For the second straight year, Maine Audubon joined forces with the Maine College of Art (MECA) to help teach a class on grant writing. Under the tutelage of Professor Bob Jenkins, students learned about the importance of developing an idea and pitching it to a foundation for funding. Once again, …
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Andy’s Note: In Like a Lion
Happy March, friends. Even if it doesn't always feel like it when we step outside, spring is on the move. I'm reminded of this each year when I spot my first Tree Swallow, an early spring migrant. And while there may still be snow on the beaches, by the end of the month they'll be hosting …
Become a Turtle Survey Community Scientist! Trainings 3/30 and 4/6
Maine Audubon is beginning the second year of an exciting effort to identify where turtles might be at risk of harm from traffic as they move across the landscape during the active season, and we are hoping you will help! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to walking along pre-selected …
Maine Audubon Testifies in Support of Strengthening the Maine Endangered Species Act
Maine Audubon staff were hard at work in the state legislature today working to protect Maine wildlife. In addition to testifying on a bill that would clarify Maine's state bird, a bill that would increase funding for invasive aquatic species prevention and protection, and a bill that seeks to …
Get Trained in “Stream Smart” Principles on 3/26, 4/4
Maine Audubon is pleased to offer two sessions of our Stream Smart Phase 1 Workshop this spring: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden Thursday, April 4, 2019 Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth Registration: 8 - 8:30 am Workshop: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm $35 registration …
Get Ready to “Spring for Wildlife” on March 20!
Do you value our work on behalf of Maine's wildlife and habitat? Then get ready to join us as we Spring for Wildlife on March 20! During this special one-day giving event, we'll be sharing our progress with a live video feed here on our website. For each gift that comes in, we'll add a little …
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: Low-angle Photography
Welcome back to our series on wildlife photography, "Through the Lens with Nick Leadley." A professional wildlife photographer and Maine Guide, Nick is writing about a different aspect of wildlife photography each month to help you improve your skills and capture the best images of birds and nature. …
Maine’s Naturalist: Following Fishers
Over the coming months, Maine Audubon will feature posts by guest writers – including participants in the Maine Master Naturalist Program – on wildlife and naturalist topics. If you'd like to explore contributing a post, send an email to outreach@maineaudubon.org. As part of the Maine Master …
Support a Strong Maine Endangered Species Act
In 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA), establishing landmark legislation to protect the most vulnerable wildlife populations across the country. Two years later, the state of Maine passed its own Endangered Species Act to provide complementary protection and ensure the …