When Jeff Tarling retired from his role as Portland’s Arborist in January, we were sad to see him go, but honored to have collaborated with him on many projects. Jeff worked for the city for 34 years and became well known for his passion for trees, his community engagement, and his commitment to the …
Bringing Nature Home
Fall Planting Season is Here!
September is the new May for planting. In Maine, late summer into fall is the best time to get native plants in the ground. Benefits of fall planting include cooler temperatures, increased (continued) rainfall leading to reduced watering, and early spring growth. If you’re wondering what to add to …
Trees grow in Lewiston thanks to a community effort
On a blistering hot day this past July, if you were passing by 75 Lincoln Street in Lewiston, you would have been treated to quite a sight: about a dozen young women with shovels, rakes, and work gloves, working side by side with members of the Lewiston Public Works department, planting …
The online plant sale is in full swing!
Following the record rains of June and heat of July, our native plants are growing faster than ever with more species being added weekly! If you were unable to make it to the in-person sale in Falmouth in June, or we were sold out of plants you really wanted, please check our online store as our …
Record what you see and contribute to community science
Whether you are already a keen observer of nature, or are just starting to take notice of those plants and animals around you, consider getting involved in a community science project this summer. There are many ways that observations from individuals can help naturalists, planners, city parks …
A Plant Festival for the record books!
This year's native plants festival was a huge success thanks to the incredible support of the Maine Audubon community! Dressed in their finest rain slickers, bean boots, and umbrellas, , people came out in record numbers, embracing what could have easily been written off as a washout! The resilience …
Maine Audubon in Augusta: Important Final Updates
The Maine Legislature is nearing the end of an active and productive session. Though today is the last day on its formal calendar, there is still a lot of work to do and the Maine Audubon team expects that the Legislature will meet at least through the end of the week. Until then, we want to keep …
Native Plants Festival: Announcing plant lists and festival speakers
The wait is almost over! Our 2023 Native Plants Festival and Sale at Gilsland Farm is right around the corner, coming on Saturday, June 17, from 9 am to 3 pm. We are happy to provide a glimpse of what’s in store! Plants More than 90 species of native Maine plants will be available by June …
Growing endangered species at home (and at school)
In our work to conserve wildlife and habitat, Maine Audubon will always devote special attention to species of wildlife which are rare, threatened, or endangered. Our partners at the state and federal government are responsible for designating, or “listing,” these species. As I write, our …