January feels like I’m standing at the very top of a pristine sledding hill: crisp, white, and waiting to go rocketing down. The air nips at your cheeks, and the glorious sunshine makes the snow sparkle. This is no time to be hibernating. There are so many ways to explore winter outside at our Centers […]
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Maine Audubon Applauds Nomination of Judy Camuso to Head MDIFW
Yesterday, it was announced that�Governor-elect Janet Mills has picked Judy Camuso to be Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW). MDIFW is the agency tasked with preserving, protecting, and enhancing Maine’s wildlife and inland fisheries resources, from the management of big game populations to the restoration of endangered species. “MDIFW will […]
Why Are Rare Birds Coming to Maine?
The national birding community is still in the grips of Great Black Hawk fever. Those of us who get excited about seeing rare birds are still abuzz about this one, so far outside of the tropical range of this species and surviving the start of a cold Maine winter. After a few days’ absence, the […]
Our gift memberships are perfect for nature lovers! Order by Dec. 17
As you go about your holiday shopping, remember that a one-year membership to Maine Audubon can be the perfect gift for the nature lovers in your life! Give a gift membership by Monday, December 17, and we’ll make sure the recipient’s Welcome Packet is in the mail in time to arrive before Christmas! Give a […]
Seeing Beautiful New Birds At Your Feeders? They Might Be Evening Grosbeaks!
Some lucky Maine birders are seeing some unusual birds at their feeders this winter. They’re yellow, but they’re not goldfinches. They’ve got fat bills, good for crushing seeds, but they’re not House Finches or Eastern Towhees. They’re Evening Grosbeaks, an almost mythical species in Maine and a real treat in the backyard. Let’s start with […]
Don’t just donate — advocate
It’s #GivingTuesday — which means the race to fill your inbox with pleas for donations is underway. This year, rather than just asking for donations, I want to share�four things you can do right now�to support wildlife in Maine: Be sure you are signed up to receive our Action Alert emails, which will keep you�informed […]
The State Is Proposing Major Changes to Management of the North Woods
Maine’s Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) is moving forward a proposal to rewrite the rules for where and how new development can occur in Maine’s unorganized territories. The LUPC makes planning and zoning decisions for those areas of the state without their own local government — some 10.4 million acres of the state — mostly […]
What This Election Means for Maine’s Wildlife — & What’s Next
Yesterday, Maine people (and the nation at large) answered our call to #EgretOutTheVote — in what appear to be record numbers. The majority of votes have been tallied, and we know one thing for certain: The 2018 midterm elections results bode well for Maine’s wildlife and habitat. If you didn’t stay up into the wee […]
SURVEY: How Do You Manage Woodchucks on Your Property?
Have you ever done battle with a woodchuck (AKA a groundhog) on your property? Who won? After over 20 years of studying woodchucks in southern Maine — including countless hours studying the population at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm sanctuary — I’ve been asked many, many times about how to get rid of a woodchuck in […]