Western Maine Audubon
“Predators: The Balance of Nature” presented by Western Maine Audubon
Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/Western Maine Audubon invites the general public to a free online webinar on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm presented by the Chewonki Foundation: “Predators: The Balance of Nature.” Scary, disgusting, wicked, vicious—nature’s predators have a rough reputation. On March 10 at 7:00 pm, Western Maine Audubon invites the public to experience the Chewonki Foundation’s online presentation, “Predators: The Balance of Nature.” This free webinar explores the many commonly held myths about predators and then works to dispel those myths. Highlighting the remarkable adaptations that help predators find and consume their prey, the presentation will engage participants with a vivid
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Predators: “Saving Seabirds” with Dr. Stephen Kress
Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/Western Maine Audubon presents a free online webinar for the general public on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm. The webinar is titled “Saving Seabirds: New Lessons from Puffins,” with Dr. Stephen Kress. Dr. Kress, a well-known author and seabird expert, will draw on his experience with puffins to discuss ways people can help bring seabirds back to some of their historic nesting places. He will also share insights into the changing marine climate of the Gulf of Maine. To register for the webinar, please sign onto the Western Maine Audubon webpage at www.western.maineaudubon.org/events and click on the register button.
WesternWestern Maine Audubon presents: “Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia NP”
Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/Western Maine Audubon presents: “Peregrine Falcon restoration in Acadia National Park” On Wednesday, May 12 Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live, online talk by Ranger Patrick Kark entitled: “Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park and Highlights of the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch.” The talk will take place from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. As one of the first locations chosen to recover peregrine falcons, Acadia National Park has a storied history in the recovery of peregrine falcons. Join Ranger Patrick Kark as he discusses the success of the recovery project within the park and the reach Acadia’s falcons have
Western Maine Audubon presents: Aquatic Invaders in Maine with Roberta Hill
Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/Western Maine Audubon will be presenting the first of its fall talk series on Wednesday, September 8 at 7 pm. “What You Should Know About the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine,” will be presented by Roberta Hill, Invasive Species Program Director for Lake Stewards of Maine. In this talk, Roberta will address the following questions and more: What makes an organism invasive? What threats do invasive organisms pose to Maine’s native ecosystems? How do invasive aquatic species impact humans? What are the drivers behind introduction of invaders to Maine and the vectors exacerbating their spread within the state? What
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist” with naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk entitled “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist,” presented by naturalist Doug Hitchcox on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes and where to watch the live stream, should that be necessary. Birding, and other wildlife observing, provides an
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Unique Characteristics of Trees” with Patty Cormier
UMF Preble Hall--Thomas Auditorium 173 High Street, Farmington, MEWestern Maine Audubon November 10 talk: “Unique Characteristics of Trees” with Patty Cormier Western Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk, entitled “Unique Characteristics of Trees,” presented by Patty Cormier, Maine State Forester. The talk will be presented on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. (Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Unique Characteristics of Trees” with Patty Cormier
UMF Preble Hall--Thomas Auditorium 173 High Street, Farmington, MEWestern Maine Audubon November 10 talk: “Unique Characteristics of Trees” with Patty Cormier Western Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk, entitled “Unique Characteristics of Trees,” presented by Patty Cormier, Maine State Forester. The talk will be presented on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. (Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Invasive Plants in Maine” by Hunter Manley
UMF - Roberts Learning Center - Lincoln Auditorium Farmington, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon presents: “Invasive Plants in Maine” a talk by Hunter Manley on March 9th at UMF Western Maine Audubon invites the public to join us on Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00 PM for a live presentation by Hunter Manley entitled “Invasive Plants in Maine.” The talk will be held in the Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, at UMF. Hunter will discuss the impact of invasive plants on Maine wildlife and forestry. The growing prevalence of any of these species threatens the health of their host ecosystems, so identifying them early and planning for treatment is essential for maintaining
“Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees” – a live talk sponsored by Western Maine Audubon
UMF - Roberts Learning Center - Room 101 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon invites the general public to join us on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 pm for a live presentation titled “Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees.” The talk will be given by Maine State Horticulturist, Gary Fish and will be held in Room 101 of the Roberts Learning Center at UMF. Until further notice, masks are required by the University. Social distancing is encouraged as well, and we request that all attendees be vaccinated. THANK YOU for helping keep us ALL SAFE.For updated information, please visit our website at https://western.maineaudubon.org/. If you have read Dr. Doug
Western Maine Audubon presents: Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” – a talk by Dr. Ron Butler
UMF - Lincoln AuditoriumWestern Maine Audubon presents “Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” – a presentation by Dr. Ron Butler Western Maine Audubon will sponsor a presentation by Dr. Ron Butler titled, “Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies” on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in UMF’s Lincoln Auditorium. This presentation—which is open to the general public—will begin with a general overview of the evolution, ecology, and behavior of damselflies and dragonflies (Order Odonata). This will be followed by a brief survey of some of Maine’s 161 known odonate species. Finally, conservation concerns for this important group of insects will be discussed, and resources to facilitate contributions
“Loons,” a talk by Dr. Mark Pokras–sponsored by Western Maine Audubon
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon invites the general public to its first free talk of the fall. The talk, titled “Loons,” will be presented by Dr. Mark Pokras, a well-known expert in loon studies. It will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14th at UMF’s Thomas Auditorium in Preble Hall. Dr. Pokras, a graduate of Cornell and Tufts University, will be speaking on new research findings concerning loons. These findings include new information about the behavior of loons, their reactions to environmental stress, and threats to their well-being. Dr. Pokras is a retired member of the faculty at Tufts. He