I’ve lived long enough to avoid uttering the words “I will never . . . ” I’ve also observed that every ten years, both the world and I change enough that each decade of life provides an opportunity to reinvent myself. Such was the case when, in 2016, I retired from a very fulfilling career […]
Andy’s Note: Changes in ice out dates and bird song mark spring’s arrival
Happy spring! As we transition from winter to spring, two of the key indicators I always look for are the sharp increase in birdsong, which I notice during my morning runs, and the timing of ice out on the pond at Gilsland Farm and at my camp that lies about 30 miles inland on Loon […]
Navigating Uncertainty
Every day, all day long, we’re reading and hearing news about lots of change in Washington. Even as we wonder what’s next, we are hearing about the local impacts of those changes and the uncertainty that surrounds them. That matters to us personally, and it matters to Maine Audubon as an organization. How do we […]
Andy’s note: Suddenly September!
Suddenly, it’s September and we’re watching out for school buses. At our Audubon centers we’re shifting from summer camp mode to welcoming busloads of visiting school students on field trips. This makes it a good time to take stock of our summer activities and success, and to appreciate our more than thirty seasonal employees. Here […]
Andy’s note: Suddenly it’s February
Suddenly it’s February. Tomorrow we’ll be hearing about Punxsutawney Phil and his prediction about the timing of spring’s arrival. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t had my fix of winter activities yet. Even our northernmost county, my native Aroostook, has less than a foot of snow on the ground as I write. However, […]
Andy’s note: Let’s make 2024 even more impactful than 2023!
In the few quiet moments that are the islands in a steady stream of fun and bustle during the holiday season, I find myself reflecting upon our 2023 accomplishments at Maine Audubon and how they position us for an even more impactful 2024. Our new tagline “your wildlife community” says it all. We achieve success […]
Andy’s Note: Reflections and resilience
The mass shooting in Lewiston last Wednesday is still very much on my mind. We�re all absolutely heartbroken that so many lives were tragically and suddenly taken in a community that has long been known for its perseverance and openness. This is truly a time for grieving and reflection. In times of strife, I have […]
Andy�s note: Appreciating your wildlife community
One of my favorite autumn traditions is to paddle my kayak on Casco Bay to watch the sun set and the full moon rise. This week, I did exactly that to celebrate the Harvest Moon. Low in the sky and about 180 degrees apart, the sun and moon sent shimmering beams on the nearly flat […]
Andy’s note: September marks a time of change
Suddenly, it’s September, the month of the Autumn Equinox. I usually enter September in denial.� Summer in Maine is so fantastic that I’m reluctant to relinquish my grip on it.� Given our wet summer this year, I suspect that I’m not alone.� However, when I look around, I have to admit there are signs all […]