You may heard about the batch of bad bills the Governor just proposed: bills that attack solar power, other renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and steal money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands. How You Can Help: Today, there is a public hearing on the worst of these bills (LD 1400 and LD …
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Reflections on Warbler Walks
Each weekday morning from May 5th through the 15th, I had the pleasure of leading free walks at Evergreen Cemetery and Capisic Pond Park in Portland. In 10 days we saw 99 species, plus one other taxa (American Black Duck x Mallard hybrid). A complete list of these species is located at the end of …
How Do We Build a Broader Network of Wildlife Conservationists?
Over the last year, Maine Audubon's Board and leadership has been reflecting on how we can build a more sizable and durable network of wildlife conservationists. We cannot attain our vision unless we engage a far greater number of people in our mission. To develop a clearer idea of how we might …
Get More From Our Naturalist on Instagram
This blog has become a great place for me to connect with Maine Audubon members and others by sharing some of my observations of nature. I always try to make the posts relevant to what is going on in the natural world at the time I am writing and I wanted to share another way that you can get some …
Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine's Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places by urging the Environment and Natural Resources …
Rare Bird Alert – April 25-May 1, 2015
Reporting Period: April 25 – May 1, 2015Compilers: Doug HitchcoxNoteworthy Species Mentioned: Glossy Ibis White-faced Ibis+ Sandhill Crane Caspian Tern American Three-toed Woodpecker Black-backed Woodpecker (+ Details requested by Maine Bird …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon Applauds Legislature’s Efforts on Behalf of Endangered Species
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 30, 2015 Contact: Jenn Burns Gray, Maine Audubon Staff Attorney and Advocate jgray@maineaudubon.org, 207-798-2900 Maine Audubon Applauds Legislature's Efforts on Behalf of Endangered Species Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee has voted unanimously in …
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 29, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick, 207-781-2330 x232 Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road Maine Audubon seeks “road watch” volunteers FALMOUTH – As the weather warms up, many animals are on the move and …
MEDIA RELEASE: First Protected Piping Plover Nest of the Season Found in Maine
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 28, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick, Maine Audubon, 207-781-2330 x232 Meagan Racey, USFWS, 413-253-8558 Mark Latti, MDIFW, 207-287-5216 First Protected Piping Plover Nest of the Season Found in Maine Wildlife agencies, Maine Audubon ask for help …