What woodland flowers bloom first in our area? How can you tell them apart? What insects or animals help these early blooming flowers reproduce and grow through pollination? Ephemeral: What does that mean? When talking about the early-blooming flowers that pop up in forests around New England, …
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Connections: Mast Landing scavenger hunt
Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary is a little gem right outside of downtown Freeport. It's often overlooked but is a great place for a short family-friendly walk. If you have a chance to visit, see if you can spot any of these things below! This is an action scavenger hunt, in which you are challenged …
Elementary Connections: Spring Wildlife Tracking
What mammals and other wildlife are active this time of year near your home? What are they up to? Where might you find them or how might you know they've been there? Spring is a great time of year to start looking down at the tracks our wildlife neighbors leave behind! Since tracks can look very …
Elementary Connections: Spring Amphibians
What amphibians can be seen and heard this time of year? Where can they be found? How does their life cycle begin? This fun video by Nat Wheelwright introduces us to the timeline of frogs calling and breeding in Maine, starting with the Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers that are currently out and …
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 …
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 …
Elementary Connections: Find an observation spot
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 …