Last Thursday, we welcomed Portland Schools Superintendent Xavier Botana and first graders from Hall Elementary to Gilsland Farm. The group went “ponding” — building on work the students and teachers at Hall have been doing with Maine Audubon educators on wildlife and habitat conservation. This field workshop, led by Maine Audubon educators, underscored the importance […]
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Andy’s Note: Getting outside in October
Happy October, friends. Two words for you this month: Get outside! It is foliage season and nature is dressed in its brightest colors of the year. Not only that, but the woods have a unique aroma in the fall — and the mosquitoes get scarce. For my part, I’ve been taking advantage of the cool […]
Honoring Carroll Tiernan at Gilsland Farm
We had a lovely memorial gathering and potluck for Carroll Tiernan, who managed our Nature Store for over 30 years, at Gilsland Farm last Sunday. Thank you to all the family and friends who joined us and shared memories of Carroll’s indomitable spirit. As we heard on Sunday, one of Carroll’s many passions was yoga. […]
A new day for maineaudubon1.wpengine.com
We’re excited to welcome you to Maine Audubon’s redesigned home on the web. Whatever brings you here — and whatever device you’re using to visit — this site will help you explore our wide array of programs, events, and news about our work in support of Maine’s wildlife and habitat. As you click around, you’ll […]
September is a pivotal month
Happy September, friends. Like September’s spring counterpart, March, the coming month is one of transitions. It marks the beginning of autumn; it is one of the sunniest months of the Maine year, but it’s also defined by cool, comfortable nights; it is the month that humans begin preparations for the upcoming winter, harvesting our bountiful […]
Coming soon: A digital overhaul of maineaudubon1.wpengine.com
Fall is in the air. It’s a time of change in nature, and for Maine Audubon’s digital presence, too. Our website has served us well for many years. It’s full of rich information about our conservation projects, upcoming workshops and programs, and advocacy efforts. But (as tends to happen) the world has changed around it: […]
Remembering Carroll Tiernan
Happy August, friends. July has been�a busy and exciting month for Maine Audubon. Together with over 800 volunteers, we carried out the 34th annual Loon Count on lakes and ponds around the state! Our volunteer citizen scientists are at the heart of this successful event each year. Thanks to reporters from the Portland Press Herald, […]
Are you seeing fewer birds in the summer?
Each year I receive a number of phone calls or inquires from people worried about the lack of birds at their feeders in the summer time. Fear not! This is generally a good thing. Below, I’ll use some eBird data to illustrate some of the changes in a bird’s frequency or abundance throughout the year. […]
Meet Eliza Donoghue, Maine Audubon’s new staff advocate
One of Maine Audubon’s key roles in the state is to advocate for policies that are good for Maine’s wildlife and habitat. Our staff advocate leads that critical and sensitive work, operating in Augusta and around the state in support of the organization’s priorities. We are excited to announce that, beginning this fall, Eliza Donoghue, […]