T.S. Eliot famously said that "April is the cruellest month." Looking ahead at all we have planned for the coming weeks, I respectfully beg to differ! In Maine, April brings a lot to be excited about. Among other things, it brings a long-awaited thaw. Melting snow reveals the beautiful earth …
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Introducing Maine Audubon’s “Workday for Wildlife!”
If there is one lesson to learn from Earth Day, it is that everyone can make a difference in their own way, starting with their own corner of the world. There are changes we can all make to reduce our plastic usage, our reliance on fossil fuels, and in countless other areas to try to do our part to …
Join Us for Conservation Lobby Day on April 4!
Please join Maine Audubon and the Environmental Priorities Coalition at the Maine State House in Augusta on April 4 for Conservation Lobby Day 2018! Each year, we gather for this special day in Augusta, discussing pressing issues, learning some effective techniques for talking to our legislators …
Public hearing shares lots of opposition to offshore drilling
On Wednesday, March 7, I joined a great gathering at the Augusta Civic Center. In spite of an incoming Nor'easter, lots of people turned out to a public hearing about the Trump administration's proposal to open up the drilling in most U.S. continental-shelf waters -- including Maine. On the same …
Citizen Science: Signs of the Seasons
Have you ever wanted to join a citizen science project, but weren't sure where to start? For the last three years, Maine Audubon has partnered with Signs of the Seasons–a great program that will teach you how to observe the changing seasons in your neighborhood, record what you see, and submit the …
Advocating for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in DC
Earlier this week, I had a great opportunity to collaborate with AMC, National Audubon Society, and other members of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition to ask for congressional support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF is an important 52-year old funding mechanism …
Passamaquoddy Maple Sweetness Comes to Maine Audubon
This Sunday is Maine Maple Sunday. Around the state, Mainers will be venturing out to sugar shacks to see how maple syrup is produced -- and to enjoy some maple treats at the end of a long winter! For centuries, the Passamaquoddy people have harvested sap from the Mahgan (sugar maple) tree. …
Come see us at the 2018 Maine Flower Show!
Despite the persistent snow in our yards, Maine Audubon has been busy tracking and sharing sure signs of a fast-approaching spring -- Red-winged Blackbirds, pussy willows, and woodchucks, just to name a few. Another rite of spring is upon us, too. The Maine Flower Show takes place at Thompson's …
Spotlight on Maine Audubon Educators
Have you ever considered being a teacher of the natural world? We recently asked several of our educators to tell us a little about themselves and what they enjoy about the programs at Maine Audubon. Jeanie When I'm not working at Maine Audubon, I substitute teach, volunteer at Portland …