Nothing says summer in Maine more than the evocative tremolo call of a loon. And now that summer is officially here, it’s time to take stock of our loon population once more, in one of Maine Audubon’s signature events: the annual Loon Count.� This year, the 37th annual count will take place on Saturday, July […]
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Why Maine Needs The Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act is on path to becoming law! This bipartisan piece of legislation has passed the Senate and is expected to pass the House in late July. If and when it becomes law, this Act will benefit Mainers by providing permanent funding for thousands of acres of public outdoor spaces, and helping […]
Maine Audubon Partners with NOAA and NAAEE to Offer Watershed STEM Education to Bangor Area Students
Bangor area students will be getting some hands-on learning and fieldwork in the future, studying the Penobscot River watershed, and investigating topics such as water quality, fish/wildlife passage, and native plant restoration, thanks to The River in My Backyard, a new grant from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAEE) being implemented in partnership […]
Family Fun Connections: Day and Night
Have you noticed how late the sunset is getting? My three-year-old started calling dinner �the dark meal� over the winter and spring, so we have definitely been noticing and talking about the lengthening days lately. With the summer solstice coming up this weekend, let’s spend some time exploring day and night!� OUTSIDE: Use this upcoming […]
Elementary Connections: Ferns
What makes ferns different from other types of plants? Where do they grow? What can you notice about ferns to help you tell them apart? What Are Ferns? Ferns are unique among plant life because they don’t have flowers or seeds in the same way as most plants or trees.� They are still plants, with […]
Connections: Virtual field trip to Scarborough Marsh
This spring, schools were not able to take field trips to Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. So the center’s director, Maine Audubon educator Linda Woodard, created a virtual field trip with the help of three third-grade students�from Wentworth School in Scarborough. Watch as they explore the marsh and�discover the wonders of this unique habitat and creatures […]
Family Fun Connections: Move like an animal
I don’t know if it’s the changing weather, a bit of cabin fever, or both, but lately my household has been feeling a serious need to move! If that’s true for your family, try taking a few minutes to slither, hop, and run along to this �Move Like an Animal� song in the video below: […]
Elementary Connections: All About Habitat
What is a habitat? What do habitats provide? What different habitats are located near your home? What different types of plants or animals could live there? What is a Habitat? A habitat is somewhere an organism (plant, animal, etc.) lives and finds what it needs to survive: food, water, shelter, space. Habitats are usually characterized […]
Connections: Guided nature explorations
Focusing your time outside helps provide practice in looking and seeing, and increases the fun!� Several examples of nature journaling and scavenger hunts have been offered here, on our Connections pages. They are a great way to share the wonders of the outdoors with others. Here are a few more ideas to guide your explorations.� […]