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 look […]
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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 about in […]
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 in the wild is intriguing, […]
Connections: Woodcock Displays
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]
Connections: How to Watch Birds from Your Apartment
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]
Family Fun Connections: What’s Under a Rock?
As I find myself looking for silver linings these days, the approach of spring is definitely near the top of the list. There is so much to observe in nature this time of year, and it’s becoming a bit easier to get little ones out the door (see you next year, mittens!). Now that the […]
Elementary Connections: Spring Birds
(45 mins – 1+ hr) What common birds can be found in your area? How can you tune in to who is around and what their songs might mean? What can you notice birds doing right now? The springtime return of migratory birds, combined with the shift in all bird activity toward claiming territory and […]
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 apartment, that space that’s been feeling […]
Connections: Examining bird pellets
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]