The oldest and largest Maine-based conservation organization, Maine Audubon has eight public centers and sanctuaries across the state, seven chapters, and 30,000 members, volunteers, and supporters, and connects with more than 250,000 people annually. Here are just a few examples of what we do: Provide hands-on, experiential nature programs ... Maine Audubon sanctuaries are the heart of the organization, which makes the trail networks found within them the veins. Trails connect people with nature and allow them to experience all that an area has to offer in a respectful way. In order to minimize impact on the land and keep access open, Maine Audubon’s Properties […]Birds of Maine Islands: A Service Week: September 1 –6, 2024; Fall Migration & Monhegan One: September 8– 13, 2024; Fall Migration & Monhegan Two: September 15 –20, 2024; NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If ...The BNH Book Club takes place in person at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an opportunity for nature lovers to come together and read, analyze, and share ideas. The discussions are led by BNH Program Manager Andrew Tufts. Unlike some gardening book clubs, this group focuses on nonfiction environmental ...This confluence encourages us to explore new and unexpected collaborations. We are excited to announce a new event, The Nature of Craft: Maine Artisans at Maine Audubon, will take place at Gilsland Farm on Saturday, September 29, 10 am to 4 pm. This juried craft fair will include 50 fine artists and artisans, plus artist demonstrations, hands ...Welcome to the Maine Audubon Native Plant Finder. Find the best Maine native plants for your area, whether it’s a large planting, backyard garden, or one container! By growing more native …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 world as we deal with the coronavirus ...During migration and the breeding season, Black-and-White Warblers have similar feeding habits to nuthatches (creeping along tree trunks and branches), but are streaked all over, contrasting the unstreaked plumages of nuthatches. Check out these useful posts of Commonly Misidentified Species: Vireos: Red-eyed, Blue-headed, …Sep 16, 2021 · Maine is in the midst of a new era of renewable energy development. In 2019, Governor Mills signed into law ambitious renewable energy targets for the state, requiring that 80% of Maine’s electricity come from renewable resources by 2030 and 100% by 2050. In addition, electricity use is expected to grow significantly as more Maine people ... Programs. Adults, educators, teens, families Audubon chapter leaders – all may find or hone their connection to nature on Hog Island. Week-long sessions range from hands-on visits to restored seabird colonies on islands in the Gulf of Maine (managed by Audubon’s Seabird Institute) to field trips, lectures, bird-banding, educator workshops, and chapter-leader …WHO: For campers enrolled in grades K-3 during the 2022-2023 school year (rising 1st-4th graders) WHERE: Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden WHEN: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 3 pm Member $225/Nonmember $275. Partial scholarships available! Animal Adaptations • July 3-7, 2023 We’ll learn about the amazing ways animals and plants use …The staff at the Maine Audubon Nature Store will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding bird seed and feeders. Both seed and feeders are currently available for curbside pick-up. Please give us a call at (207) 781-2330 x201 and we will gladly take care of you.The largest Maine-based wildlife conservation organization, Maine Audubon has eight centers and wildlife sanctuaries and serves over 50,000 people annually, with 15,000 members and 2,000 volunteers. Conserving Maine’s wildlife. Please visit www.maineaudubon1.wpengine.com for more information. Facebook: & Twitter ID: Maine …Presque Isle 1235 Central Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769-2094. (207) 764-0477. Toll free 1-888-769-1053. The Land Use Planning Commission Standards is an overview of state permitting requirements for the unorganized townships. Contact the Maine Land Use Planning Commission at (207) 287-2631 or visit their website.Maine Audubon will host two Eclipse Watch parties, at Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden and at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. Feel free to drop in between 3 and 4 pm to join our naturalists, birders, and educators as we observe wildlife at our sanctuaries. At Gilsland Farm, Falmouth peak coverage is 3:31 pm.Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. The oldest and largest Maine-based conservation organization, Maine Audubon has eight public centers and sanctuaries across the state, seven chapters, and 30,000 members, volunteers, and supporters ... Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is located on Map 41 of Delorme’s Maine Atlas. Maine Audubon sanctuaries are free and open to the public year round, dawn to dusk (there is a small trail use fee for nonmembers at Borestone). Dogs, even while leashed, are not allowed in our wildlife sanctuaries, as their presence can be disruptive to wildlife. Native Plants Festival & Sale Saturday, June 8, 9 am to 3 pm Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth This event is RAIN OR SHINE! Featuring more than 75 species of native wildflowers, shrubs, and tree seedlings. Workshops, info tables, expert advice, books, and more! More details coming soon! In 2011, Maine Audubon and partners launched Stream Smart. Since the start of the project, we have hosted workshops and field trainings for over 1,000 people across the state, reconnecting hundreds of miles of stream habitat for wildlife. Stream Smart road crossings let the stream act like a stream and make the road invisible to the stream.The winner will be announced after 1 pm on Saturday, February 10. The winning photograph will be framed and featured at the Fields Pond Audubon Center lobby for a year. The winner also receives a bundle of signature Maine Audubon merchandise! For more information and contest guidelines, and to submit photos, please visit: …Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox. There are many ways to mark and measure when spring begins, perhaps most …Maine Audubon leads the effort while partnering with Maine Lakes, Lakes Environmental Association, and the Penobscot Nation. The project is implemented in collaboration with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. In addition, Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Loon Preservation Committee, and ...We will gather at the Nature Center for a cleanup of the marsh and beaches. There will be refreshments and displays and information on how you can be a better steward to this beautiful part of the earth. This event is also sponsored by, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Scarborough community. We will also be collecting ...Apr 4, 2022 · Interesting Development: Caught in the backlog of emails and messages to Maine Audubon in the wake of the Steller’s Sea Eagle appearance, Maine Audubon staff recently found an email from January 3rd, 2022 with images of the bird along Basin Point Rd. in Harpswell. This site, in Cumberland County on the eastern edge of Casco Bay, is ... Wildlife Ecologist at Maine Audubon Portland, Maine, United States. 121 followers 120 connections See your mutual connections. View mutual connections ...Ask Maine Audubon: Some new creature might be inhabiting your backyard birdhouse. Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug …Mid-Coast Audubon, serving the Maine counties of Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo. We're a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term, responsible use of natural resources through …Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary. 65 Upper Mast Landing Road. Freeport ME. From I-295: Take exit 22 to merge onto ME-125 S/ME-136 S/Mallet Dr toward Freeport. Turn right onto Main St. In about .2 mile turn left onto Bow St. After about 1 mile turn left onto Upper Mast Landing Rd. The turn-in is about .2 mile up the road on your right. Maine Audubon’s volunteers help protect our state’s wildlife and habitat. Our volunteer corps is an integral part of what we do: we harness the talents and passions of our volunteers to increase Maine Audubon’s impact, through environmental education, conservation, and advocacy. Maine Audubon was founded by volunteers and volunteers ... 3 Sep 2018. York, Maine, United States. ML 113699491 eBird S48267887. The only way to reliably distinguish between the two species is to hear them. American Crows give a number of vocalizations, most famously the loud caw so familiar to many Mainers: xeno-canto XC462765. play. stop.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 world as we deal with the coronavirus ...Maine is the only state in the continental U.S. with wild populations of Arctic Charr and Atlantic Salmon. Both species only occur at a few sites. Endemic populations of Arctic Charr are found only in 12 lakes. Atlantic Salmon occur in small numbers in rivers connected to the ocean; the Penobscot River currently supports the largest amount.The Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon supports science at the University of Maine through the Inez Boyd Environmental Research Award. The application period is now open. …Maine Audubon has these four species, our new for 2021 “Climate Resilience” plants, for sale at shop.mainenativeplants.org. Because these species aren’t technically native to Maine, we don’t list them on the Maine Native Plant Finder ( mainenativeplants.org ), our online database of Maine native plants which are well-suited to developed ...Additionally, Maine Audubon participates in a wide range of programs that are compiling incredible community science data for conservation. Here are a few you should explore: eBird: This website (and app) is a real-time, online checklist program for recording birds. Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society ...Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. The oldest and largest Maine-based conservation organization, Maine Audubon has eight public centers and sanctuaries across the state, seven chapters, and 30,000 members, volunteers, and supporters ...Published June 01, 2009. Project Puffin's 'Puffin Cam' is now beaming live-streaming video and sounds from Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, eighteen miles off the coast of Rockland, Maine. The National Audubon Society started Project Puffin 36 years ago after these charming birds were nearly wiped out in Maine.Maine Audubon is a statewide community of people who care about Maine’s wildlife. Our Chapters – each covering a unique part of the state – are key pillars of that community, and play a central role in carrying out Maine Audubon’s … In 1972, Maine Audubon initiated a partnership with the state to convert into a nature center an old clam shack at the edge of the marsh. Today, Scarborough Marsh is a workplace for clam diggers, a classroom for schoolchildren, a laboratory for biologists, prime territory for fishermen and hunters, and a fascinating, ever-changing world for ... Publication is scheduled for November 3. Birds of Maine is published by Princeton University Press and co-published by Nuttall Ornithological Club. Proceeds from the book will go to the Birds of Maine Conservation Fund at Maine Audubon. Birds of Maine is available for pre-order at the Nature Store; call 207.781.2330 x201 or email Stanley …Sponsored by Rep. Sophia Warren of Scarborough, this legislation grew out of work done by BirdSafe Maine, a partnership between Maine Audubon, the Portland Society for Architecture, and the University of Southern Maine to deal with bird/building collisions. The bill directs the state to develop guidelines for the use of bird-safe …Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.Ask Maine Audubon: Some new creature might be inhabiting your backyard birdhouse. Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug …Feb 27, 2023 · Maine Audubon holds spots for scholarship applicants. The priority summer camp scholarship deadline is Friday, March 31. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 224 or email [email protected]. What to expect in this year’s registration process for Maine Audubon summer camp which opens on March 7 and 8. It holds the headwaters of all five of Maine’s largest rivers: the Androscoggin, the Kennebec, the St. John, the Penobscot, and the St. Croix. It hosts the entirety of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Spanning over the northern and eastern two-thirds of the state, Maine’s North Woods comprises around 11 million acres of largely unbroken ...The annual loon count takes place on the third Saturday of July, and in 2022, more volunteers than ever—more than 1600—gathered up their count forms and binoculars and headed out to the lakes. This is a real testament to how much people care about Maine’s loons and lakes. With fantastic calm and clear weather, volunteer loon counters ...During the past two years Maine Audubon has worked with both land trusts to integrate Forestry for Maine Birds management recommendations into their forest management plans and harvests, and to design and place several FFMB informational signs at one of their properties designated as a Demonstration Forest. Please visit the Hidden Valley Nature ... Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. According to Maine Audubon Coastal Bird Program Director Laura Minich Zitske, that’s why records and numbers can be misleading. “The good news is that 125 Piping Plover pairs in Maine raising over 200 chicks to the point where they can fly is a tremendous feat,” she says. “But 125 pairs is still not a lot for the entire state of Maine.”. A Snapping Turtle Story: Good luck, Muddy! In September 2022, a nest full of baby Snapping Turtles hatched here at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine. We kept one of them, the biggest and the muddiest, to spend the winter in our Discovery Room, so it could teach us all about the early life of these ancient creatures. Maine Audubon has these four species, our new for 2021 “Climate Resilience” plants, for sale at shop.mainenativeplants.org. Because these species aren’t technically native to Maine, we don’t list them on the Maine Native Plant Finder ( mainenativeplants.org ), our online database of Maine native plants which are well-suited to developed ...Birds, Maine's Naturalist, News & Notes · November 20, 2019. Eastern Bluebirds are becoming an increasingly common sight during the winter in the southern-half of Maine. I wrote about this when we started this blog back in 2015 (“ It’s Winter in Maine! Why do I see robins and bluebirds? “) and we’ve seen the trend continue since. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes place every year at the end of December and start of January. This year it will run between December 14, 2023 to January 5, 2024. This event’s long record of data-keeping provides valuable insight into bird populations and the health of their habitats, helping wildlife organizations implement ... The Forestry for Maine Birds Guidebook (pdf) will provide foresters and landowners with background about the program, details on specific species we are targeting for conservation, desired habitat conditions, and silvicultural recommendations to achieve those habitat conditions. Below we have pulled out and created PDFs of pages from the Forester’s …Anyone raising birds, be it a commercial operation or a backyard flock, is encouraged to keep their birds inside to minimize risk of exposure. To report sick birds or usual bird deaths, contact the state veterinarian’s office at 207-287-7615 or the USDA at 1-866-536-7593. The recent cases of avian flu being detected in two Bald Eagles is also ...Maine Audubon Testifies in Support of Net Metering for Solar Projects January 29, 2019. Action Alert: Last chance to speak up in defense of Maine’s new National Monument July 7, 2017. Maine is on the cusp of a …Maine Audubon, which conducts a loon count every year, said Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, it projects a population of 2,892 of the birds based on this year’s results. That is down …Maine Audubon is a statewide community of people who care about Maine’s wildlife. Our Chapters – each covering a unique part of the state – are key pillars of that community, and play a central role in carrying out Maine Audubon’s …The Maine Loon Project has worked for more than three decades to assess the status and safeguard the future of Maine’s loon population. Through this project, Maine Audubon works with residents and partners statewide to promote healthy lakes, clean water, and quality habitat for loons and to understand trends in their population over time.Here in Maine, Maine Audubon helps set up tackle exchanges across the state, delivers multi-media presentations, and serves as a resource for anglers looking to transition to lead-free tackle. Fish Lead Free Maine is a cooperative partnership between Maine Audubon, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Lakes Society, USFWS ... The Maine Audubon Society (originally the Maine Ornithological Society, founded in 1897) merged with the Portland Society of Natural History in the middle of the 20th century, combining collections and rededicating itself to its common purpose. Today, Maine Audubon carries on that legacy. In 1986, historian Herb Adams wrote a chronicle ... Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action. Maine Audubon's achievements include stemming the population declines of endangered least terns and piping plovers; strengthening the state endangered species act; developing Maine's first timber harvesting standards; researching ecological, recreational ... Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary, a 115-acre preserve in Georgetown, is a hidden gem in the heart of midcoast Maine. Visiting during COVID-19 Bounded on two sides by salt marsh, the sanctuary features more than 2.5 miles of trails that traverse meadows, coastline, forest, and rocky ridges. Visitors can usually expect a private hike around the […]Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.Feb 15, 2024 · Birds, Community Science, News & Notes · February 15, 2024. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) kicks off tomorrow, Friday, February 16, and runs through Monday, February 19. This annual contributory science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is easy to join and your sightings are a valuable piece to this snapshot of bird populations. Feb 27, 2023 · Maine Audubon holds spots for scholarship applicants. The priority summer camp scholarship deadline is Friday, March 31. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 224 or email [email protected]. What to expect in this year’s registration process for Maine Audubon summer camp which opens on March 7 and 8. 2 days ago · Botany in a Winter is a weekly exploration of the plants of the Northeast, family by family, in taxonomic order, led virtually by Maine Audubon Field Naturalist Andy Kapinos. Over the course of thirteen weeks, we will explore every vascular plant genus found in the Northeast, and examine the identifiable traits common to each interrelated group ... Maine Audubon, like most Audubon units in the Northeast, is independent of National Audubon and we work closely with other independent Audubons on a range of topics. The immediate result was greater awareness, a very important internal and external dialogue about our origins and culture, and public honesty about John James Audubon’s personal ...I’m also “tuned in” just by answering the phone at Maine Audubon: Knowing it is fall/winter, and sometimes which trees are over-producing seeds based on what birds are reported “missing.” Keep in mind, a lack of birds in your yard or at your feeder may be due to a variety of factors, including: food availability, presence of predators ...Maine Audubon has teamed up with iconic Maine brand Sea Bags to create this beautiful limited edition Piping Plover chick wristlet featuring the artwork of Yarmouth ME watercolor artist Tammy Ricker. Sea Bag materials come from Maine first, New England second and USA third and are manufactured on Custom House Wharf in the heart of Portland's …I’m also “tuned in” just by answering the phone at Maine Audubon: Knowing it is fall/winter, and sometimes which trees are over-producing seeds based on what birds are reported “missing.” Keep in mind, a lack of birds in your yard or at your feeder may be due to a variety of factors, including: food availability, presence of predators ... Hamilton Sanctuary was given to Maine Audubon by Millicent Hamilton, an avid birder and naturalist who made her home here from the 1940’s until her death in 1986. In 1984, Millicent wrote of the eight-acre meadow: It is a peaceful and beautiful bit of land that has been an important part of my life for many years, to roam afoot or to view ... The Maine Loon Project has worked for more than three decades to assess the status and safeguard the future of Maine’s loon population. Through this project, Maine Audubon works with residents and partners statewide to promote healthy lakes, clean water, and quality habitat for loons and to understand trends in their population over time.During migration and the breeding season, Black-and-White Warblers have similar feeding habits to nuthatches (creeping along tree trunks and branches), but are streaked all over, contrasting the unstreaked plumages of nuthatches. Check out these useful posts of Commonly Misidentified Species: Vireos: Red-eyed, Blue-headed, …Information about our programs, trainings, and resources for educators Educator Resource Center ERC members can borrow taxidermy, story walks, and other resources from Maine Audubon’s Educator Resource Center. An inventory of resources and information about signing up is available in this flyer [pdf]. Educator Workshops Maine Audubon regularly …Here are a few mammal tracks to look for: Squirrels. A personal favorite to find in the winter is the dugout cache of an Eastern Gray Squirrel, especially because squirrel tracks can be found even when the top layer of snow is frozen. As seen in the photo below, you will often find these small holes with messy grass and leaves tossed around.We will gather at the Nature Center for a cleanup of the marsh and beaches. There will be refreshments and displays and information on how you can be a better steward to this beautiful part of the earth. This event is also sponsored by, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Scarborough community. We will also be collecting ...Rare-in-Maine birds like Gull-billed Tern and Black Skimmer have been spotted. Among the rare shorebirds that are occasionally seen at Scarborough Marsh are two of the country’s flashiest: the Black-necked Stilt and the American Avocet. Large, long-legged, and boldly-patterned in black and white, these two stunners are easy to pick out … Maine Audubon is a statewide community of people who care about Maine’s wildlife. Our Chapters – each covering a unique part of the state – are key pillars of that community, and play a central role in carrying out Maine Audubon’s mission. Each Chapter is led by a dedicated group of volunteers, and each provides creative, engaging ... In the fall, the humidity levels drop off as the temperatures go down, and there is less moisture in the air. This means less Mie scattering, which scatters all wavelengths equally. As a result, more …3 Sep 2018. York, Maine, United States. ML 113699491 eBird S48267887. The only way to reliably distinguish between the two species is to hear them. American Crows give a number of vocalizations, most famously the loud caw so familiar to many Mainers: xeno-canto XC462765. play. stop.The Maine Audubon Legacy Society recognizes those individuals who have included Maine Audubon in their estate plans or have made a life income gift. Benefits include lifetime Maine Audubon membership. By naming Maine Audubon in your will, you can be assured that the preservation of the environment will be continued past your lifetime. ...Birds of Maine Islands. A Service Learning Week. Read more. Visiting Hog Island. Hog Island Audubon Camp. 12 Audubon Road Bremen, ME 04551 [email protected]. Program registration: (207) 360-8353 ext. 103 All other inquiries: (207) 360-7733. Office Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri Trail Hours: Dawn 'til dusk, every dayMaine Audubon is committed to restoring native plants and wildlife food webs, and our work on native plants will be growing (pun intended!) this spring. Look for a custom-made Maine native plant database on our website, to help you plan and plant native plants in your home, office, or town.Maine Audubon offers free access to eight locations across the state where you can explore different ecosystems and habitats and see a variety of wildlife. Learn about the policies, …Gift article. In this Dec. 31, 2021, photo provided by Zachary Holderby, a Steller’s sea eagle is seen off Georgetown. The rare eagle has took up residence thousands of miles …Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon P.O. Box 1212, Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-664-4400 [email protected] Chapter Officers Leslie Clapp - President. Zachary Holderby - Vice President. ... Downeast Audubon The mission of the Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Hancock County, focusing on birds, other wildlife, ...Donate - Maine Audubon. Your gift ensures that we can continue our work on behalf of Maine’s wildlife and habitat. Thank you for your support. 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Jan 23, 2024 · Where to report iced-in loons: Biodiversity Research Institute, (207) 839-7600, [email protected]. Maine State Warden Dispatch at 1-800-452-4664 or the Warden Service at (207) 287-8000. The Wildlife Assistance Hotline, (207) 361-1400, coordinated by the Center for Wildlife. . Bill knight lincoln
Membership. A membership in Mid-Coast Audubon is also a membership in Maine Audubon. Your membership provides scholarships, stewardship of our preserves, free programs at the Camden library, and free birding trips up to local hotspots. Membership benefits include: a subscription to Habitat, Maine Audubon’s quarterly journal, and Merganser ... Feb 27, 2023 · Maine Audubon holds spots for scholarship applicants. The priority summer camp scholarship deadline is Friday, March 31. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 224 or email [email protected]. What to expect in this year’s registration process for Maine Audubon summer camp which opens on March 7 and 8. Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action. Maine Audubon's achievements include stemming the population declines of endangered least terns and piping plovers; strengthening the state endangered species act; developing Maine's first timber …Media Release · March 11, 2024. Maine Audubon is pleased to announce that Francesca “Ches” Gundrum has been promoted to Director of Advocacy. Gundrum holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Wildlife Ecology (Human Dimensions of Wildlife Science) from the University of Maine. She started ….Ask Maine Audubon: Some new creature might be inhabiting your backyard birdhouse. Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug …Membership. A membership in Mid-Coast Audubon is also a membership in Maine Audubon. Your membership provides scholarships, stewardship of our preserves, free programs at the …A Monarch Butterfly Story. After learning about threats to Monarch Butterflies, a young boy inspires his class and community to learn about the butterfly’s life cycle and to plant a butterfly-friendly garden — offering the iconic insects safe places to lay eggs and native plants full of nectar to fuel their long migration.Maine Audubon's Brush with Nature 2023 is taking on a different format this year! It will include Maker Days at three centers (Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Fields Pond in Holden, Scarborough Marsh) where the public is invited to come get creative outside; art-focused workshops at each center; and a juried art show and sale.Western Maine Audubon is a Facebook group for bird lovers and conservationists in the region. Join the group to share your sightings, learn about upcoming events, and support the protection of birds and their habitats.In 2011, Maine Audubon and partners launched Stream Smart. Since the start of the project, we have hosted workshops and field trainings for over 1,000 people across the state, reconnecting hundreds of miles of stream habitat for wildlife. Stream Smart road crossings let the stream act like a stream and make the road invisible to the stream.The BNH Book Club takes place in person at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an opportunity for nature lovers to come together and read, analyze, and share ideas. The discussions are led by BNH Program Manager Andrew Tufts. Unlike some gardening book clubs, this group focuses on nonfiction environmental ...This confluence encourages us to explore new and unexpected collaborations. We are excited to announce a new event, The Nature of Craft: Maine Artisans at Maine Audubon, will take place at Gilsland Farm on Saturday, September 29, 10 am to 4 pm. This juried craft fair will include 50 fine artists and artisans, plus artist demonstrations, hands ...I’m also “tuned in” just by answering the phone at Maine Audubon: Knowing it is fall/winter, and sometimes which trees are over-producing seeds based on what birds are reported “missing.” Keep in mind, a lack of birds in your yard or at your feeder may be due to a variety of factors, including: food availability, presence of predators ...2 days ago · Botany in a Winter is a weekly exploration of the plants of the Northeast, family by family, in taxonomic order, led virtually by Maine Audubon Field Naturalist Andy Kapinos. Over the course of thirteen weeks, we will explore every vascular plant genus found in the Northeast, and examine the identifiable traits common to each interrelated group ... Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 7 months. Portland, Maine Area. My research involved human dimensions of deer management and deer feeding in New Brunswick and Maine. I was responsible for leading data ...Maine Audubon has these four species, our new for 2021 “Climate Resilience” plants, for sale at shop.mainenativeplants.org. Because these species aren’t technically native to Maine, we don’t list them on the Maine Native Plant Finder ( mainenativeplants.org ), our online database of Maine native plants which are well-suited to developed ... A collaborative effort by Maine Audubon, MDIFW, METU, and most recently the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition (SRBTC), the Coastal Stream Survey is a separate project that was added in 2014 to recruit volunteer anglers to gather data on wild Brook Trout in Maine’s coastal rivers and streams. Brook Trout that live in coastal streams may spend part ... Audubon is a place where talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged, with a strong sense of belonging, and are supported in their professional growth. Our Flock has an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. This means that equity, diversity ...The Maine Endangered Species Act, or MESA, has been instrumental in protecting imperiled species in Maine since 1975. The Act is implemented by the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW), and currently provides special protection to 26 endangered and 25 threatened birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.. … Additionally, Maine Audubon staff, partners, and volunteers lead native plant walks, edible plant walks, and a variety of other topical themes. Classes & Workshops: Our popular online Birding Basics workshop series introduces birders of all abilities to the best and latest resources and tools. Other talks offer tune-ups ahead of our trips ... The Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon supports science at the University of Maine through the Inez Boyd Environmental Research Award. The application period is now open. …Community Science: As part of Audubon’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging we have transitioned from using the term “citizen science” to the more inclusive term “community science.”. No matter where a volunteer was born, or how they came to the United States, we value their contribution to our science and ... Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is located on Map 41 of Delorme’s Maine Atlas. Maine Audubon sanctuaries are free and open to the public year round, dawn to dusk (there is a small trail use fee for nonmembers at Borestone). Dogs, even while leashed, are not allowed in our wildlife sanctuaries, as their presence can be disruptive to wildlife. Maine Audubon offers free access to eight locations across the state where you can explore different ecosystems and habitats and see a variety of wildlife. Learn about the policies, activities, and facilities at each center and sanctuary before you visit. Where to report iced-in loons: Biodiversity Research Institute, (207) 839-7600, [email protected]. Maine State Warden Dispatch at 1-800-452-4664 or the Warden Service at (207) 287-8000. The Wildlife Assistance Hotline, (207) 361-1400, coordinated by the Center for Wildlife. The Maine Loon Project has worked for more than three decades to assess the status and safeguard the future of Maine’s loon population. Through this project, Maine Audubon works with residents and partners statewide to promote healthy lakes, clean water, and quality habitat for loons and to understand trends in their population over time. The […] Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action. Maine Audubon's achievements include stemming the population declines of endangered least terns and piping plovers; strengthening the state endangered species act; developing Maine's first timber harvesting standards; researching ecological, recreational ... Choose the Perfect Plant. Maine native plants provide the greatest benefit to wildlife. Click on any of the boxes below to filter plants based on different criteria (Bloom Month, Sunlight, Soil Conditions, Size/Plant Height, Caterpillars Hosted, and Wildlife Benefited). Combine your filters to find the perfect plants for you!Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 7 months. Portland, Maine Area. My research involved human dimensions of deer management and deer feeding in New Brunswick and Maine. I was responsible for leading data ...The official Maine Audubon YouTube account.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 world as we deal with the coronavirus situation …Published June 01, 2009. Project Puffin's 'Puffin Cam' is now beaming live-streaming video and sounds from Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, eighteen miles off the coast of Rockland, Maine. The National Audubon Society started Project Puffin 36 years ago after these charming birds were nearly wiped out in Maine.Anyone raising birds, be it a commercial operation or a backyard flock, is encouraged to keep their birds inside to minimize risk of exposure. To report sick birds or usual bird deaths, contact the state veterinarian’s office at 207-287-7615 or the USDA at 1-866-536-7593. The recent cases of avian flu being detected in two Bald Eagles is also ...Maine Audubon’s top-notch facilities at our centers in Greater Portland and Greater Bangor are excellent options for hosting your next wedding ceremony, meeting, or other special event. Gilsland Farm, Falmouth (Greater Portland) | Fields Pond, Holden (Greater Bangor) Gilsland Farm, Falmouth Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm, just minutes from Portland, …Native Plants Festival: Announcing plant lists and festival speakers. by Andrew Tufts. Bringing Nature Home · June 1, 2023. The wait is almost over! Our 2023 Native Plants Festival and Sale at Gilsland Farm is right around the corner, coming on Saturday, June 17, from 9 am to 3 pm. We are happy to provide a glimpse of what’s in store!Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary, a 115-acre preserve in Georgetown, is a hidden gem in the heart of midcoast Maine. Visiting during COVID-19 Bounded on two sides by salt marsh, the sanctuary features more than 2.5 miles of trails that traverse meadows, coastline, forest, and rocky ridges. Visitors can usually expect a private hike around the […]Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist with Maine Audubon’s Doug Hitchcox – October 13th, 2021. What you should know about the threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine, Speaker – Roberta Hill, September 8, 2021. Saving Seabirds with Dr. Stephen Kress, of the National Audubon Society — April 15, 2021.Bowdoin professor and Maine Audubon board member Nat Wheelwright has created a series of videos that make it easy for everyone to take notice of the incredible changes happening in the natural world all around us. Spring Summer Fall Winter Nature Moments is a weekly series of short videos designed to introduce common plants and […]Maine Audubon’s solar siting toolkit also includes recommendations to prioritize the use of marginal or unused lands for projects, and there may be no more marginal land than a highway interchange. The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) is building a 3.2 megawatt project on land in the middle of an I-95 cloverleaf in …The 27-acre East Point Audubon Sanctuary is considered by many to be one of the best birding locations in southern Maine. More than 260 different bird species have been spotted from within the sanctuary. In summer, look for birds nesting in the forests and meadows, including Black-capped Chickadees, Gray Catbirds, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.Maine Audubon has these four species, our new for 2021 “Climate Resilience” plants, for sale at shop.mainenativeplants.org. Because these species aren’t technically native to Maine, we don’t list them on the Maine Native Plant Finder ( mainenativeplants.org ), our online database of Maine native plants which are well-suited to developed ...Donate - Maine Audubon. Your gift ensures that we can continue our work on behalf of Maine’s wildlife and habitat. Thank you for your support. Maine Audubon is a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501 (c)3. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.Feb 15, 2024 · Birds, Community Science, News & Notes · February 15, 2024. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) kicks off tomorrow, Friday, February 16, and runs through Monday, February 19. This annual contributory science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is easy to join and your sightings are a valuable piece to this snapshot of bird populations. For both in-person and online programs and events around native plants, check the Events Calendar. For more information about Native Plants sales at Maine Audubon, visit shop.mainenativeplants.org. Maine Audubon. 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth ME 04105. 207.781.2330. [email protected]. Our Maine Audubon Plant Finder database.Maine Audubon’s top-notch facilities at our centers in Greater Portland and Greater Bangor are excellent options for hosting your next wedding ceremony, meeting, or other special event. Gilsland Farm, Falmouth (Greater Portland) | Fields Pond, Holden (Greater Bangor) Gilsland Farm, Falmouth Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm, just minutes from Portland, …Donate - Maine Audubon. Your gift ensures that we can continue our work on behalf of Maine’s wildlife and habitat. Thank you for your support. Maine Audubon is a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501 (c)3. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.The Maine Loon Project has worked for more than three decades to assess the status and safeguard the future of Maine’s loon population. Through this project, Maine Audubon works with residents and partners statewide to promote healthy lakes, clean water, and quality habitat for loons and to understand trends in their population over time.Mar 7, 2024 · March 25, Monday, 6:30 pm: Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians: Call it a Big Night! Greg LeClair, founder of the Maine Big Night project, a community science project to track Maine’s amphibian migration, will be at Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden to present an overview of Big Night and how people can be involved in monitoring ... To report behavior that endangers loons, causes loons to leave their nest, violates wake restrictions, or other violations contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 207.287.8000. Please also report the incident to Maine Audubon at [email protected] has a lot to offer any traveler, from fragrant conifer forest and picturesque lighthouses to mountain peaks and some of the most beautiful rocky shoreline in North America. Here’s the wonderful bonus if you’re a …Maine Audubon leads the effort while partnering with Maine Lakes, Lakes Environmental Association, and the Penobscot Nation. The project is implemented in collaboration with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. In addition, Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Loon Preservation Committee, and ...Native Plants Festival & Sale Saturday, June 8, 9 am to 3 pm Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth This event is RAIN OR SHINE! Featuring more than 75 species of native wildflowers, shrubs, and tree seedlings. Workshops, info tables, expert advice, books, and more! More details coming soon!The official Maine Audubon YouTube account. The official Maine Audubon YouTube account. ...WHO: For campers enrolled in grades K-3 during the 2022-2023 school year (rising 1st-4th graders) WHERE: Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden WHEN: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 3 pm Member $225/Nonmember $275. Partial scholarships available! Animal Adaptations • July 3-7, 2023 We’ll learn about the amazing ways animals and plants use …Feb 15, 2024 · Birds, Community Science, News & Notes · February 15, 2024. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) kicks off tomorrow, Friday, February 16, and runs through Monday, February 19. This annual contributory science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is easy to join and your sightings are a valuable piece to this snapshot of bird populations. Maine Audubon membership benefits include: A subscription to Habitat, Maine Audubon’s quarterly magazine. 20 percent off Maine Audubon programs, including camps, speakers, and trips. Free admission to select Maine Audubon signature events. A 10 percent discount at our Nature Stores. Our monthly news and events email newsletter.Sep 28, 2023 · Education is at the heart of Maine Audubon’s mission. We work every day with children and adults to foster environmental literacy so that they can become more informed and effective stewards of Maine’s wildlife and habitat. In addition to our standard adult programs – including bird walks, trips, speakers, and other classes designed to ... 26 Aug 2022. Knox, Maine, United States. ML 478602391 eBird S117615672. UPDATE: 26 Aug 2022 – The Eurasian Marsh-Harrier was found today at Weskeag Marsh by Evan Obercian. The bird was first seen at 9:40AM but had disappeared into the trees on the far edge of the marsh by 10:15AM. Thick fog made constant monitoring difficult, and the bird ...2 days ago · Botany in a Winter is a weekly exploration of the plants of the Northeast, family by family, in taxonomic order, led virtually by Maine Audubon Field Naturalist Andy Kapinos. Over the course of thirteen weeks, we will explore every vascular plant genus found in the Northeast, and examine the identifiable traits common to each interrelated group ... To report behavior that endangers loons, causes loons to leave their nest, violates wake restrictions, or other violations contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 207.287.8000. Please also report the incident to Maine Audubon at [email protected]. Here are a few mammal tracks to look for: Squirrels. A personal favorite to find in the winter is the dugout cache of an Eastern Gray Squirrel, especially because squirrel tracks can be found even when the top layer of snow is frozen. As seen in the photo below, you will often find these small holes with messy grass and leaves tossed around.Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist with Maine Audubon’s Doug Hitchcox – October 13th, 2021. What you should know about the threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine, Speaker – Roberta Hill, September 8, 2021. Saving Seabirds with Dr. Stephen Kress, of the National Audubon Society — April 15, 2021.Visitors on foot are welcome on both the mainland and island property any time dawn to dusk, seven days a week, year-round. Located six miles southeast of Damariscotta on Muscongus Bay, Todd Audubon Sanctuary includes a 30-acre mainland parcel as well as 330-acre Hog Island, located a quarter-mile offshore and home to the Audubon Camp in … Hamilton Sanctuary was given to Maine Audubon by Millicent Hamilton, an avid birder and naturalist who made her home here from the 1940’s until her death in 1986. In 1984, Millicent wrote of the eight-acre meadow: It is a peaceful and beautiful bit of land that has been an important part of my life for many years, to roam afoot or to view ... Maine Audubon’s volunteers help protect our state’s wildlife and habitat. Our volunteer corps is an integral part of what we do: we harness the talents and passions of our volunteers to increase Maine Audubon’s impact, through environmental education, conservation, and advocacy. Maine Audubon was founded by volunteers and volunteers ... 02/20/2024. 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. Conserving African forest elephants through bioacoustic methods - with Bobbi Estabrook - Tuesday, February 20th - By Zoom Only. 02/22/2024. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Winter Wildlife Day … Maine Audubon is a statewide community of people who care about Maine’s wildlife. Our Chapters – each covering a unique part of the state – are key pillars of that community, and play a central role in carrying out Maine Audubon’s mission. Each Chapter is led by a dedicated group of volunteers, and each provides creative, engaging ... York County Audubon is co-hosting this program with and at The Wells Reserve. It will run from 9 am till noon. Advance registration is required, and the cost is $32 for members (of either YCA/Maine Audubon or the Wells Reserve), or $40 for non-members. To register, please email [email protected] or call Suzanne at (207) … Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Damariscotta Mills 384 Mills Road, Damariscotta Mills, ME, United States. Join us for a late winter/early spring birding field trip in the Damariscotta Mills area. We will check the pools above and below the famous fish ladder and also look out over Great Salt Bay. Expect to see a good representation of our overwintering ducks including: Hooded ...Mid-Coast Audubon, serving the Maine counties of Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo. We're a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. 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