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 …
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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 …
“Bringing Nature Home” in Early Spring: Our Plants Are Starting to Arrive!
To say that it has been a strange beginning of spring for people and communities is obviously a tremendous understatement. However, looking out our windows, going for walks, and even shoveling out from one more snowstorm reminds us that longer, warmer days are coming. Whether we are confined to …
Announcing the winners of the 2019-20 Junior Duck Stamp challenge
Congratulations to all the impressive young artists who entered this year's Maine Junior Duck Stamp challenge! There were more than 500 entries from students in grades K through 12. The federal program, which was coordinated in Maine by Maine Audubon, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and L.L. Bean, …
Connections: Nest and Feeder Cams
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: Going live at the feeder
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 …
Initial reaction to DEP draft approval for NECEC project
On March 13, 2020, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a draft order approving Central Maine Power's (CMP) New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project with conditions. Maine Audubon staff previously provided extensive public comment to the DEP, focusing on the proposed …
Connections: Migration Patterns
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 …
Young Birders Club takes flight at Fields Pond
When I was a kid, I loved collecting things. Baseball cards and bottle caps were my top items. I spent hours combing roadsides for discarded bottle caps, looking for unique finds to add to my collection. I swapped, traded, and sorted baseball cards with my friends, developing sets of All-Star …