Camp. If you live in Maine, or spend at least part of your summertime in this magnificent state, the word “camp” is a surefire shortcut to a smile. Furthermore, that smile likely has roots back to some of the finest memories of your childhood. In Maine, the word camp has two distinct meanings. …
Environmental Education
What’s Next for the Great Black Hawk? State Display and a Bronze Statue
It's been a few months now since Portland's beloved Great Black Hawk lost its battle with the Maine winter. However, the story is far from over. The first news is about the future of the bird's remains. Once the bird died, there was debate about where the specimen would end up. In the end, …
Atlantic Salmon, Endangered Species Day, and the release of our fish friends
Friday, May 17th is Endangered Species Day, making it a fitting day for Maine Audubon staff to release 200 Atlantic Salmon fry raised here at Gilsland Farm into the Presumpscot River watershed. These fish, and others being raised at the Fields Pond Audubon Center and at schools around the state, are …
Following Monarchs to Mexico: Part 2
This is Part 2 of the Lambert family sojourn to Mexico in pursuit of Monarch butterflies. Read Part 1 here. An Intergenerational Quest In the fall, monarchs across the eastern United State and Canada migrate to a plot of fir trees in the mountains of Mexico last visited by their great great …
Following Monarchs to Mexico: Part 1
After three years of raising monarchs from eggs and caterpillars here in Maine, the Lambert family followed the Monarchs south to Mexico to see the next stage in their life-cycle. Here are some reflections from the metamorphosis and migration of Monarchs: At a time when Earth calls on human …
And the Winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp Are…
A host of talented young artists gathered at L.L. Bean on Saturday for the announcement of the winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp challenge. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with assistance from Maine Audubon, the Junior Duck Stamp challenge asks young Mainers from …
Science Is in Full Bloom! “American Spring LIVE” & Maine Audubon
“Please pick up your binoculars, everyone,” Margaret Reimann says to the assembled group of fifth graders. She holds her own pair aloft. “Do you know what you call these if you're a cool birder? You call them ‘bins.'” After a brief training and the inevitable …
Piping Plover Party Pays Off as Party-goers Play, Peruse, Participate
Maine Audubon's first-ever Piping Plover Party took place on Saturday at the Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center in Saco. Over 100 people turned out to support our Coastal Birds Program, learn about these remarkable birds, and have fun both indoors and out! From bird walks on the beach …
Creative Ideas from Maine College of Art Students
For the second straight year, Maine Audubon joined forces with the Maine College of Art (MECA) to help teach a class on grant writing. Under the tutelage of Professor Bob Jenkins, students learned about the importance of developing an idea and pitching it to a foundation for funding. Once again, …