nature

Published
March 17, 2025

Native seeds preserved, protected to counter surging invasives

Calling all home gardeners and eco enthusiasts! Lend a hand this spring: Assist Wabanaki tribes and scientists fighting to save ash trees or partner up with statewide neighbors through local seed banks.
Published
March 14, 2025

The gripping ‘Slippery Beast’ is part crime tale, part natural history

Ellen Ruppel Shell takes a deep dive into the facts, figures and fascinating people that swirl around the intriguing eel.
Published
March 3, 2025

Nature steward to speak on early spring stirrings of Midcoast wildlife
Published
February 27, 2025

Freeport timber harvest that rankled locals serves as forestry lesson

At first, the operation at Bliss Woods raised public concern, but now it has become a lesson in climate-smart forestry. This May, locals can join a forester on a woods walk to learn more about the preserve’s improving health.
Published
February 27, 2025

New Nordic spa makes waves in Newcastle

Waterstruck Wellness promises new spring offerings, including Maple Steam, Soak, and Sauna workshops and birding activities.

Published
February 24, 2025

Recreation and preservation butt heads in East Brunswick

Following a public forum where a plan for the Former Maine Gravel & Captain Fitzgerald Land Parcels was reviewed, the project’s advisory committee discussed the site’s ecology, emphasizing the primary goal: balancing ecosystem with increased recreational use.
Published
February 17, 2025

A Valentine’s Day celebration of vital, overlooked eelgrass

After consulting with scientists, the Collaborative for Bioregional Action Learning and Transformation turns to artists, musicians, philosophers and poets to bolster seagrass recovery efforts.
Published
February 6, 2025

Foraging talk highlights edible mushrooms for beginners
Published
February 3, 2025

Midcoast LGBTQ group grows amid Trump gender policies

LGBTQ+ advocates are responding to political tension with increased hope. This spring, a Brunswick nonprofit will take its trail mixer program statewide.
Published
January 26, 2025

Want to give Maine wildlife a hand? Here’s how.

The state has almost a dozen programs encouraging the public to gather information on Maine's critters, to protect them and you.