Earlier this week, in honor of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we worked together with King Middle School in Portland to organize a special event featuring a panel of women scientists. For nearly an hour, a group of 80 King students heard from four Maine women about their …
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Send Your Lovebird a Maine Audubon Valentine!
We here at Maine Audubon wish you and yours a happy Valentine's Day! To help you spread the love, we've prepared this sheet of Valentine's cards sure to impress the wildlife lover in your life. Just print it off, cut out the cards, and enjoy! (Download the PDF) Or you can download and …
Celebrating Maine Audubon’s Women in Science
This coming Monday, February 11, is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science -- a day established by the United Nations to "support and promote the access of women and girls and their participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, training and research …
Andy’s Note: Get Distracted by Nature
Happy February, friends. Last month, I described the challenge of emerging from a warm bed on a January morning and rallying myself to thrust my body into the cold and darkness that accompany a January morning run. I noted that my indisposition quickly evaporates as it's displaced by the delights …
Sally’s Nature Studies: The Chase
A white ball of fur exploded up over the hill, out of the woods to my left, and across the trail in front of me before I realized what it was. A very frightened eye on the side of its head glanced up at me as it disappeared into the thicket to my right. It was then I registered what it was – a …
Maine Audubon Testifies in Support of Net Metering for Solar Projects
Maine Audubon is excited to begin work in the Maine Legislature supporting bills that will support investments in renewable energy and reduce climate change-causing emissions. On Tuesday, January 29 2019, Maine Audubon shared testimony in support of the first of those bills: LD 91, An Act to …
Remembering Bob Cash
The Maine Audubon family was sad to learn of the recent passing of Bob Cash. In addition to his many accomplishments, Bob served as president of the York County Audubon Chapter and on Maine Audubon's Board of Trustees. Here are some remembrances from Maine Audubon staff and York County Chapter …
Everything’s coming up groundhogs
Don't we all feel like popping our heads up and looking around in February? Come out for some fresh air to Maine Audubon programs and events at our centers in Holden and Falmouth. February 1 at 7 pm, Fields Pond Audubon Center will host naturalist Lynn Havsall for Groundhog Eve. Lynn will share …
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: Introduction
Maine Audubon is proud to introduce you to our new series on wildlife photography Through the Lens with Nick Leadley. Each month Nick, a professional wildlife photographer and Maine Guide, will write about a different aspect of wildlife photography to help you improve your skills and capture the …