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 …
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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 …
Connections: Observation Conversation
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 …
BIG NIGHT: Amphibians are on the move!
Greetings! I hope everyone is staying safe and well in these crazy times. I wanted to reach out, because we may finally be coming into amphibian movement time! Looking out the window as well as at the forecast for both the Falmouth area and the Holden area, we have a stretch of “warm” rain today …
Family Fun Connections: Tracking Changes in Nature
As you perhaps search for ways to add structure to days spent at home, why not create some routines around spending time in nature, or set up a low-stakes experiment your family can check on regularly? Now is the time to search for signs of spring! As you head OUTSIDE, try these ideas: …
Elementary Connections: Observation
Elementary Module 1: Observation 45 mins - 1+ hr How can we practice observation? What do we notice when we pay close attention? What changes stand out? What patterns emerge? Introduction Video : ~1 min  One opportunity our current “stay at home” situation offers is to really focus …
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 …
A Legislative Update in these shifting times
Due to concerns related to the coronavirus, the Maine Legislature adjourned on March 17, weeks ahead of schedule. Though we're disappointed that a lot of important environmental policy was left on the table, we fully support this difficult decision, made in the best interests of Maine lawmakers and …
Connections: Make a literary nature snapshot. Today. With us. Now.
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 …