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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #learnaboutnature, aggregated by home.social.

  1. #CamdenME - Tuesday Talks - #GeorgesRiverWaterway - River of Life with #DonReimer

    May 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    #Merryspring Nature Center
    30 Conway Rd.
    Camden, ME 04843

    "Naturalist, writer, and photographer Don Reimer will talk about the lower #SaintGeorgeRiver from #WarrenME to #ThomastonHarbor, highlighting this region’s scenic beauty, its recreational and commercial values, and provide a catalog of the birds and animals commonly found along this portion of the river.

    "This in-person talk is part of the Summer Talk Series sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel. Attendance is free for members; $10 for non-members.

    "Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza."

    FMI:
    merryspring.org/calendar/tuesd

    #SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature #Biodiversity #RiversAreLife #MaineEvents

  2. #CamdenME - Tuesday Talks - #GeorgesRiverWaterway - River of Life with #DonReimer

    May 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    #Merryspring Nature Center
    30 Conway Rd.
    Camden, ME 04843

    "Naturalist, writer, and photographer Don Reimer will talk about the lower #SaintGeorgeRiver from #WarrenME to #ThomastonHarbor, highlighting this region’s scenic beauty, its recreational and commercial values, and provide a catalog of the birds and animals commonly found along this portion of the river.

    "This in-person talk is part of the Summer Talk Series sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel. Attendance is free for members; $10 for non-members.

    "Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza."

    FMI:
    merryspring.org/calendar/tuesd

    #SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature #Biodiversity #RiversAreLife #MaineEvents

  3. #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary - the #NatureHouse. This is where I worked out of in my late 20s, as a nature interpreter/educator for public school field trips for a few months. I taught out of the nature house, an outdoor gazebo & on the central dock at the nature sanctuary.
    There's been several upgrades to the nature house & to the nature sanctuary, since the early 2000s.

    swanlake.bc.ca/the-nature-hous

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #Naturalists #architecture #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn

  4. #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary - the #NatureHouse. This is where I worked out of in my late 20s, as a nature interpreter/educator for public school field trips for a few months. I taught out of the nature house, an outdoor gazebo & on the central dock at the nature sanctuary.
    There's been several upgrades to the nature house & to the nature sanctuary, since the early 2000s.

    swanlake.bc.ca/the-nature-hous

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #Naturalists #architecture #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn

  5. #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary - the #NatureHouse. This is where I worked out of in my late 20s, as a nature interpreter/educator for public school field trips for a few months. I taught out of the nature house, an outdoor gazebo & on the central dock at the nature sanctuary.
    There's been several upgrades to the nature house & to the nature sanctuary, since the early 2000s.

    swanlake.bc.ca/the-nature-hous

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #Naturalists #architecture #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn

  6. #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary - the #NatureHouse. This is where I worked out of in my late 20s, as a nature interpreter/educator for public school field trips for a few months. I taught out of the nature house, an outdoor gazebo & on the central dock at the nature sanctuary.
    There's been several upgrades to the nature house & to the nature sanctuary, since the early 2000s.

    swanlake.bc.ca/the-nature-hous

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #Naturalists #architecture #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn

  7. #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary - the #NatureHouse. This is where I worked out of in my late 20s, as a nature interpreter/educator for public school field trips for a few months. I taught out of the nature house, an outdoor gazebo & on the central dock at the nature sanctuary.
    There's been several upgrades to the nature house & to the nature sanctuary, since the early 2000s.

    swanlake.bc.ca/the-nature-hous

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #Naturalists #architecture #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn

  8. Intro to #iNaturalist Webinar - #MaineAudubon

    Date: May 12 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    "iNaturalist has quickly become one of the largest community science databases, being used from a variety of projects globally and right here in #Maine. Join Maine Audubon’s Senior Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for a webinar to learn about iNaturalist, from how it works to how you can contribute. He’ll also highlight some current projects that you can join.

    "Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

    Online Program.
    Free program, donations encouraged.

    FMI and to register:
    maineaudubon.org/events/intro-

    #SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #Wildlife #CitizenScience #PlantIdentification #SpendTimeInNature #Workshops

  9. Intro to #iNaturalist Webinar - #MaineAudubon

    Date: May 12 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    "iNaturalist has quickly become one of the largest community science databases, being used from a variety of projects globally and right here in #Maine. Join Maine Audubon’s Senior Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for a webinar to learn about iNaturalist, from how it works to how you can contribute. He’ll also highlight some current projects that you can join.

    "Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

    Online Program.
    Free program, donations encouraged.

    FMI and to register:
    maineaudubon.org/events/intro-

    #SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #Wildlife #CitizenScience #PlantIdentification #SpendTimeInNature #Workshops

  10. #MaineAudubon Webinar - #Serviceberry

    Wednesday May 6, 5:30-7 pm
    Led by Andrew Tufts

    Free program, donations encouraged. Registration required.

    "Serviceberry marks a key seasonal transition in Maine, blooming as migratory #birds and #pollinators arrive. This webinar examines serviceberry’s role in forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky landscapes, and how these ecologically rich habitats support #biodiversity. Participants will also learn how edge communities translate into parks, trails, and residential landscapes.

    Natural Communities & Seasonal Change is a three-part spring learning series that combines monthly webinars with guided field experiences to explore #Maine’s #NativePlant communities through the lens of seasonal #phenology. The series focuses on how #NativeTrees and shrubs signal ecological change, support #wildlife, and shape both natural and human landscapes. Participants will build skills in observation, #PlantIdentification, and reading the landscape as spring unfolds."

    FMI and to register:
    maineaudubon.org/events/natura

    #SolarPunkSunday #Trees #MainePlants #NatureObservation #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature

  11. #MaineAudubon Webinar - #Serviceberry

    Wednesday May 6, 5:30-7 pm
    Led by Andrew Tufts

    Free program, donations encouraged. Registration required.

    "Serviceberry marks a key seasonal transition in Maine, blooming as migratory #birds and #pollinators arrive. This webinar examines serviceberry’s role in forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky landscapes, and how these ecologically rich habitats support #biodiversity. Participants will also learn how edge communities translate into parks, trails, and residential landscapes.

    Natural Communities & Seasonal Change is a three-part spring learning series that combines monthly webinars with guided field experiences to explore #Maine’s #NativePlant communities through the lens of seasonal #phenology. The series focuses on how #NativeTrees and shrubs signal ecological change, support #wildlife, and shape both natural and human landscapes. Participants will build skills in observation, #PlantIdentification, and reading the landscape as spring unfolds."

    FMI and to register:
    maineaudubon.org/events/natura

    #SolarPunkSunday #Trees #MainePlants #NatureObservation #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature

  12. #Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

    "Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

    Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
    maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance

    #SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

  13. #Maine - #NaturalHeritage Hikes

    "Natural Heritage Hikes are narratives that guide hikers through the rich ecological, geological, and cultural elements encountered on 25 of Maine's most popular hiking trails. These descriptions provide the hiker with the what, how, and why of the natural environments they are walking through."

    Link to list [includes maps and descriptions in PDF format]:
    maine.gov/dacf/mnap/assistance

    #SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureHikes #LearnAboutNature #MaineHikes

  14. #WellsME - #WinterWildlifeDay

    Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm

    "Celebrate the #wildlife of #SouthernMaine with live animals, a guided walk, scavenger hunt, and craft projects.

    10-11am
    #CenterForWildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors

    11am-12pm
    Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon & Wells Reserve
    Face painting

    12-1pm
    Wildlife #tracking / #NatureWalk with experienced guides
    #Sledding, #snowshoeing, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up
    Wildlife scavenger hunt on the trails*

    *The wildlife scavenger hunt is self-guided and will be available all day, every day starting on Saturday Feb 13th and continuing throughout the week! Pick up the scavenger hunt outside the restrooms!

    Bring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear animal costumes/hats if you have them!"

    Reservations Not Required.

    Free

    Location:
    Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm
    342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

    This event is handicap accessible

    wellsreserve.org/event/80383/w

    #SolarPunkSunday #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #LearnAboutNature #SpendTimeInNature
    #MaineEvents #WellsReserve

  15. #WellsME - #WinterWildlifeDay

    Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm

    "Celebrate the #wildlife of #SouthernMaine with live animals, a guided walk, scavenger hunt, and craft projects.

    10-11am
    #CenterForWildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors

    11am-12pm
    Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon & Wells Reserve
    Face painting

    12-1pm
    Wildlife #tracking / #NatureWalk with experienced guides
    #Sledding, #snowshoeing, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up
    Wildlife scavenger hunt on the trails*

    *The wildlife scavenger hunt is self-guided and will be available all day, every day starting on Saturday Feb 13th and continuing throughout the week! Pick up the scavenger hunt outside the restrooms!

    Bring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear animal costumes/hats if you have them!"

    Reservations Not Required.

    Free

    Location:
    Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm
    342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

    This event is handicap accessible

    wellsreserve.org/event/80383/w

    #SolarPunkSunday #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #LearnAboutNature #SpendTimeInNature
    #MaineEvents #WellsReserve

  16. #WellsME - #Rewilding Presentation
    Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    Join photographer Steve Morello for a journey through the rewilding of his southern Maine property!

    "For years, renown photographer Steve Morello planned on having his own personal sanctuary where he could retire and photograph in his own little space. His journey to rewild his property here in Maine was both rewarding but also a big learning experience. Join him for a conical on this journey to restore and revive what has become the teaching facility at Little River Photo in North Berwick."

    Reservations Not Required
    Suggested Donation: $5.00

    Location:
    Mather Auditorium, #WellsReserve at #Laudholm
    342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

    This event is handicap accessible.

    FMI:
    wellsreserve.org/event/82959/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #MaineEvents #RestoreNature

  17. #WellsME - #Rewilding Presentation
    Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    Join photographer Steve Morello for a journey through the rewilding of his southern Maine property!

    "For years, renown photographer Steve Morello planned on having his own personal sanctuary where he could retire and photograph in his own little space. His journey to rewild his property here in Maine was both rewarding but also a big learning experience. Join him for a conical on this journey to restore and revive what has become the teaching facility at Little River Photo in North Berwick."

    Reservations Not Required
    Suggested Donation: $5.00

    Location:
    Mather Auditorium, #WellsReserve at #Laudholm
    342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

    This event is handicap accessible.

    FMI:
    wellsreserve.org/event/82959/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #MaineEvents #RestoreNature

  18. Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) produces berries that persist into winter, providing an important food source for birds and mammals.

    #WinterBerries #Berries #Nature #Wildlife #Madrones #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants

  19. Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) is California’s most drought-tolerant deciduous oak. Its deep roots, small canopy, and tough blue-green leaves help it endure dry conditions.

    #Oaks #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverOaks #NativePlants #DroughtTolerantPlants

  20. Turkey Mullein (Croton setiger) is toxic to some animals, but its seeds are eaten by birds. Several of its common names reflect the affinity of doves and wild turkeys for its seeds.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants #BirdSeed

  21. Turkey Mullein (Croton setiger) is toxic to some animals, but its seeds are eaten by birds. Several of its common names reflect the affinity of doves and wild turkeys for its seeds.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants #BirdSeed

  22. Turkey Mullein (Croton setiger) is toxic to some animals, but its seeds are eaten by birds. Several of its common names reflect the affinity of doves and wild turkeys for its seeds.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants #BirdSeed

  23. Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus) is named for its tannin-rich bark, once the foundation of a major tanning industry on the Pacific Coast. Its high tannin concentration was prized for producing durable leather goods such as saddles, bridles, and luggage, until overharvesting limited its availability.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #PlantFacts #CaliforniaFlora #PlantHistory

  24. Honeydew Gall Wasps (Disholcaspis eldoradensis) form stem galls on several oak species. While the larvae feed, the galls exude a sweet sap that attracts ants and yellow jackets—providing an important late-summer honeydew source when other foods are scarce.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverGalls #GallWasps #CynipidWasps #OakGalls

  25. Bowl-and-doily Spiders (Frontinella pyramitela) weave a two-layered web: a bowl-shaped dome suspended above a flat sheet. The spider hides beneath the bowl, safely sheltered, and bites prey that falls into the web from below.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverSpiders #NativeSpiders #SpiderWebDesign

  26. Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) have stomach acid so strong they can safely eat carcasses tainted with anthrax, rabies, or tuberculosis. By cleaning up carrion, they prevent disease spread and keep ecosystems healthy.

    allaboutbirds.org/guide/turkey

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #Scavengers #EcosystemHeroes

  27. Coastal Woodfern (Dryopteris arguta) produces sori—clusters of spore sacs called sporangia—that split open to catapult tiny spores into the wind for dispersal.

    #Ferns #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverFerns #NativePlants #WildPlants

  28. California Quail (Callipepla californica) broods may mix after hatching, with all parents helping care for the young. Adults that raise chicks cooperatively often live longer than those that do not.

    allaboutbirds.org/guide/Califo

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverBirds #BirdsOfCalifornia #CooperativeParenting #BirdWatching

  29. Turkey Mullein (Croton setiger) has toxic foliage, and it was traditionally used by California Native Peoples as a fish poison to stun and catch fish.

    #Nature #Wildlife #California #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverPlants #NativePlants #WildPlants #Ethnobotany

  30. Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) sheds its bark in colorful layers—green to buff, orange, and deep red—with tannins and continual peeling working together to deter insects and other harmful organisms.

    #tanins #madrones #trees #bark #nature #wildlife #california #LearnAboutNature #DiscoverTrees #NativePlants #WildPlants

  31. We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.

    This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:

    🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!

    🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.

    🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.

    🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!

    And, of course… delicious food all day long:
    🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
    🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
    🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.

    Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!

    Support Your Local #NatureHouse
    This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.

    Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!

    Learn More →
    triviabythegorge.eventbrite.com

    Unable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
    No problem – Donate today!
    gorge.ca/donate?link_id=14&can

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding

  32. We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.

    This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:

    🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!

    🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.

    🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.

    🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!

    And, of course… delicious food all day long:
    🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
    🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
    🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.

    Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!

    Support Your Local #NatureHouse
    This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.

    Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!

    Learn More →
    triviabythegorge.eventbrite.com

    Unable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
    No problem – Donate today!
    gorge.ca/donate?link_id=14&can

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding

  33. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) is bursting with bright red berries this time of year, a wintertime food source for birds and mammals, and a classic sight in California’s winter landscapes. Early settlers called it “California holly,” which may have inspired the name Hollywood!

    #CaliforniaFloristicProvince #LearnAboutNature #NatureInFocus
    #DiscoverWildCalifornia #CalFlora #nature #flora