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Shining Some Light on Three Exciting Solar Projects in Maine
With climate change posing the number one threat to birds and other wildlife in Maine, and the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels as urgent as ever, Maine Audubon has cheered on the growth of local solar energy in recent years. We also recognize the potential impacts to wildlife and …
December is the perfect time for growing Maine native plants from seed
“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” —Henry David Thoreau Does it seem a little cold and early for sowing seeds? While that may be the case for …
Spread the Love of Native Plants
As we report and gear up for late fall and early winter, we often remind folks that fall is the best time to start your own native plants from seed (read about the importance of fall and winter seed dormancy and dispersal here). Maine native plants are beneficial and beautiful, and growing your own …
Native plant update: it’s time for dormancy and seed dispersal
September 1: Welcome to fall! October 1: Welcome to fall! November 1:Welcome to fall! November 14 . . . 15 . . . Ok, now. It finally feels like fall in Maine! As the climate changes, our growing season changes with it. Historically, gardeners would bid goodnight to their plants by …
September: The ideal month for planting native plants in Maine
The nights are cooler, the dew point is higher, and the soil is warmer: we have made it to September, the ideal month for planting in Maine! What makes it ideal? Plants that go in the ground this month have a few weeks to settle, root out a little, and become dormant for winter. Plants planted …
Maine Audubon Releases Guide to Habitat Restoration and Native Plantings for Solar Development
Thanks in large part to incentives put in place by Governor Mills in 2019, clean, renewable solar energy is cropping up all across Maine. From fewer than 100 MW of solar energy on the ground in Maine in 2019, there are more than 525 MW installed today. Maine is on track to meet its clean energy …
Online plants sales kick off; plus top five trees and shrubs to plant right now!
Thanks to all who were able to attend Maine Audubon’s 2022 Native Plants Festival & Sale! It was so nice to see you all in person for the first time since 2019. We sold upwards of 3000 plants! A warm thanks to all the attendees, volunteers, and of course our fantastic presenters. If you were …
Putting the Festival in the 2022 Native Plants Festival & Sale
Maine Audubon will host its sixth Native Plants Festival and Sale at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center on Saturday, June 11, from 9 am to 3 pm. We are anticipating 90 or so species of Maine native plants, and past experience shows we can expect all you excited shoppers lining up for the 9 am opening …