AUGUSTA — Maine Fisheries and Wildlife will feature the following informative videos on YouTube:

“Contributing Your Wildlife Observations” (youtube.com/watch?v=l8OMGCFcRtQ), 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.
People don’t need to be a biologist to help gather meaningful data. There are many ways they can submit everyday observations about fish and wildlife from across the state. Through citizen science projects MDIFW biologists rely on community participation to help collect large amounts of data about fish, birds, reptiles, and more. Join MDIFW Education and Outreach Supervisor Laura Craver-Rogers to learn how to become involved and a part of wildlife research and conservation in Maine.

“Vernal Pools of Maine” (youtube.com/watch?v=22SVermC_50), 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
As the spring rains fall, we begin to see frogs and salamanders migrate toward ponds and pools to lay their eggs. One important type of wetland is the temporary vernal pools. MDIFW Wildlife Biologists Phillip deMaynadier and Rebecca Settele will talk about the importance of vernal pools, and about the work biologists like them do in the field and office to collect data, conduct environmental reviews, and maintain databases of these unique wetlands.

“Managing Maine’s Moose” (youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7ddGa07cg), 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.
Tourists, locals, and hunters all want to see a moose. They are the largest of the deer family, but if people don’t know where to look they may not see one, despite there being a large stable population. MDIFW Moose Biologist Lee Kantar will discuss moose management in Maine and threats that the moose face.

“Working with Maine’s Reptiles” (youtube.com/watch?v=u3UxDZHAny0), 10 a.m. Monday, May 10.
Despite Maine having a short warm season, there are several types of reptiles that call the state home. From garter snakes to wood turtles, there are many different species in Maine, and some are facing threats such as road crossings and habitat loss. MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Derek Yorks will discuss the work the department does to monitor and conserve reptiles in Maine.

“Beginning with Habitat” (youtube.com/watch?v=Qdyj1kHRrJQ), 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26.
The agency will introduce the Beginning with Habitat program, explore how climate change and other stressors are affecting Maine’s wildlife, and discuss steps to support healthy fish and wildlife populations. Wildlife Resource Supervisor and BwH Program Coordinator Amanda Cross will discuss how Beginning with Habitat works with landowners, municipal leaders, land trusts and the public.

For more information, visit maine.gov/ifw/.