Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary is a little gem right outside of downtown Freeport. It’s often overlooked but is a great place for a short family-friendly walk. If you have a chance to visit, see if you can spot any of these things below! This is an action scavenger hunt, in which you are challenged to […]
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Provides Grant to Track Species of Greatest Concern in New England
A major grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will enable a New England research partnership to dramatically expand a revolutionary new migration tracking system across New England. The three-year, Competitive State Wildlife Grant of $998,000 will be matched by $355,500 in private funds. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the […]
Connections: A Blanding’s Turtle Story Walk
It’s almost time to start watching for turtles crossing the road. As turtles emerge from their winter brumation (the reptile and amphibian version of hibernation), they look for places to lay eggs. One way to learn about this is to read A Blanding’s Turtle Story, a picture book written by Melissa Kim and illustrated by […]
Family Fun Connections: Earth Day
As you could probably guess, I’m a big believer in acting like it’s Earth Day everyday. I try to be mindful of my impact on outdoor spaces I visit, use resources with care, and do what I can to create habitat all year, not just on April 22nd. But what to do when Earth Day […]
Elementary Connections: Spring Wildlife Tracking
What mammals and other wildlife are active this time of year near your home? What are they up to? Where might you find them or how might you know they’ve been there?� Spring is a great time of year to start looking down at the tracks our wildlife neighbors leave behind! Since tracks can look […]
50 Years of Earth Day: I Was There
I was there.� Fifty years ago.� The first Earth Day.� April 22, 1970. I was a freshman in high school and a small group of my friends and I were anxiously waiting to see if anyone would show up at the new recycling center we had just set up in the back parking lot at […]
Thanks to our volunteers during National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week (April 19 through 25, 2020). Every day, but especially during this week, Maine Audubon would like to recognize the hundreds of friends who support us with nearly ten thousand hours of volunteer time throughout the year. We deeply appreciate the commitment that these generous people make to our organization. Their impact […]
Connections: What Bird Feeder Should I Use?
Last month we shared with you some great tips on what bird seed to use and why (CONNECTIONS: What Bird Seed Should I Use?) What we didn’t tell you is what type of bird feeders you should put that seed in! So, here are some helpful tips on the different types of feeders and the […]
Swap Your Lead for New Fishing Tackle!
Since we all have a bit more time at home these days, why not get the lead out of your tackle boxes? Beginning April 1, Maine Audubon and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are partnering with local retailers to provide $10 store vouchers to anglers who turn in at least one ounce of […]