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New England’s first nature guidebook turns 350
Written by an Englishman living in Maine, the rare book identifies the region’s native plants and animals and offers natural remedies galore.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine awarded $7 million to restore stream crossings on private roads
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help restore some of Maine’s highest-value aquatic networks from fragmentation and degradation.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors, Outdoors
The first comprehensive guide to Maine’s birdlife in some 70 years gets everything right
Peter Vickery did not live to see his life’s work published, but ‘Birds of Maine’ – engaging, gorgeous and packed with information – is a great testament to a great ornithologist.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ask a Naturalist: Is it strange to see groundhogs in February?
In a new column, Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox answers your questions about wildlife.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoor learning classroom comes to Maine
Founded by a Maine native, TimberNook now has 50 locations worldwide, including a new one in Gorham. Children make their own rules of play while exploring the outdoors.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Does it pay to be a specialist or a generalist?
It depends. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
It’s Worth the Trip: Make West Quoddy your Down East destination
West Quoddy State Park offers an iconic lighthouse and many classic Maine coastal views.
Posted inLocal & State, News
It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack
‘Mast years,’ when oaks of a certain type drop more seed than usual, occur every 2 to 5 years, and scientists can’t explain why.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Over the years, fall cleanup in the garden has evolved
When you think of your garden as a colorful extension of nature, there’s less deadheading and less order, but more food and habitat for creatures who need it.