The end of the year is a time for reflection. As I look back on 2018, I’m struck by how much we were able to accomplish together on behalf of Maine’s wildlife and habitat.
Here are some of my favorites:
- We hosted�federal climate whistleblower Joel Clement�for an incredible discussion to a packed house.
- We celebrated�35 years of robust citizen science�as part of the Annual Loon Count…
- …and were honored with a Source Sustainability Award�for the project.
- We celebrated other major anniversaries, including�our 50th Bald Eagles of Merrymeeting Bay boat trip�and�the 45th anniversary of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center.
- We delivered�hundreds of your signatures and comments in defense of the Endangered Species Act�to Maine’s�congressional delegation.
- We created and published�innovative teaching guides to complement our “Wildlife on the Move” children’s book series.
- We went birding with Spose!
- We stood up, spoke up, and�Marched for Science.
- We sold thousands of native plants, which are now providing habitat for Maine birds and wildlife.
- We completed a full year of�Nat Wheelwright’s marvelous Nature Moments videos�(recently recognized with a Golden Arrow award from the Maine Public Relations Council!).
- We helped�#EgretOutTheVote for the November election.
- We kept you posted on rare birds like�the Great Black Hawk�– and�explained�why they occur.
- We celebrated�a banner year for our nesting Piping Plovers.
Believe it or not, I had to leave a lot off this list!
So, what do we have in store for 2019? I can tell you this: our team is fired up and ready to hit the ground running. You won’t be disappointed.
Will you support our work with a year-end gift to Maine Audubon?
Together, we’re poised to accomplish great things for Maine’s wildlife and habitat in 2019 and beyond. Thank you for being a part of this important work.
