For generations of Maine students, a class field trip to the State House in Augusta also included a visit to the Maine State Museum. Approximately 15,000 students toured the museum annually for structured educational programs. The Museum’s artifacts and exhibits brought the history of our state and its people up close and personal, sharing what […]
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Oct. 10: Enjoy a Relaxing Day of Birdwatching at the Big Sit!
Many birdwatchers are familiar with Big Day, an international, twice-a-year celebration of birds, in which people count the birds they see over the course of 24 hours. In the spirit of these fun events, many bird-loving communities gather together, explore birding hotspots, and even make a competition to see who can spot the most species! […]
Providing environmental education to high school students in Orono
Incoming first-year students at Orono High School are embarking on a journey that will deepen their connections to the world around them. These students won’t be traveling to far off exotic locales, but instead will be connecting with their local watershed through an interdisciplinary, place-based education program called Watershed Academy. Initiated by Orono High School […]
Campers, thanks for a great summer!
Camp is over and school has started—it’s a bittersweet time. Campers, we’ll miss you! GILSLAND FARM After eight fun-filled weeks of summer camp at Gilsland Farm, it’s time to clean out the cubbies and put the sprinkler away. But first, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite moments from the summer. This year brought […]
Fun new features at Fields Pond!
We are so fortunate at Maine Audubon to have amazing members like Joyce Rumery and Kendra Burton, whose generosity and creativity have transformed our summer camp headquarters this year. Thanks to their collaborative efforts, campers and visitors alike are discovering two wonderful new additions to FPAC—and the joy on their faces says it all. For […]
In honor of Maine’s first Dark Sky Week!
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the dark sky, something we might just take for granted here in Maine. Last year, the Maine Legislature passed a bill to establish a state observance called Dark Sky Week. Here’s the language in the bill: “The 2nd full week in May and the 2nd full week in September […]
Your observations matter!
This World Migratory Bird Day, we’re really embracing the theme “Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter.” This message that community science plays a critical role in conservation is one that feels especially close to home for us at Maine Audubon! Community science is a big part of what we do, and honestly, it’s one of […]
Optimism in the Face of Development: Birds & Cities
When you’re thinking about birding, the first places that come to mind are probably remote nature preserves, large expanses of marsh, or maybe even national parks like Acadia. You might not spend your time watching the pigeons that nest in the eaves of your neighbor’s house or the Chipping Sparrows that sing from that lone […]
From Camp to Community
While I may be biased and think there is always something special happening at Fields Pond Audubon Center, this past spring has been especially exciting! Nestled on 230 acres of varied habitat, our center hosts day camp programs that are rooted in connecting local youth to the natural world through curiosity, exploration, and hands-on discovery. […]