#spendtimeinnature — Public Fediverse posts
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I was outside cleaning the bird bath and just had a lovely conversation with a young person who walked by. After exchanging hellos, they told me they were identifying birds with their phone.
I asked, "Are you using the Merlin app or iNaturalist?" "Merlin," they replied. "Cool. Well, you'll get more results down [the nearby dirt road]. Keep following it until you come to a sand pit. Lots of good birdsongs without all the traffic sounds."
"Thanks! I'll try that!"That made my day! ❤️
#BirdWatching #BirdListening #SpendTimeInNature #SolarPunkSunday
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Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense
Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?
"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.
" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'
"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.
"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.
"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."
Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation
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Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense
Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?
"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.
" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'
"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.
"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.
"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."
Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation
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Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense
Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?
"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.
" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'
"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.
"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.
"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."
Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation
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Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense
Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?
"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.
" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'
"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.
"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.
"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."
Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation
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Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense
Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?
"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.
" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'
"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.
"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.
"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."
Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation
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#WellsME - Bird Walk
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (and every other Saturday through August 8)
7:30am – 9:30amReservations Required
Cost: Free with site admission"Join York County #Audubon birders every other Saturday this summer, May 16-August 8, for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Space is limited."
FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87151/bird-walk#SolarPunkSunday #BirdWatching #GuidedBirdWalk #MaineEvents #Birding #WellsReserve #SpendTimeInNature #WellsReserveAtLaudholm
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#WellsME - Beavers of the #WellsReserve
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30pm – 8:00pmReservations Required
Pricing
Members: $8.00
Non-Members: $10.00"Join #Maine Master #Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide, and Reserve Executive Director Emeritus Paul Dest to learn about nature’s engineer, the #NorthAmerican Beaver. A self-described 'beaver believer,' Paul will cover the life history and ecology of this fascinating rodent. Participants will take a short walk along the #MerrilandRiver to see a #BeaverLodge, dam, and other visual signs of the beaver’s presence in the adjacent forest."
FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87367/beavers-of-the-wells-reserve#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #Laudholm #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #NaturePreserve
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#GreensportWestNY - #PipesCove #TrailCleanup with #GroupForTheEastEnd
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
"Join the Group outside for a day of #volunteer work at #PipesCovePreserve. We’ll be removing #invasiveSpecies , trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the #BayToSoundTrailsInitiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25. "
FMI:
https://thegroup.org/nature-outings/trail-cleanup-may-2026#SolarPunkSunday #SpringCleanup #SpendTimeInNature #NYEvents #NaturePreserve
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#GreensportWestNY - #PipesCove #TrailCleanup with #GroupForTheEastEnd
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
"Join the Group outside for a day of #volunteer work at #PipesCovePreserve. We’ll be removing #invasiveSpecies , trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the #BayToSoundTrailsInitiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25. "
FMI:
https://thegroup.org/nature-outings/trail-cleanup-may-2026#SolarPunkSunday #SpringCleanup #SpendTimeInNature #NYEvents #NaturePreserve
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#GreensportWestNY - #PipesCove #TrailCleanup with #GroupForTheEastEnd
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
"Join the Group outside for a day of #volunteer work at #PipesCovePreserve. We’ll be removing #invasiveSpecies , trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the #BayToSoundTrailsInitiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25. "
FMI:
https://thegroup.org/nature-outings/trail-cleanup-may-2026#SolarPunkSunday #SpringCleanup #SpendTimeInNature #NYEvents #NaturePreserve
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#GreensportWestNY - #PipesCove #TrailCleanup with #GroupForTheEastEnd
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
"Join the Group outside for a day of #volunteer work at #PipesCovePreserve. We’ll be removing #invasiveSpecies , trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the #BayToSoundTrailsInitiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25. "
FMI:
https://thegroup.org/nature-outings/trail-cleanup-may-2026#SolarPunkSunday #SpringCleanup #SpendTimeInNature #NYEvents #NaturePreserve
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#GreensportWestNY - #PipesCove #TrailCleanup with #GroupForTheEastEnd
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
"Join the Group outside for a day of #volunteer work at #PipesCovePreserve. We’ll be removing #invasiveSpecies , trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the #BayToSoundTrailsInitiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25. "
FMI:
https://thegroup.org/nature-outings/trail-cleanup-may-2026#SolarPunkSunday #SpringCleanup #SpendTimeInNature #NYEvents #NaturePreserve
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Today's concert! Performed by the Song Sparrow with a Catbird accompaniment!
#Birdsong #BirdWatching #BirdListening #Birding #MaineWildlife #SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
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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:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/intro-to-inaturalist-webinar/#SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #Wildlife #CitizenScience #PlantIdentification #SpendTimeInNature #Workshops
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#WellsME - Springtime #ForestForay
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Explore the signs of late spring with Maine Master Naturalist Eileen Willard!
Reservations Required
To reserve your space, please email [email protected] or call (207) 646-1555 x116.
Pricing
- Members: $8.00
- Non-Members: $10.00"Join us to explore seasonal signs of late spring with trees and shrubs leafing out and flowering. All activity in plants and animals speeds up with increases in sunlight intensity. We will examine some of the important interactions that benefit plants and animals with seasonal spring changes, as well as hints for tree identification.
This program will be led by experienced Reserve docent, naturalist and nature writer Eileen Willard, who spent 15 years as a University of New Hampshire lab instructor in dendrology (study of trees) and in 2022 completed her Maine Master Naturalist certification. Ages 12 and up."
FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87129/springtime-forest-foray#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #TreeIdentification #NatureBasedLearning #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #MaineEvents
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After dealing with an asshat who almost collided with me after crossing the line on a narrow curvy road (and how dare you swear back at me when you were at fault), I decided I need some blue-green-brown time. So I went to the beach, observed a tidal pool for a while, then took a jaunt down a dirt road surrounded by hayfields on the way home. Ahhhh...
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Free Day at #MaineStateParks for #LibraryCard Holders on April 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
Augusta, Maine - "April 19-25, 2026 is #NationalLibraryWeek, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor #JanetMills, it is also officially #MaineLibraryMonth. To mark the occasion, the #MaineStateLibrary and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.
"On Saturday, April 25, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.
" 'This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine's State Parks,' said Andy Cutko, #MaineDACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. 'Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the #outdoors.'
" 'Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,' said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. 'With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.'
"Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maines natural beauty. Whether it's a novel at #CrescentBeachStatePark, poetry under a pine at #LamoineStatePark, or a field guide on a trail atop #BradburyMountainStatePark, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.
"Don't have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up - its free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.
Find your nearest library. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit parksandlands.com.
"Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.
"The free admission does not apply to:
Acadia National Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Baxter State Park
Maine Wildlife Park
Peacock Beach
Scarborough Beach
Swan Island
Penobscot River Corridor
Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect"Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/news/index.shtml?id=13346801#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #EarthDay2026
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Free Day at #MaineStateParks for #LibraryCard Holders on April 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
Augusta, Maine - "April 19-25, 2026 is #NationalLibraryWeek, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor #JanetMills, it is also officially #MaineLibraryMonth. To mark the occasion, the #MaineStateLibrary and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.
"On Saturday, April 25, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.
" 'This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine's State Parks,' said Andy Cutko, #MaineDACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. 'Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the #outdoors.'
" 'Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,' said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. 'With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.'
"Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maines natural beauty. Whether it's a novel at #CrescentBeachStatePark, poetry under a pine at #LamoineStatePark, or a field guide on a trail atop #BradburyMountainStatePark, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.
"Don't have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up - its free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.
Find your nearest library. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit parksandlands.com.
"Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.
"The free admission does not apply to:
Acadia National Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Baxter State Park
Maine Wildlife Park
Peacock Beach
Scarborough Beach
Swan Island
Penobscot River Corridor
Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect"Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/news/index.shtml?id=13346801#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #EarthDay2026
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Free Day at #MaineStateParks for #LibraryCard Holders on April 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
Augusta, Maine - "April 19-25, 2026 is #NationalLibraryWeek, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor #JanetMills, it is also officially #MaineLibraryMonth. To mark the occasion, the #MaineStateLibrary and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.
"On Saturday, April 25, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.
" 'This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine's State Parks,' said Andy Cutko, #MaineDACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. 'Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the #outdoors.'
" 'Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,' said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. 'With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.'
"Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maines natural beauty. Whether it's a novel at #CrescentBeachStatePark, poetry under a pine at #LamoineStatePark, or a field guide on a trail atop #BradburyMountainStatePark, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.
"Don't have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up - its free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.
Find your nearest library. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit parksandlands.com.
"Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.
"The free admission does not apply to:
Acadia National Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Baxter State Park
Maine Wildlife Park
Peacock Beach
Scarborough Beach
Swan Island
Penobscot River Corridor
Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect"Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/news/index.shtml?id=13346801#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #EarthDay2026
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Free Day at #MaineStateParks for #LibraryCard Holders on April 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
Augusta, Maine - "April 19-25, 2026 is #NationalLibraryWeek, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor #JanetMills, it is also officially #MaineLibraryMonth. To mark the occasion, the #MaineStateLibrary and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.
"On Saturday, April 25, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.
" 'This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine's State Parks,' said Andy Cutko, #MaineDACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. 'Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the #outdoors.'
" 'Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,' said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. 'With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.'
"Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maines natural beauty. Whether it's a novel at #CrescentBeachStatePark, poetry under a pine at #LamoineStatePark, or a field guide on a trail atop #BradburyMountainStatePark, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.
"Don't have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up - its free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.
Find your nearest library. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit parksandlands.com.
"Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.
"The free admission does not apply to:
Acadia National Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Baxter State Park
Maine Wildlife Park
Peacock Beach
Scarborough Beach
Swan Island
Penobscot River Corridor
Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect"Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/news/index.shtml?id=13346801#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #EarthDay2026
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Free Day at #MaineStateParks for #LibraryCard Holders on April 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
Augusta, Maine - "April 19-25, 2026 is #NationalLibraryWeek, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor #JanetMills, it is also officially #MaineLibraryMonth. To mark the occasion, the #MaineStateLibrary and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.
"On Saturday, April 25, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.
" 'This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine's State Parks,' said Andy Cutko, #MaineDACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. 'Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the #outdoors.'
" 'Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,' said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. 'With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.'
"Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maines natural beauty. Whether it's a novel at #CrescentBeachStatePark, poetry under a pine at #LamoineStatePark, or a field guide on a trail atop #BradburyMountainStatePark, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.
"Don't have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up - its free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.
Find your nearest library. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit parksandlands.com.
"Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.
"The free admission does not apply to:
Acadia National Park
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Baxter State Park
Maine Wildlife Park
Peacock Beach
Scarborough Beach
Swan Island
Penobscot River Corridor
Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect"Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/news/index.shtml?id=13346801#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #EarthDay2026
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#WellsME - #EarthDay Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm
#WellsReserve at #LaudholmReservations Not Required
Cost: Free"Join us for a beach clean-up, visit from a humpback whale, seed planting and more in celebration of beautiful planet Earth.
Scheduled Activities:
8:30-10am: Just added! Bird Walk with York County #Audubon
Meet at the Gazebo and join for a walk to see some of the newly arrived early migrants! We’ll meet at 8:30am at the gazebo beside the main house. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some pairs to lend if you don’t.
10am-12pm: Beach Clean-up
Walk the half mile down to Laudholm Beach to help pick up litter. Be an active Earth steward! We will meet at the gazebo just outside the Visitor Center to walk to the beach as a group.
12-2pm: Engaging Earth Activities
- #Pollinator Scavenger Hunt
- #SeedPlanting with Maine Master Gardeners
- Leaf Printing
- Earth Pledges1-2pm: Within the Whale
Celebrate Earth Day by stepping inside one of the ocean’s most important animals! Join Within the Whale for an immersive experience where participants explore the inside of a life-size inflatable humpback whale and discover how whales support healthy oceans and a thriving planet. Through hands-on learning and engaging activities, you’ll learn how the survival of whales is connected to Earth’s ecosystems, and what we can all do to protect them. Perfect for curious learners of all ages who want to deepen their connection to our blue planet this Earth Day."
https://wellsreserve.org/event/83311/earth-day-celebration
#SolarPunkSunday #EarthDay2026 #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #BeachCleanups
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#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks
"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.
What are Birding Backpacks
The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!
It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.
These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.
Each Birding Backpack contains:
1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks
"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.
What are Birding Backpacks
The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!
It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.
These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.
Each Birding Backpack contains:
1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks
"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.
What are Birding Backpacks
The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!
It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.
These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.
Each Birding Backpack contains:
1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks
"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.
What are Birding Backpacks
The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!
It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.
These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.
Each Birding Backpack contains:
1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Florida - #Birding #Backpacks
"Explore the Nature Coast and the native birds of Citrus County with a Birding Backpack from your Citrus Library. These Birding Backpacks contain everything you need to identify birds native to Florida and North America.
What are Birding Backpacks
The Nature Coast is home to many kinds of birds. Citrus County alone is home to at least 330 bird species. This is over one-fourth of the birds that have been seen in the United States!
It only makes sense that the Citrus County Audubon Society would want to share their love of this “Birder’s Paradise” with others.
These Birding Backpacks, assembled by the Citrus County Library system, include materials provided by the Citrus County Audubon Society, Max Schulman, Tom Craig, and the Citrus County Library system.
Each Birding Backpack contains:
1 pair binoculars
1 book Birds of Florida field guide
1 pamphlet Birds of Central Florida : a guide to common & notable species
1 pamphlet Florida Birds : a folding pocket guide to familiar species."Learn more:
https://www.citruslibraries.org/services-resources/birding-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #BirdingBackpack #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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A list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Plant pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Forest Trees of Maine - Maine Forest Service $15.00
Pocket Naturalist Guide: New England Trees & Wildflowers $7.95
Take-Along Guide: Berries, Nuts, and Seeds $7.95
Wooden dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Specimen box with magnifying lid $4.50
Sorting Sheet $2.00
Paint Chips [for color identification]
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Crayons (8)
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon Plant packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Plants
- Read: Plants
- Take Action: Plants
- Activity Idea: Color Hunt
- Activity Idea: Bark and Leaf Rubbings
- Illustrated Glossary of Leaf Shapes
- Nature Journaling Template
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yMls_QNHpxOOqdckJwZge1IeE3Vv3rtE?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
#SpendTimeOutdoors #PlantIdentification #LearningThroughNature
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime -
#Wyoming - #Birding #AdventureBackpacks – Inspiring the next generation of #birders!
"Would you and your family love to go on a birding adventure right in your own community? Or possibly in a neighboring county?
You need an Birding Adventure Backpack!
- Laramie County Public Library – #CheyenneWY
- Laramie County Library System – #BurnsBranch
- Laramie County Library System – #PineBluffsBranchand now in Torrington & Guernsey too!
Goshen County Library – #TorringtonWY
Guernsey Branch Library – #GuernseyWYCheck out these awesome birding backpacks! Everything you and your family needs to spot those elusive #warblers, #flycatchers, and waterfowl in our lovely #parks and #WildlifeRefuges.
Need more information on WHERE to bird? Check out 'Birding our Region/Locations' on the Audubon website. Near and far, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen Counties have lovely birding locations to visit.
Special thanks to our Education Team and our wonderful libraries throughout our Chapter region. They welcomed us with 'open wings' … Now GET OUT AND BIRD WYOMING! Adventure awaits!"
Learn more:
https://cheyenneaudubon.org/education-conservation-2/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #LaramieCounty #Audubon #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #Birding #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Wyoming - #Birding #AdventureBackpacks – Inspiring the next generation of #birders!
"Would you and your family love to go on a birding adventure right in your own community? Or possibly in a neighboring county?
You need an Birding Adventure Backpack!
- Laramie County Public Library – #CheyenneWY
- Laramie County Library System – #BurnsBranch
- Laramie County Library System – #PineBluffsBranchand now in Torrington & Guernsey too!
Goshen County Library – #TorringtonWY
Guernsey Branch Library – #GuernseyWYCheck out these awesome birding backpacks! Everything you and your family needs to spot those elusive #warblers, #flycatchers, and waterfowl in our lovely #parks and #WildlifeRefuges.
Need more information on WHERE to bird? Check out 'Birding our Region/Locations' on the Audubon website. Near and far, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen Counties have lovely birding locations to visit.
Special thanks to our Education Team and our wonderful libraries throughout our Chapter region. They welcomed us with 'open wings' … Now GET OUT AND BIRD WYOMING! Adventure awaits!"
Learn more:
https://cheyenneaudubon.org/education-conservation-2/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #LaramieCounty #Audubon #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #Birding #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Wyoming - #Birding #AdventureBackpacks – Inspiring the next generation of #birders!
"Would you and your family love to go on a birding adventure right in your own community? Or possibly in a neighboring county?
You need an Birding Adventure Backpack!
- Laramie County Public Library – #CheyenneWY
- Laramie County Library System – #BurnsBranch
- Laramie County Library System – #PineBluffsBranchand now in Torrington & Guernsey too!
Goshen County Library – #TorringtonWY
Guernsey Branch Library – #GuernseyWYCheck out these awesome birding backpacks! Everything you and your family needs to spot those elusive #warblers, #flycatchers, and waterfowl in our lovely #parks and #WildlifeRefuges.
Need more information on WHERE to bird? Check out 'Birding our Region/Locations' on the Audubon website. Near and far, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen Counties have lovely birding locations to visit.
Special thanks to our Education Team and our wonderful libraries throughout our Chapter region. They welcomed us with 'open wings' … Now GET OUT AND BIRD WYOMING! Adventure awaits!"
Learn more:
https://cheyenneaudubon.org/education-conservation-2/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #LaramieCounty #Audubon #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #Birding #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Wyoming - #Birding #AdventureBackpacks – Inspiring the next generation of #birders!
"Would you and your family love to go on a birding adventure right in your own community? Or possibly in a neighboring county?
You need an Birding Adventure Backpack!
- Laramie County Public Library – #CheyenneWY
- Laramie County Library System – #BurnsBranch
- Laramie County Library System – #PineBluffsBranchand now in Torrington & Guernsey too!
Goshen County Library – #TorringtonWY
Guernsey Branch Library – #GuernseyWYCheck out these awesome birding backpacks! Everything you and your family needs to spot those elusive #warblers, #flycatchers, and waterfowl in our lovely #parks and #WildlifeRefuges.
Need more information on WHERE to bird? Check out 'Birding our Region/Locations' on the Audubon website. Near and far, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen Counties have lovely birding locations to visit.
Special thanks to our Education Team and our wonderful libraries throughout our Chapter region. They welcomed us with 'open wings' … Now GET OUT AND BIRD WYOMING! Adventure awaits!"
Learn more:
https://cheyenneaudubon.org/education-conservation-2/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #LaramieCounty #Audubon #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #Birding #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Wyoming - #Birding #AdventureBackpacks – Inspiring the next generation of #birders!
"Would you and your family love to go on a birding adventure right in your own community? Or possibly in a neighboring county?
You need an Birding Adventure Backpack!
- Laramie County Public Library – #CheyenneWY
- Laramie County Library System – #BurnsBranch
- Laramie County Library System – #PineBluffsBranchand now in Torrington & Guernsey too!
Goshen County Library – #TorringtonWY
Guernsey Branch Library – #GuernseyWYCheck out these awesome birding backpacks! Everything you and your family needs to spot those elusive #warblers, #flycatchers, and waterfowl in our lovely #parks and #WildlifeRefuges.
Need more information on WHERE to bird? Check out 'Birding our Region/Locations' on the Audubon website. Near and far, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen Counties have lovely birding locations to visit.
Special thanks to our Education Team and our wonderful libraries throughout our Chapter region. They welcomed us with 'open wings' … Now GET OUT AND BIRD WYOMING! Adventure awaits!"
Learn more:
https://cheyenneaudubon.org/education-conservation-2/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #LaramieCounty #Audubon #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #Birding #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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So, here is a list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Birding pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Look up! Birdwatching in Your Own Backyard - Annette LeBlanc Cate $15.99
Sibley East by David Sibley $19.95
Birds of Maine by Stan Tekiela $13.95
Tasco Essentials 8x42 binoculars (w/case) $50.00
Wooden dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Audubon bird call $8.95
Bird photo cards $2.00
Nest photo cards $1.00
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon Birding packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Birds
- Read: Birds
- Take Action: Birds
- Activity Ideas: Bird Photo Cards
- Activity Idea: Build a Nest
- Nature Journaling Template
- Birds of Maine Checklist
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gxjXyK86ZrDtt2qetiBXfQqSAiVuSABE?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #Wildlife #LearningThroughNature #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Maryland - #Library #Backpacks
"Thanks to support from the Nora Roberts Foundation, there are #NatureExplorer backpacks at all of the local libraries in the Eastern Panhandle, at some libraries nearby in Maryland, and at the nature center at #CacaponStatePark. They are available for checkout with your library card!
The packs provide families with all the tools they need to get their children outside exploring #nature. Each pack contains a variety of #books, #FieldGuides, supplies and #ActivityIdeas centered on different themes. Backpacks themes include #Birds, #Reptiles and #Amphibians, #BackyardHabitats, #Mammals, #Insects, and Winter."
Learn more:
https://www.potomacaudubon.org/education/all-ages/library-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #PotomacValley #PotomacValleyAudubonSociety #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Maryland - #Library #Backpacks
"Thanks to support from the Nora Roberts Foundation, there are #NatureExplorer backpacks at all of the local libraries in the Eastern Panhandle, at some libraries nearby in Maryland, and at the nature center at #CacaponStatePark. They are available for checkout with your library card!
The packs provide families with all the tools they need to get their children outside exploring #nature. Each pack contains a variety of #books, #FieldGuides, supplies and #ActivityIdeas centered on different themes. Backpacks themes include #Birds, #Reptiles and #Amphibians, #BackyardHabitats, #Mammals, #Insects, and Winter."
Learn more:
https://www.potomacaudubon.org/education/all-ages/library-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #PotomacValley #PotomacValleyAudubonSociety #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Maryland - #Library #Backpacks
"Thanks to support from the Nora Roberts Foundation, there are #NatureExplorer backpacks at all of the local libraries in the Eastern Panhandle, at some libraries nearby in Maryland, and at the nature center at #CacaponStatePark. They are available for checkout with your library card!
The packs provide families with all the tools they need to get their children outside exploring #nature. Each pack contains a variety of #books, #FieldGuides, supplies and #ActivityIdeas centered on different themes. Backpacks themes include #Birds, #Reptiles and #Amphibians, #BackyardHabitats, #Mammals, #Insects, and Winter."
Learn more:
https://www.potomacaudubon.org/education/all-ages/library-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #PotomacValley #PotomacValleyAudubonSociety #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Maryland - #Library #Backpacks
"Thanks to support from the Nora Roberts Foundation, there are #NatureExplorer backpacks at all of the local libraries in the Eastern Panhandle, at some libraries nearby in Maryland, and at the nature center at #CacaponStatePark. They are available for checkout with your library card!
The packs provide families with all the tools they need to get their children outside exploring #nature. Each pack contains a variety of #books, #FieldGuides, supplies and #ActivityIdeas centered on different themes. Backpacks themes include #Birds, #Reptiles and #Amphibians, #BackyardHabitats, #Mammals, #Insects, and Winter."
Learn more:
https://www.potomacaudubon.org/education/all-ages/library-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #PotomacValley #PotomacValleyAudubonSociety #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#Maryland - #Library #Backpacks
"Thanks to support from the Nora Roberts Foundation, there are #NatureExplorer backpacks at all of the local libraries in the Eastern Panhandle, at some libraries nearby in Maryland, and at the nature center at #CacaponStatePark. They are available for checkout with your library card!
The packs provide families with all the tools they need to get their children outside exploring #nature. Each pack contains a variety of #books, #FieldGuides, supplies and #ActivityIdeas centered on different themes. Backpacks themes include #Birds, #Reptiles and #Amphibians, #BackyardHabitats, #Mammals, #Insects, and Winter."
Learn more:
https://www.potomacaudubon.org/education/all-ages/library-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #ExploreNature #Wildlife #PotomacValley #PotomacValleyAudubonSociety #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBackpacks #SpendTimeOutdoors #NatureBasedLearning #LearningThroughNature #LibrariesRule! #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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So, here is a list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Wildlife pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Falcon Guide to Scats and Tracks of the Northeast - James C. Halfpenny, PhD., Jim Bruchac, Todd Telander $12.95
Kaufman Guide to New England - Kenn & Kimberly Kaufman $22.00
Pocket Naturalist Guide: Maine Wildlife - Kavanagh/Leung $7.95
Pocket Naturalist Guide: Bugs and Slugs - Kavanagh/Leung $7.95
Wooden Dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Specimen Box with magnifying lid $4.50
Plastic Trowel $4.00
Plastic container with lid
Animal Track Rubber Stamps (w/inkpad, 18 stamps) $19.99
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Wildlife
- Read: Wildlife
- Take Action: Wildlife
- Activity Idea: Make a Pitfall Trap
- Activity Idea: Animal Track Rubber Stamps
- Nature Journaling Template
- Maine Animal Tracks
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ld3J8D3l1ADwHl2j1BH-INvzZ63Lnkj7?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #Wildlife #LearningThroughNature #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#MaineByFoot - #WheelchairFriendlyTrails
"Some of these paths below are paved, some are packed gravel and dirt, and some are dirt roads. Often just a portion of a trail is built to be accessible.
My father used a wheelchair — so I try to evaluate trails based on whether I think I would have been able to successfully push him. He loved the outdoors and was always looking for a way to access it. That being said, sometimes I don’t judge trails perfectly, so please send me feedback! I am not sure if all of these listed here adhere to ADA standards.
Also, check out this helpful accessibility guide, a PDF [linked below], to all of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.
(Other possibly accessible trails are not listed here because they’re slightly rougher and clearly fall short of ADA standards. But they might be okay for some. These can be searched on my site if you type ‘wheelchair’ in the search bar.)
List:
https://mainebyfoot.com/wheelchair-friendly-trails/Maine State Parks PDF:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/visitor_accessibility/access_guide.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #Accessibility #SpendTimeInNature #MaineTrails #AccessibleTrails #AccessForAll