NRCM supporter Jonathan Milne of Sidney, Maine, shares this very cool photo that he took during a recent site visit in the 7 Lakes Alliance lands in Belgrade. Populous tremuloides suspended by two (nearly invisible) spider web strands. What are some unique and unexpected things you’ve seen while exploring Maine’s mountains, coastline, trails, and waterways? Read More
Maine Environment Fall-Winter 2022 Newsletter
In this issue of Maine Environment, we feature a story about our recent survey of all Mainers who own and drive electric vehicles — find out what they love the most about their EVs! You can also meet our new board members and our 2022 Conservation Leadership Award recipients. We also share news of our new Read More
My Maine This Week: Kidney Pond, by Barbara Heap
This time of year, it is common to see fog rising up from Maine’s waterways. NRCM member Barbara Heap of Readfield, Maine, shares her beautiful photo of fog rising out of Kidney Pond at Baxter State Park. There was fog, but be sure to see the gorgeous reflection of the trees amongst the fog on Read More
December 15, 2022: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations
NRCM welcomed John Waldman — scientist, author, and educator — to discuss how we can restore Maine’s rivers and the great fish migrations they were once home to. Zoom in with John Waldman: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations Thursday, December 15, 2022 About John Waldman: John is a tenured biology professor at Queens Read More
My Maine This Week: Sanderlings by David Small
Frequent My Maine This Week contributor and NRCM member Dave Small of Old Town, Maine, writes, “Almost a year ago to date, this remembrance of our visit with some sanderlings at Reid State Park. Lots of fun watching them forage in the surf. Charging in then darting out all the time eking out a living.” Read More
My Maine This Week: Moosehead Region by David Preston
NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, spent some time last month visiting the Moosehead Lake region. He certainly timed his trip well to view the spectacular fall foliage from several different locations in the area. If you have never visited Maine in the fall, David’s photos this week will show you why you Read More
NRCM Announces Rebeccah Sanders Selected as New CEO
News Release November 16, 2022 (Augusta, ME) — Maine’s leading environmental advocacy organization, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, today announced that Rebeccah Sanders has been selected to serve as its next CEO. Sanders brings more than two decades of executive nonprofit management experience, most recently as Chief Field and Strategy Officer for the National Read More
8 “Green” Tips for New Parents
Have you noticed there are a lot of baby bumps and strollers walking around? Some say Maine is having a baby boom right now, but the numbers suggest it’s a modest one. Maine is seeing an uptick in baby births after years of decline. According to the Maine Center for Disease Control, 12,001 babies were Read More
My Maine This Week: “In the Pink” by Steve Cartwright
Longtime NRCM member Steve Cartwright of Tenants Harbor shares another beautiful scene from there for this week’s My Maine This Week feature. We have certainly had some beautiful skies during sunrise and sunset this fall, haven’t we? Do you have a sunrise or sunset to share? Please email it to us at nrcm@nrcm.org. Steve calls Read More
