The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He wanted to “get the nation to wake up and pay attention to the most important challenge the human species faces on the planet.” Designed as a day to sponsor “teach-ins” at college campuses across the […]
Scarborough Marsh
Summer Season in Full Swing at Scarborough Marsh
It feels like just last week that we opened for the season and now the month of July is almost over! As August kicks off, that means there’s only a short time left to get in a canoe or kayak paddle through Scarborough Marsh before the center closes after Labor Day weekend. We started off […]
Scarborough Marsh update: book your boat tours now!
The weather has been warming up and that means people have been out paddling boats around Scarborough Marsh! After what seemed like never-ending rainy Saturdays in May and June, we’re turning the page to sunny skies and busy days. We’ve had visitors already from 33 of the 50 states and from all over the world […]
Scarborough Marsh Gears Up for the Season
For many people, Memorial Weekend signals the start of summer vacation. For the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, it signals the start of our summer work season! This past weekend marked our first one open to the public and while we had a mix of rain, wind, and sunny, warm days, both staff and patrons shared […]
Scarborough Marsh gets ready for the season!
It was cold; it was rainy; but that didn’t stop more than 50 volunteers from showing up with warm and enthusiastic energy to help at the Scarborough Marsh Clean Up this past Sunday, April 27. Not only did they remove lots of trash, folks worked hard to get the center ready for a new season. […]
Celebrate Earth Day 2025 with Maine Audubon
At Maine Audubon, we feel like every day is Earth Day! But of course, we still do honor the official day, which falls on April 22 this year. We’ve got a week packed full of special events designed to have fun while doing our best for the planet. Please join us! APRIL 18 Gilsland Farm, […]
Visit the New “Birds of the Marsh” Nature Trail at Scarborough Marsh
Picture this: You take a short walk in a beautiful setting, view lovely artwork, and learn some interesting facts and natural history about marsh birds. That’s the experience you can have now along the Nature Trail at Scarborough Marsh. Last year, we installed sign holders and displayed pages from The Secret Bay, a picture book […]
Scarborough Marsh Canoe Tours: Take tides into account
Our guided canoe tours are a great way to explore the Dunstan River from the water, offering a chance to see cormorants, egrets, and other birds up close, and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the marsh. Because of the changes from storms this past winter and shifts we are experiencing in the tides, […]
Volunteers at the Marsh: Meet Brenda McGovern
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is looking for volunteers! If you love being outside, talking to people about wildlife and habitat, and being part of a community of people with a shared love of nature, then this is the perfect spot for you. Center Director Linda Woodard says they especially need people to assist with canoe […]