On a beautiful fall day with 70 degree temperatures, Maine Audubon educators took our conservation program, Stream Explorers, to Sanford Middle School. The week before our visit, we went into the classroom and practiced using the nets and identifying macroinvertebrates. By sampling the stream and …
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Connections: Living with Loons
Summer is almost here and school (as we've recently known it) will be done soon. For many people, summer in Maine means spending time in or near water. With over 6,000 lakes and ponds to choose from, perhaps you'll be finding yourself in the habitat of one of Maine's most iconic bird species: the …
Connections: Plagiarizing Nature
Nature in the Middle (grades 6-8) Most middle schoolers have heard the warnings from their teachers about the perils of plagiarism; and for good reasons! So listen to your teacher's advice and practice ethical work habits; trust me, you'll be glad that you did! But, let me suggest that we do a …
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 …