On Wednesday, March 7, I joined a great gathering at the Augusta Civic Center. In spite of an incoming Nor'easter, lots of people turned out to a public hearing about the Trump administration's proposal to open up the drilling in most U.S. continental-shelf waters -- including Maine. On the same …
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Citizen Science: Signs of the Seasons
Have you ever wanted to join a citizen science project, but weren't sure where to start? For the last three years, Maine Audubon has partnered with Signs of the Seasons–a great program that will teach you how to observe the changing seasons in your neighborhood, record what you see, and submit the …
Advocating for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in DC
Earlier this week, I had a great opportunity to collaborate with AMC, National Audubon Society, and other members of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition to ask for congressional support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF is an important 52-year old funding mechanism …
Come see us at the 2018 Maine Flower Show!
Despite the persistent snow in our yards, Maine Audubon has been busy tracking and sharing sure signs of a fast-approaching spring -- Red-winged Blackbirds, pussy willows, and woodchucks, just to name a few. Another rite of spring is upon us, too. The Maine Flower Show takes place at Thompson's …
Spotlight on Maine Audubon Educators
Have you ever considered being a teacher of the natural world? We recently asked several of our educators to tell us a little about themselves and what they enjoy about the programs at Maine Audubon. Jeanie When I'm not working at Maine Audubon, I substitute teach, volunteer at Portland …
Elinor and Gabi’s experience interning with Maine Audubon
During February vacation, Maine Audubon staff were joined by two high school interns from Casco Bay High School in Portland. Elinor and Gabi shadowed Maine Audubon staff at Gilsland Farm and in Augusta, asked great questions, and made some valuable contributions to our work. Here are their …
A Company of Girls’ Citizen Artist/Scientist Project at Gilsland Farm
This past fall, A Company of Girls embarked on a year-long Citizen Scientist Art project at the Maine Audubon wildlife sanctuary at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine. We are so excited and grateful to be collaborating with Maine Audubon on this initiative, which aims to give these urban girls an …
Meet Our Atlantic Salmon “Fish Friends” at Gilsland Farm!
Maine currently has the last remaining wild population of Atlantic Salmon in the U.S. Once native to almost every river north of the Hudson River in New York, remnant wild populations are now found in only 11 rivers, all in Maine. As diadromous fish, Atlantic Salmon spend the first three years or …
Caution: Alcid X-ing
Something is going on with alcids... During most winters, birders strain their scopes along the coast, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of these generally elusive birds. Alcids (short for Alcidae, the family that includes our Atlantic Puffin, Thick-billed and Common Murres, Razorbill, Dovekie, and …