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 […]
Maine Native Plants
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 departments, and more! We�ve got opportunities for you […]
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 and positive energy was heartening, to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 conservation team works on conserving Piping Plover and Least Terns, […]
“Bringing Nature Home” in Guilford
During the month of May, Maine Audubon worked with students at Piscataquis Community High School to restore habitat and landscape interest on a popular path along their namesake river.� This culminated in students and staff planting 180 native wildflowers, each species chosen for specific ecological and cultural benefits, along the path and riverbank. The class […]
“Bringing Nature Home” goes to Augusta
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of spending the morning at our State Capitol building, testifying before the Judiciary Committee, on behalf of Maine Audubon, in support of the proposed bill LD 649, “An Act to Promote Water Conservation and Water Quality and Create Habitat for Wildlife, Including Pollinator Species, by Protecting Low-impact Landscaping.” […]
Bringing Nature Home with Sochan, a native plant superfood
At Maine Audubon we�ve decided it�s time to shine for Rudbeckia laciniata (pictured above; photo by Arthur Haines) which we have named as our 2023 plant of the year! Commonly known as Cutleaf Coneflower, or Sochan, this incredible edible is native to much of the United States, having strong ties to indigenous communities who�ve harvested […]