The path to becoming a Maine Master Naturalist
WRITTEN BY AISLINN SARNACKI A growing community of nature enthusiasts is spreading throughout Maine, and their goal is simple: to share their knowledge and love of the natural world. Founded in 2011, the Maine Master Naturalist Program offers a 10-month-long course to adult students (ages 18…
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From a Spruce tree to a sanctuary: The story of the Carter Nature Preserve
Over a century of family stewardship and vision transformed a modest Maine property into a thriving preserve for wildlife and the public. WRITTEN BY LAWRENCE MERRILL “Beginning at a small spruce…” The story of the Carter Nature Preserve began at a small spruce tree, in a…
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Something for everyone in Maine’s Forests
COURTESY OF THE FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE Picture this: a summer trip up to Maine’s remote north woods, warm air and sunshine accenting the sounds of birds going about their routines. A trek near a lake reveals the sounds of loon calls, and a mountain hike…
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