Maine Audubon Action Alert Please oppose eliminating the Chickadee Income Tax Checkoff, an important source of funding for endangered and non-game wildlife.Please contact the Taxation Committee and urge them to oppose eliminating the Chickadee Checkoff. Details Part K-48 of Governor …
News & Notes
Maine Audubon 2020
Spring is beginning to peek out from behind the snowbanks at Gilsland Farm. Not only are the days becoming longer, but during a recent mini-thaw, I heard birds singing in the bushes. Our gardens are still buried in thick snow, but that will soon begin to recede, and the ancient cycle of rebirth will …
Welcome (but not so charismatic) Signs of Spring
It's hard to be optimistic about the arrival of spring in just 17 days when there is another 3-5 inches of snow in the forecast for this evening. However, we have seen some ‘warmer' days over the past week that presented some welcome (though not-so-charismatic) signs of spring: Snow …
It’s Winter in Maine! Why do I see Robins and Bluebirds?
My phone has been off the hook lately and most calls go like this: “There are robins (or bluebirds) in my yard! Did they forget to migrate? How will they survive? What can I do to save them?!?” Quick Answer: Don't worry, they are fine. American Robins are not a sign of spring in Maine and have no …
Action Alert! Protect our Public Lands & Prevent Mining Pollution
Maine Audubon Action Alert Please join us at the State House on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. It is a very big day and we really need your help. The Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's bad mining rules. In …
Why Taxing Nonprofits is a Bad Idea
The Background Like many other nonprofits, Maine Audubon does not pay property taxes to municipalities for the conservation lands it owns. Governor LePage wants to change that. His proposal to allow municipalities to impose property taxes on real estate owned by nonprofits is bad for conservation, …
Action Alert! Speak Out Against the Governor’s Proposal to Tax Nonprofits
Maine Audubon Action Alert Please speak out against the Governor's proposal to tax nonprofit organizations. The Appropriations and Financials Affairs Committee, together with the Taxation Committee, is holding a public hearing on the proposal require nonprofits to pay property tax. When: Thursday, …
Love Birds
With Valentine's Day just a few days away, it seems fitting to discuss love this week. Here are a few fun facts about some of Maine's lovebirds: "Birds Mate for Life" Let's start by debunking a big misconception: “Birds mate for life.” The simple answer is no, they do not. Polygamy, in the …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon to Release New Children’s Book at Winter Carnival February 14
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 3, 2015 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon to Release New Children's Book at Winter Carnival February 14 ‘A Snowy Owl Story' is published in …