On May 8 and 9, my wife Alix and I, accompanied by Gabrielle Grunkemeyer from NRCM, were hosted by Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and the Edna Drinkwater School in Northport. Sarah Oberink, the University of Maine NRCM intern, joined us at Edna Drinkwater. Visiting these schools and learning about the work they are doing helped Read More
Nature of Maine Blog
The Natural Resources Council of Maine’s “Nature of Maine” blog gives you the inside scoop on some of the latest issues facing Maine’s environment. From environmental news to threats to opportunities, NRCM is on the frontlines of the latest goings-on—and we’re often leading the charge on efforts to protect Maine’s precious lands, air, waters, and wildlife. Read what NRCM staff members have to say and get the perspective of some of our members and supporters who have been guest contributors.
Perhaps you have an issue you’d like to write about. Maybe you’re an expert on a particular topic and are inspired to share your expertise. Maybe you’ve recently made a visit to a spectacular Maine nature preserve or other natural area and would like to write about it (captioned photos welcome!). For submission guidelines, email nrcm@nrcm.org.
Memorial Middle School Students Enjoy Learning in Maine’s Environment
Although it was 90 degrees this past week, Memorial Middle School students remind us of the tremendous winter we had and the ways they got to enjoy the snow. The trails surrounds the Carter Outdoor Classroom provided great fun for the students as they explored the area on snowshoes. Come spring, with help from their Read More
Learning about the History of “the Marsh” in Tenants Harbor
In the spring of 2016, the 8th grade students at St. George conducted water flow measurements of the Tenants Harbor Marsh, or as the locals refer to it, “the Marsh,” and studied how it relates to the alewife restoration efforts of the town’s Conservation Commission. The 6th grade students continue their studies this spring to Read More
Sharing the Sugar Shack
On March 31st, the Brewer Community School science classes held an open house so that parents and community members could learn more about the Maple Project. The Mobile Sugar Shack was on full display and people were able to go inside and see how sap becomes syrup. Several enthusiastic students waited inside to explain the Read More
Northport Students Study Aquaponics
What is Aquaponics? Aquaponics is a form of farming in which plants receive nutrients from fish waste in a symbiotic relationship, decontaminating the water. The fish produce waste, and plants use that waste for nutrients to grow. This creates a cycle, with the fish eating, the plants purifying the water, and us, the farmers, harvesting Read More
Tapping Students’ Interest in Maple Trees in Brewer
The Brewer School’s Community Maple Project has been busy over the last year. In the spring of 2016, we planted sugar maple saplings in our 10-acre forest. Currently our sugarbush is dominant and emerging is a class of red maple. In the long run it would be good to have some sugar maple to replace Read More
DC Trip to Oppose the Pruitt Nomination for EPA Administrator
I own Mook Sea Farm, an oyster farm on the Damariscotta River, founded in 1985. We raise oysters from egg to market size and also sell seed oysters to other East Coast growers. Last month I made a whirlwind trip to Washington, DC on behalf of my company, Mook Sea Farm, to oppose the nomination Read More
Students Reopen Deer Isle Stonington School’s Nature Trail
The seventh and eighth graders at Deer Isle Stonington Elementary School were busy in the fall of 2016 reopening the school’s Nature Trail, which had been closed for 12 years. The students carried science from the classroom and applied it to collecting and analyzing data, identifying native species, and learning about the relationships between the Read More
Engaging Future Generations of Nature Guardians
As Mainers, we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful state. Maine offers endless outdoor landscapes on the coast, in the mountains, and anywhere in between for us to explore and enjoy. With such an abundance of natural beauty, it becomes easy to take it for granted. More and more, state and local governments Read More
