The world of aquatic macroinvertebrates is a wild one. These creatures lack a backbone (think insects, snails, and crayfish), are “macro” because they’re big enough to see with the naked eye, and they are definitely worth a closer look! For starters, there’s the Water Scorpion, a predatory insect named for its long breathing tube that […]
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Maine Audubon Annual Loon Count Set for July 20
Nothing symbolizes summer in Maine quite like the haunting wail of a loon. The urge to help them and make sure that future generations will be able to hear that call is what has galvanized people to turn out, year after year, early on a Saturday morning in July, to count loons and aid in […]
The Important Role of Sanctuary Stewardship
As a land steward for Maine Audubon, I�m fortunate to have the opportunity to traverse each one of the organization’s eight sanctuaries regularly. The outdoor recreation opportunities at these sites vary between a short out-and-back hike, like the one found at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, to more primitive wilderness experiences such as our most […]
Volunteers at the Marsh: Meet Brenda McGovern
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is looking for volunteers! If you love being outside, talking to people about wildlife and habitat, and being part of a community of people with a shared love of nature, then this is the perfect spot for you. Center Director Linda Woodard says they especially need people to assist with canoe […]
Moving People to Action: Ruth’s Story
Ruth has been a volunteer with Maine Audubon for more than five years. She helps out at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center (SMAC) every Tuesday in the summer. In the colder months, she assists at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center by greeting visitors, answering the phones and responding to wildlife inquiries that come our way. A former […]