NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan shares one of his photos of Otter Pond in Elliottsville Township for this My Maine This Week feature. He writes, “Otter Pond is off the Bodfish Valley Road. It is just this pretty little pond in the woods that I check when going to the Appalachian Trail. The stone work Read More
Creature Feature: Spotted Salamander
Spotted Salamander Ambystoma maculatum Cool Fact: Spotted salamanders are the only known animals with a backbone that can photosynthesize—that is, turn sunlight into food, like a plant! While an uncommon sight for most of the year, many a Mainer has encountered a spotted salamander at least once in their lifetime. Typically, spotted salamanders (colloquially called Read More
A Peek into the Future at UMaine
Where can you find an ocean laboratory, a bridge in a backpack, and the world’s largest 3D printer? Look no further than the University of Maine’s campus in Orono. Recently, a group of staff from the Natural Resources Council of Maine had the chance to visit the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). While the Read More
Critter Chatter – The Chipmunk Continues to be Charming
As I sat on our back deck the other day, watching one of “my” chippies fill his cheeks with peanuts, it dawned on me that I had only seen one or two chipmunks at Duck Pond Wildlife Center since I started writing this column about three years ago. Don confirmed they’ve had a few over Read More
What’s New at Maine’s Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
As the end of peak summer vacation season draws near, fall adventuring awaits for those who relish crisp temperatures and fewer cars on the roads (and in parking lots). Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been buzzing with activity this summer in wonderful ways. Read on for updates from the Friends of Katahdin Woods Read More
My Maine This Week: Ted Anderson
After last week’s much-needed rain around most of the state, we wanted to share these beautiful misty photos of Lubec by NRCM member Ted Anderson of Westbrook, Maine. When he sent us these photos from his Lubec vacation, Ted wrote, “We had very misty, moody morning and evening weather for the first few days, which Read More
Survey of Maine EV Owners Shows Reliability, Cost Savings Among Top Benefits
NRCM news release August 17, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – A new survey of electric vehicle owners in all 16 of Maine’s counties shows that Maine people value electric vehicles (EVs) for their reliability, performance, and the cost savings they provide. The survey conducted by the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) in April 2022 by Read More
Northern Headwaters Preserve
Northern Headwaters Preserve is part of the larger Sheepscot Headwaters Trail Network, a group of three conserved properties located in Montville. It lies directly north of the Bog Brook and Whitten Hill Preserves, the two other lands in the network. All three of these properties are owned by the Midcoast Conservancy; the Land for Maine’s Read More
Highland Farm Preserve
Highland Farm Preserve delights visitors with its excellent combination of natural beauty and centuries-old European settlement history. Located next to Boulter Pond in York, the preserve houses a network of seven different trails, all of which can be accessed via the trailhead on ME-91 W (Cider Hill Road). These trails allow hikers to explore a Read More
