traditional Japanese method of making miso!

Come learn how to make Kimchi in this first workshop in the Fermented Food Series!

Join us in supporting Ecology Learning Center's 10th grade class by participating in a haunted house fundraiser. All proceeds go to the class of 2028's trips and activities. $8 entry fee and donations are welcome.

Come for a harvest potluck dinner and movie screening! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this award-winning animation tells the story of a clever fox who can't resist his wild, thieving instincts. Before the film, enjoy hands-on activities related to the natural history of foxes.

Free performance! A comedic family-friendly retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring puppets.

Come play in the clay at the Cliff! Starting October 2, ceramics studio hours are open to the community Thursdays 5-8 pm. Sign up for Ceramics Studio membership today!

Local Artist showcase

Come for a potluck dinner and movie screening!

Mitchell Thomashow is back in town! Join us for an evening of connection and discussion as Mitchell, former president of Unity College and author of "To Know The World: A New Vision for Environmental Learning", explores the topics of climate justice, democracy, and human flourishing.

Local Artist showcase

American Roots music!

In collaboration with the Unity Public Library, we are screening Bonhoeffer (2024). a historical drama thriller film about the German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer, written, produced and directed by Todd Komarnicki.

Join us for a screening of Ava Duvernay's powerful film "Thirteenth" followed by a discussion.

Night of Indie Rock!

Join us for a morning of guided reading and discussion

Join us for an afternoon of true stories, told live as rememebered by the tellers. The theme is Crossroads - stories of turning points, forks in the road, and chance encounters.

Join us for a mother's day craft workshop to make vases out of recycled plastic containers! Bring your own container to decorate, some will be provided, and all extras will be returned and the deposits will go to the Ecology Learning Center. All are welcome to this free workshop!

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Buy spring fundraiser raffle tickets here, to be drawn at our Student Lead Open Mic on April 16th!

The Cliff, in collaboration with Points North, presents Recovery in Maine, a film screening that addresses addiction and recovery in Maine, followed by a panel discussion.

Join us for the second in our monthly series highlighting local music! Local artists Butter n Honey and Jimmy Grackle, doors at 6:30, music at 7:00

Buy spring fundraiser raffle tickets here, to be drawn at our Student Lead Open Mic on April 8!

The FANTASTIC midcoast based R&B band The Sugar Snaps is playing a benefit Concert for Chris and Najean Shedyak who lost everything in a fire. Come dance with friends and support this beloved local family!

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At the one-year anniversary of ELC acquiring the arts center, the new Cliff Theater Company joins the legacy of thousands of theaters across the world by hosting The Vagina Monologues.

Music and Dance inspired by the spirals of ferns as a metaphor to find the flow of dance, circus arts, acrobatics, story and song. 

Music and Dance inspired by the spirals of ferns as a metaphor to find the flow of dance, circus arts, acrobatics, story and song. 

Join us for the second in our monthly series highlighting local music! Local artists Kate McCann and Coleman Martin, doors at 6:30, music at 7:00

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Goodnight Moonshine is a guitar and vocal duet, and a musical marriage in all senses. The Duo combines the evocative voice and songwriting of Molly Venter, with Eben Pariser’s adventurous guitar playing.

Join us for the first in our monthly series highlighting local music! Local artists Maeve Kelly and General Farwell, doors at 6:30, music at 7:30!

As the world teeters on the edge of a sixth mass extinction, is there still hope for sustainable solutions? The film Saving Walden’s World says yes—and shows us how.

If A Tree Falls is a musical theater production entirely written, directed and performed by high school students. Don't miss the debut of this environmental fable, reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet ~ with lumberjacks & nymphs.

If A Tree Falls is a musical theater production entirely written, directed and performed by high school students. Don't miss the debut of this environmental fable, reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet ~ with lumberjacks & nymphs.

This weekend at the Cliff! Join us on Sunday, December 8th, coinciding with the Unity Yuletide festival, for our student produced musical, a craft fair, and caroling on our front porch!

If A Tree Falls is a musical theater production entirely written, directed and performed by high school students. Don't miss the debut of this environmental fable, reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet ~ with lumberjacks & nymphs.

If A Tree Falls is a musical theater production entirely written, directed and performed by high school students. Don't miss the debut of this environmental fable, reminiscent of Romeo & Juliet ~ with lumberjacks & nymphs.

Join us for a food and coat drive, with a live concert featuring 5 local bands!

Celebrate local music and food at our first one-night outdoor festival at the Cliff!

In a place where life is routinely defined by shame and despair, good food can be a gateway to meaning, wellness, and dignity.