Maine Audubon Executive Director, Ted Koffman, talks about the upcoming events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring". http://youtu.be/wjSIZvfrd1Q Our free Speaker Series this Thursday Apr 26 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Gilsland Farm will feature this topic. Join us …
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Rare Bird Alert April 16 – 22, 2012
Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Eurasian Wigeon Tricolored Heron White-faced Ibis Mississippi Kite Sandhill Crane Pectoral Sandpiper Eastern Whip-poor-will Red-headed Woodpecker Louisiana Waterthrush Harris's Sparrow …
Maine Audubon Week at Portland Power Yoga
April 22 – 29 Maine Audubon members receive their first class free at Portland Power Yoga and a 10% discount on all other classes and class cards purchased, as well as a $20 discount on the Newcomer's Package. Portland Power Yoga will donate 5% of all class fees that week to Maine Audubon. …
Rare Bird Alert April 9 – 15
Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Greater White-fronted Goose Cackling Goose Eurasian Wigeon Redhead White-faced Ibis Laughing Gull Red-headed Woodpecker Lark Sparrow Harris's Sparrow Dickcissel Greater Portland On the 9th, an adult male DICKCISSEL was …
Corporate Partners Celebrate Earth Day by supporting Maine Audubon!
Angela Adams Designs From now until midnight on April 22 receive 20% off your purchase and 20% will be donated to Maine Audubon. Coupon code EARTH. Maine Audubon Week at Portland Power Yoga April 22 – 29 Maine Audubon members receive their first class free and a 10% discount on all other classes …
Not Just Free Parking
No parking on our trails but you can park your hybrid in one of a few reserved spots at Gilsland Farm and it cost's nothing for you! Speaking of hybrids -- did you know that our corporate partner Lee Auto Malls will donate $1 for every new "Like" on our Facebook pages during the month of April? …
Mackworth Island Members Walk Sightings
Our members walk around Mackworth Island proved spring is in the air. Staff naturalist Mike Windsor and membership manager Debbie Atwood led members around Mackworth Island and spotted the following: Bufflehead Common loon American black duck Mallard Ring-billed gull Herring …
Earth Day Reminders & Celebrations
50 Years After "Silent Spring"– Rachel Carson's landmark book sounded the alarm to an unsuspecting public about the dangers of DDT and other persistent chemicals in our environment. Join us for a discussion by a panel of experts sharing perspectives on progress made since 1962 and continuing threats …
Recent and Ongoing … Road Ecology and Maine Wildlife
This has been a busy month for stream and road ecology. Here are a few programs we worked on and one which could use your help. We still need volunteers for the Endangered Species Roadwatch, and, there's one more training session for volunteers. Staff Biologist and GIS Manager Barbara …