Greetings! I hope everyone is staying safe and well in these crazy times. I wanted to reach out, because we may finally be coming into amphibian movement time! Looking out the window as well as at the forecast for both the Falmouth area and the Holden area, we have a stretch of warm rain today […]
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Family Fun Connections: Tracking Changes in Nature
As you perhaps search for ways to add structure to days spent at home, why not create some routines around spending time in nature, or set up a low-stakes experiment your family can check on regularly? Now is the time to search for signs of spring! As you head OUTSIDE, try these ideas: Encourage family […]
Elementary Connections: Observation
Elementary Module 1: Observation 45 mins – 1+ hr How can we practice observation? What do we notice when we pay close attention? What changes stand out? What patterns emerge? Introduction Video : ~1 min One opportunity our current �stay at home� situation offers is to really focus our attention on our surroundings. We […]
Connections: Nature in the Middle
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]
A Legislative Update in these shifting times
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 Maine people. The Legislature may reconvene to […]
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]
“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 our homes and social distancing or […]
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, teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students […]
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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation together. Check in every weekday […]