Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is coming to speak at Maine Audubon.
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Does banning plastic bags reduce pollution in Maine?
Anecdotally, at least, the evidence suggests yes.
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Scientists struggle to measure change in the natural world
Shifting baselines may prompt us to celebrate a wildlife population rebound that looks impressive over 30 years but actually pales against population numbers thousands of years ago.
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Expand your garden into the ‘esplanade’
That bit of land between the sidewalk and the street can host a range of tough, hardy plants.
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Do humans suffer ill effects from light pollution?
Filmmaker Sriram Murali addresses the question in his new movie, which will be shown at ‘Stars over Katahdin.’
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A guide to reducing light pollution around your home, neighborhood
Man-made lighting threatens creatures such as birds, bats and insects that rely on darkness to forage, mate and more.
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How to buy bird seed mixes that birds will actually eat
A number of common seed mixes contain an ingredient unappealing to most birds.
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Recipe: Blueberry-Cinnamon Scones with Wild Blueberry–Lemon Curd
’Tis blueberry season, so why not go all out? My favorite blueberry flavor combination involves both cinnamon and lemon. This recipe combination not only includes all three, but also institutes the 25 percent lessons I’ve learned in researching this column. I built the curd recipe from scratch for use with wild blueberries with the understanding […]
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Bigelow Lab’s ‘time machine’ aims to find out how shellfish will fare in the future
Scientists at the East Boothbay facility are studying the adaptability of key Gulf of Maine species.
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Grow beets: If you have room, plant them now
By the end of October, they’ll be ready to harvest.