In the spring of 2024, I was tasked with taking a closer look at the existing trail networks that weave through all Maine Audubon sanctuaries. As with most trails throughout the northeast, I observed wet, rooty, and rocky conditions that are often indicative of a trail experiencing erosion at an …
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Sanctuary Spotlight: How Tagging Hinders Tree Health
Merriam-Webster defines wilderness as an area essentially undisturbed by human activity together with its naturally developed life community. For those of us that enjoy recreating outdoors, that definition can vary depending on our intended use and interest. But there is one overarching theme that …
Stewardship days begin at Mast Landing in Freeport
On May 12, thirteen students and teachers from Freeport High school joined Maine Audubon's properties department at Mast Landing Sanctuary for a fun, productive day removing invasive plants and clearing trails in preparation for the busy summer season. Maine Audubon partnered with Freeport …
Thanks to Freeport Conservation Trust for trail work session at Mast Landing
(above photo: Jennifer Post works the two-person crosscut saw) Jonathan Dawson, Freeport Conservation Trust, sent this great report and photos from a trail work session earlier this week at the Mast Landing sanctuary in Freeport: "Thanks to all for a great joint Freeport Conservation Trust–Maine …
Connections: Mast Landing scavenger hunt
Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary is a little gem right outside of downtown Freeport. It's often overlooked but is a great place for a short family-friendly walk. If you have a chance to visit, see if you can spot any of these things below! This is an action scavenger hunt, in which you are challenged …
After the Storm: Wind Damage at Our Sanctuaries
It's no secret that the windstorm that struck on October 29-30 caused widespread damage to trees throughout the state. Maine Audubon's eight sanctuaries around Maine were no exception, sustaining varying amounts of damage. Fortunately, no structures were damaged and no people were …