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Thank You for Joining Us for “Maine Spring LIVE” on Saturday!

by Jeremy Cluchey

News & Notes ·

Attendees got to build and take home their very own bird houses!

What a day. Nearly 500 people came to Gilsland Farm on Saturday for Maine Spring LIVE: Wildlife, Science & YOU! this past weekend. Thank you!

The weather was a little gray, but fortunately the rain held off and everyone got to enjoy nature walks, live animal shows, presentations on community science from Lyseth Elementary School students in Portland, funny skits about wildlife and conservation, birdhouse construction kits thanks to Portland Arts & Technology High School, information on community science opportunities around the state, and — of course — food trucks.

Thank you to everyone who attended, to the great folks from awesome organizations around Maine who came to present and share information, and to our friends at Maine Public for doing such an excellent job promoting the day!

Daniel Tiger was a popular attraction!
Daniel Tiger was a popular attraction at the Maine Public booth! (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Center for Wildlife staff hosted popular live wildlife shows.
Center for Wildlife staff hosted popular live wildlife shows. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Learning about seaweed up close.
Learning about seaweed up close. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Kids learned about Maine Audubon's Loon Project from biologist Tracy Hart.
Kids learned about Maine Audubon’s Loon Project from biologist Tracy Hart. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Learning about Maine Audubon's "Bringing Nature Home" program.
Learning about Maine Audubon’s “Bringing Nature Home” program and the important role insects play. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Students from Lyseth Elementary School in Portland shared their community science work on the "Celebrate Urban Birds" program.
Students from Lyseth Elementary School in Portland shared their community science work on the “Celebrate Urban Birds” program. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
A family learns about science at Maine Spring LIVE.
A family learns about Piping Plover and coastal bird conservation at Maine Spring LIVE. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Hands on science for kids!
Hands on science for kids with the Stanton Bird Club! (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Staff from the Ecology School performed funny conservation skits!
Staff from The Ecology School performed funny conservation skits! (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Representatives from the U.S. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife presented about their work.
Representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented about their work. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
Checking out bird wings and things with Center for Wildlife.
Checking out bird wings and things with Center for Wildlife. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)
A variety of awesome food trucks were popular throughout the day.
A variety of awesome food trucks were popular throughout the day. (Kimberly Williams/Maine Audubon)