As I find myself looking for silver linings these days, the approach of spring is definitely near the top of the list. There is so much to observe in nature this time of year, and it's becoming a bit easier to get little ones out the door (see you next year, mittens!). Now that the ground is …
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Elementary Connections: Spring Birds
(45 mins - 1+ hr) What common birds can be found in your area? How can you tune in to who is around and what their songs might mean? What can you notice birds doing right now? The springtime return of migratory birds, combined with the shift in all bird activity toward claiming territory and …
Connections: Nature In The Middle
During this time of sheltering in place, many of us are exhibiting symptoms of “Cabin Fever” (boredom, listlessness, feeling trapped indoors and cut off from the world). One way to combat this is to interject something new into what seems familiar. Imagine for a minute that your house or …
Maine Climate Council Vows to Stay on Track
In this time of uncertainty and anxiety over a global health emergency, it may be hard to think about other pressing matters like climate change. However, Maine is not letting one crisis prevent us from preparing for another, and so the work of the Maine Climate Council is proceeding with a modified …
Connections: Examining bird pellets
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …
Connections: Observation Conversation
Maine Audubon's mission is to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Today, that mission seems more important than ever. Our educators, scientists, advocates, and naturalists are committed to keeping you connected to the natural …
BIG NIGHT: Amphibians are on the move!
Greetings! I hope everyone is staying safe and well in these crazy times. I wanted to reach out, because we may finally be coming into amphibian movement time! Looking out the window as well as at the forecast for both the Falmouth area and the Holden area, we have a stretch of “warm” rain today …
Family Fun Connections: Tracking Changes in Nature
As you perhaps search for ways to add structure to days spent at home, why not create some routines around spending time in nature, or set up a low-stakes experiment your family can check on regularly? Now is the time to search for signs of spring! As you head OUTSIDE, try these ideas: …
Elementary Connections: Observation
Elementary Module 1: Observation 45 mins - 1+ hr How can we practice observation? What do we notice when we pay close attention? What changes stand out? What patterns emerge? Introduction Video : ~1 min  One opportunity our current “stay at home” situation offers is to really focus …