The morning air was cool, but the sunshine inviting, so I took a break from my baking and went outside. I lay down in the unmowed grass with my arms folded behind my head and my eyes closed. I was ready for a rest, but found myself sitting up and alert in no time. There […]
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Statement on CMP’s Proposed NECEC Transmission Line Project
Maine Audubon is very concerned by Central Maine Power’s (CMP) New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project due to the impact the project as proposed would have on Maine wildlife and habitat — as well as a marked lack of evidence that the project actually offers climate benefits. We strongly urge the Commonwealth of Massachusetts […]
5 Things You Can Do For Birds Today
This year is the year — and today is the day. 2018 has been designated the “Year of the Bird,” with a goal of bringing attention to the needs and threats facing wild birds. And today, the second Saturday in May, is �World Migratory Bird Day.� It is also the 100th anniversary of the Migratory […]
Nature Moments: Faith in Trees
Trees provide us shelter, fuel, food, protection from climate change, and beauty. But they also have deep spiritual importance. In a treetop conversation with Nat Wheelwright, forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni points out the connection between trees and religion. Nature Moments�are filmed with the help of Wilder Nicholson, Rebecca Goldfine, Tom Porter, Paul Benham and Genie […]
Gearing up to “Bring Nature Home” at our June 16 Plants Sale
In the last few years, as part of our �Bringing Nature Home� (BNH) initiative, Maine Audubon has been in the horticulture business. Psychologically, the growing season seems to kick off each March with the Maine Flower Show…but now is when things really start getting going. First Plants Sale Plants Arrive Last week, Maine Audubon received […]
Nature Moments: Warm-Blooded Skunk Cabbages
In his latest Nature Moment, Nat Wheelwright asks: What plant has a metabolic rate as high as a hummingbird’s, generates enough heat to melt its way through the snow, and has the ability to regulate its body temperature just like a warm-blooded animal? Here’s a hint: they look like cabbages and smell like skunks, which […]
Andy’s Note: In Full Bloom
Few monthly transitions are as pronounced as the move from April to May. May marks the return of color, the fuller emergence of plant life, and increased animal activity. A jaunt in the woods in the Portland area reveals new bird species arriving on a daily basis. Trout lilies are already poking up through last […]
Join Us to Celebrate Children’s Book Week!
Children’s literature can be a powerful tool for introducing children to Maine’s wildlife, which is why you’ll often see Maine Audubon educators toting books to classrooms, reading to campers in the shade of an oak tree, or making use of the story walks installed at Gilsland Farm. In fact, we love children’s books so much […]
Meet Lydia, the New Face of Sustainability in Our Nature Store
Although I am an avid log-turner, flower sniffer, and animal enthusiast, my latest business card reads �Nature Store Staff & Educator.� Hi! I’m Lydia, the newest member of the Maine Audubon team at Gilsland Farm. I jumped on board this past February and have enjoyed my time learning the ins and outs of the Nature […]