Children's literature can be a powerful tool for introducing children to Maine's wildlife, which is why you'll often see Maine Audubon educators toting books to classrooms, reading to campers in the shade of an oak tree, or making use of the story walks installed at Gilsland Farm. In fact, we love …
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Meet Lydia, the New Face of Sustainability in Our Nature Store
Although I am an avid log-turner, flower sniffer, and animal enthusiast, my latest business card reads “Nature Store Staff & Educator.” Hi! I'm Lydia, the newest member of the Maine Audubon team at Gilsland Farm. I jumped on board this past February and have enjoyed my time learning the ins …
Marching for Science in Portland [Photos & Video]
Maine Audubon wildlife biologist Laura Minich Zitske, who leads our Coastal Birds Project, was a featured speaker at Portland's March for Science yesterday. Despite the chilly April temperatures, a dedicated corps turned out to support science and its wider inclusion in public policy …
Calling All Anglers: Help Find Wild Brook Trout in Maine!
Fishing season is open and it's time to cast a line! But I must admit -- I'm not a very accomplished angler. So I need your help! When I head out with my rod, I am often so distracted by everything else going on around me – I listen to bird songs and try to identify who's calling; I watch the …
South Texas Trip Report
This winter we offered a trip to escape the cold, partnering with Field Guides Inc to travel to southern Texas. We spent this week long tour birding in The Rio Grande Valley which is, in the words of our guide Doug Gochfeld, "One of the most iconic birding destinations in the United States, with a …
Susan Gallo Receives Press Herald Source Sustainability Award
Last night, Susan Gallo received her Source Sustainability Award, presented to her by the Portland Press Herald in recognition of her leadership of Maine Audubon's annual Loon Count. From the Press Herald's original story: Every year, in early summer, hundreds of Mainers head out onto lakes …
Roundup: Whistleblower Joel Clement’s Talk at Maine Audubon
On March 15, we hosted federal whistleblower Joel Clement at Gilsland Farm as part of our Speaker Series. This event sold out faster than any Speaker Series event we have held to date, and the room was electric. Billed as "Silencing Science: An Insider's Take on the Trump Administration's …
Loon Count Director Swears This Is the Year Maine Loons Finally Learn to Count
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Maine Audubon's Annual Loon Count, and staff biologists and volunteers swear 2018 is the year they finally achieve their goal of teaching loons how to count. Since 1984, a dedicated corps of over 1,000 citizen science volunteers has fanned out across lakes …
Andy’s Note: April is the coolest month
T.S. Eliot famously said that "April is the cruellest month." Looking ahead at all we have planned for the coming weeks, I respectfully beg to differ! In Maine, April brings a lot to be excited about. Among other things, it brings a long-awaited thaw. Melting snow reveals the beautiful earth …