Conservation groups protect Bowdoinham s historical property
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Conservation groups move to protect historic Bowdoinham property
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Learn About Spiders in Maine in Naturalistâs Talk Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:26 AM Grass spider (Photo: Dana Wilde)
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a free, online talk about Maine’s diverse spider species by Dana Wilde, author of “A Backyard Book of Spiders in Maine,” on Thursday, April 29, at 6 p.m.
Wilde will read pieces from his book that explore spider bites, arachnid cognition and nursery web and fishing spiders and will discuss arachnid biology, ecology, behavior and natural history. Participants are encouraged to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the lecture.
Wilde writes the “Backyard Naturalist” column that appears regularly in the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. He has been a college professor, editor, Fulbright scholar and National Endowment for the Humanities fellow. His books include “Summer to Fall: Notes and Numina from the Maine Woods” and “Nebulae: A Backyard Cosmography.” He is a member
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Snowy trails at Marsh River Preserve in Edgecomb provided Hearty Roots Outing Club participants with perfect conditions for identifying animal tracks. (Photo by Jess Donohoe/Hearty Roots)
Hills to Sea Trail Coalition, of Unity, is one of 18 Maine nonprofit organizations sharing in $206,000 worth of grants through the Conservation for All program within Maine Community Foundation.
Hills will use its $10,000 share for general operations to maintain programs, volunteers, part-time staff person and improvements to the Hills to Sea Trail.
Launched last year, the Conservation for All grant program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and our land and water.