Nature in the Middle (grades 6-8) Happy Earth Day! This holiday is now 50 years old and recognized as the planet's largest civic event. When it was launched in the United States back in 1970 about 10% of our total population took to the streets to demand a new way forward for our planet. Wow, …
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Family Fun Connections: Spotting Differences
Have you ever had the experience of learning to recognize a new plant or bird species, only to realize that you've been crossing paths with it on a regular basis for years without realizing it? Getting to know our plant and animal neighbors is a lifelong endeavor, but it can begin with learning to …
Elementary Connections: Spring Amphibians
What amphibians can be seen and heard this time of year? Where can they be found? How does their life cycle begin? This fun video by Nat Wheelwright introduces us to the timeline of frogs calling and breeding in Maine, starting with the Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers that are currently out and …
Connections: In Search of Bigfoot…
Nature In The Middle (grades 6-8) This Week's Topic: In Search of Bigfoot… Ok, spoiler alert. Bigfoot isn't real; or at least I've not seen any credible scientific evidence to support its existence. Sorry to be a party pooper! I'll admit that the idea of a creature like Bigfoot existing …
Connections: Nature In The Middle
During this time of sheltering in place, many of us are exhibiting symptoms of “Cabin Fever” (boredom, listlessness, feeling trapped indoors and cut off from the world). One way to combat this is to interject something new into what seems familiar. Imagine for a minute that your house or …
Connections: Nature in the Middle
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …
Family Fun Connections: Guess the mystery animal
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …
Connections: What Bird Seed Should I Use?
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …
Connections: Backyard Bird Songs in March
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …