In case you missed it, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published a great profile of our executive director Andy Beahm in yesterday's "Outdoors" section. Some highlights: Andy Beahm wants to make Maine Audubon known for unique, not-to-be-missed outdoor festivals; for connecting more …
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Why the new transportation bond is great news for Maine’s wildlife
We were thrilled to see that Maine voters passed Question 3 in this week's election by a very comfortable margin (72 percent!). This newly-approved transportation bond includes $5 million for municipal culvert upgrades -- which is excellent news for Maine's wildlife. Water resources are vital …
Celebrating our Corporate Partners and supporters
“In Maine, we don't have to choose between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. The two are not only interdependent, but also synergistic. Wildlife and habitat are at the core of our state's identity, promise, and economic vitality. That means when Maine's wildlife thrives, Maine thrives.” …
After the Storm: Wind Damage at Our Sanctuaries
It's no secret that the windstorm that struck on October 29-30 caused widespread damage to trees throughout the state. Maine Audubon's eight sanctuaries around Maine were no exception, sustaining varying amounts of damage. Fortunately, no structures were damaged and no people were …
Nature Moments: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Nat Wheelwright's latest "Nature Moments" video is especially timely: The last thing deciduous trees do before dropping their leaves in the fall is salvage nutrients that they can reuse next year. In the process, they reveal orange and yellow colors. Red is a different story: it serves as an autumn …
Andy’s Note: The Storm and the Calm
Happy November, friends. If you're reading this, you must have some semblance of electrical power following the humdinger of a windstorm that visited us on Monday morning. Either you are one of the approximately 200,000 folks whose power has been restored...or you are reading my post on a phone …
Art & Audubon: Our Partnership with MECA
Art and Audubon have a rich history. This dates all the way back to John James Audubon, whose wide acclaim as a painter helped raise awareness about these species and inspire international bird conservation efforts. Maine Audubon continues to draw on this legacy by featuring the work of local …
Nature Moments: Sharing Your Lawn with Bugs
Bowdoin professor and biologist Nat Wheelwright describes his latest "Nature Moments" video this way: You'd have to really hate butterflies, beetles and bugs to spread insecticides all over your lawn. Once you take a closer look at the ingredients and cautions, you may decide to share your lawn …
Remembering Jed Wright
Everyone at Maine Audubon was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jed Wright, project leader of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Gulf of Maine Coastal Program and a frequent and close collaborator with many members of our staff and the broader Maine conservation community. In …