Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day dedicated to giving back to your local community. Playing on the consumer-driven “Black Friday” and “Cyber-Monday” marketing tactics, nonprofit organizations seized the concept to remind people that the holiday season is not just a time to buy gifts, but a …
News & Notes
Double-or-Nothing on Climate Change
Whatever Maine residents felt about the recent election results, there was little to cheer about where action on climate change is concerned. Maine people are deeply concerned about and already experiencing climate change's ecological and economic impacts (consider the Gulf of Maine's threatened …
Protecting Wildlife in an Era of Climate Change
I became Maine Audubon's executive director in late August. The past two months have been informative and productive. As I have become better acquainted with the staff, members and volunteers of the organization, I have begun to appreciate all the more the power of the Maine Audubon brand and the …
A “Yes on 6” vote supports stream connectivity in Maine
On November 4, Mainers will have the opportunity to support the Clean Water and Clean Water Jobs bond, Question 6 on the ballot. We are urging our members and supporters to vote in favor of this important measure, a $10 million bond that will provide investment in our natural and built …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon to Install New Solar System at Gilsland Farm Headquarters
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release October 16, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon to Install New Solar System at Gilsland Farm Headquarters Installation will offset 37 tons of carbon emissions …
Yes On 6 – Clean Water & Clean Water Jobs for Maine
On November 4, Mainers will have the opportunity to support the Clean Water and Clean Water Jobs bond, Question 6 on the ballot. We are urging our members and supporters to vote in favor of this important measure, a $10 million bond that will provide investment in our natural and built …
Maine Audubon Announces 27th Annual Apple Day Celebration
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release September 24, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Announces 27th Annual Apple Day Celebration This year's event features cider and wine …
Please help lynx from being trapped in Maine!
Please help lynx from being trapped in Maine! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is receiving comments on the Maine Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife's (DIFW) request for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) that would allow DIFW to continue its trapping program, putting the federally …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon & MHS Mark 100th Anniversary of Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release August 19, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon & MHS Mark 100th Anniversary of Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon Falmouth – September 1, 2014 marks the 100th …