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 …
Community Science
Results of the 2017 Loon Count
On the third Saturday of every July since 1984, over a thousand volunteers have ventured out on lakes and ponds across the state to search for, and count, Common Loons. Last July 15, 1,377 people participated in the 34th annual Maine Audubon Loon Count, once again providing reliable survey data that …
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 …
Maine Policy Review features Maine Audubon on Citizen Science
Thanks to the Maine Policy Review for publishing this article on lessons we've learned from decades of citizen science work in the field of wildlife conservation, authored by director of conservation Sally Stockwell and wildlife biologist Susan Gallo. The lessons include: Be realistic …
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release May 24, 2016 Contact: Leslie Taylor, Media Manager ltaylor@maineaudubon.org 207-781-2330 x276 mobile: 347-225-1510 FALMOUTH – Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers to survey roads in Maine for signs of animal road crossings. Now that the …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Roads in Franklin, Oxford and Somerset Counties
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 9, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-6180 x209 Maine Audubon Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Roads in Franklin, Oxford and Somerset Counties FALMOUTH – Maine Audubon seeks …
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Endangered Species in Maine
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 10, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-6180 x209 mobile: (207) 838-0511 Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Endangered Species in Maine Maine Audubon seeks “road watch” volunteers in …
Out in the Field: Erik Heitmann
Erik Heitmann is a citizen scientist with Maine Audubon's Brook Trout Pond Survey program. This past summer, he visited a remote pond in northern Maine with his daughter, Eva, searching for the presence of native brook trout. Survey information collected by anglers will be used to help identify …
Maine Audubon Receives Funding to Restore Aquatic Habitat
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 11, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Receives Funding to Restore Aquatic Habitat Falmouth - Maine Audubon announced today that it …