Sanctuary (noun): a place of refuge.� One of the top things we can do for ourselves in these stressful times is to go outside (masked and distanced of course). Human beings need to step away from the news, from our daily pressures, and reconnect with nature.� Educator Richard Louv said �Now, more than ever, we […]
News & Notes
2020: A Year in Review
Ten-year-old says fundraising is for the birds
During the turmoil of the past year, nature has provided comfort and inspiration to people of all ages. Most recently, young people have become passionate about protecting Maine’s wildlife and habitat and have discovered very creative ways to get involved. One young lady sent this email to Maine Audubon in October: �Hi! My mom says […]
Snapshots from Christmas Bird Count Weekend 2020
Not even a pandemic and a fresh 19 inches of snow stopped Maine birders from taking part in the Christmas Bird Count this weekend. The official season for the 121st annual Count, or CBC, runs between December 14, 2020 and January 4, 2021, though many of the regions held their event this Saturday, December 19. […]
Volunteers Get Creative During 2020 Annual Loon Count
In a year when it seemed like just about everything could go wrong, a few things did go right. Thanks to 48 regional coordinators and 1,347 volunteers, Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count was one of them. They overcame many hurdles in order to complete the annual snapshot census of Maine’s loon population that takes place […]
Twelve days of Maine Audubon!�
We’ve got 12 ways you can celebrate wildlife and habitat this holiday season. Let us know how you are having a wildlife-friendly holiday! Share your ideas and pictures, tag us, and use #12daysofMaineAudubon Make a wildlife-friendly ornament.� We’ve got some ideas here. Some bird-friendly ornament suggestions include pine cone feeders covered with peanut butter and […]
Make wildlife-friendly ornaments for the Fields Pond Night Tree
You’re invited to bring a wildlife-friendly ornament to hang on our very own Night Tree at Fields Pond Audubon Center, and enjoy the classic children’s book, Night Tree, by Eve Bunting on a book walk along the trail behind the Nature Center. The walk is up now through the end of the year. Some bird-friendly […]
Climate Action Plan Released Today!
The day has finally arrived. After more than a year of hard work, Governor Mills and the Maine Climate Council are prepared to release the Climate Action Plan (read the latest plan here). You’ve undoubtedly heard from us about this plan, whether it was touting the work of Maine Audubon’s Advocacy Director Eliza Donoghue on […]
There is much to be thankful for
In this chaotic year, I’m appreciative of the fact that Maine Audubon is making a difference at a time when it really matters. There is much to be thankful for. There’s never been a higher need for the wellness benefits of spending time in nature. Thousands upon thousands of people have used our beautiful properties […]