Wells Reserve at Laudholm announces June programs
Portsmouth Herald
Tuesday, June 1, 7-10 a.m.
Bird Banding Demonstration. Visit the bird banding station at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, where scientists from the Biodiversity Research Institute and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute study bird migration, breeding activities, life spans, and vector ecology. Free with site admission. 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 207-646-1555 wellsreserve.org
Tuesday, June 1, 10 a.m to 12.p.m
Explore the Shore. The treasures we find on the beach can tell us stories about the land, the ocean, and the beach itself. While strolling Laudholm Beach, we will explore questions about the sand, the wrack line, and found objects. Free with site admission. Register at 207-646-1555 ext 110 or caryn@wellsnerr.org. For more information, wellsreserve.org/calendar
Society Notebook: In virtual format, Source awards sharpen focus on environmental work
The annual recognition of Maine s sustainability leaders was held virtually on April 21.
By Amy Paradysz
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteer Peter Dugas, a Source Award winner, and his daughter Thea Dugas watching the virtual ceremony from their home in Portland. Photo courtesy of Annie Antonacos
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Noel Paul Stookey, “Paul” of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, opened the Source Maine Sustainability Awards with a rousing live performance of “In These Times” – a song that speaks of being “faithful stewards” of the present, much like those honored at the virtual ceremony April 21.
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‘Meating’ of the minds
“From Farm to Table Fare” is a free seven-video series offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension that is designed for those who want to learn about preparing and cooking locally sourced meat. See more at extension.umaine.edu/livestock/from-farm-to-table-fare/.
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Books/Authors
Wednesday 5/5
“Birds of Maine,” by late ornithologist Peter Vickery, 12-1 p.m., Zoom book discussion hosted by Natural Resource Council of Maine, bit.ly/2P8b55G.
“The Founder’s Mentality: The Growing Power of Entrepreneurship & Lessons from the Great Founders,” 12-1 p.m., virtual Author @ the Library talk with Chris Zook. Free, scarboroughlibrary.org.
Midcoast Conservancy offers ‘Rewilding Your Yard’ virtual workshop
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Midcoast Conservancy will offer a virtual event, “Rewilding Your Yard: How Doing Can Less Can Bring You More,” on Thursday, March 11, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Lucy Birkett, ecology enthusiast and ecosystem gardener, will explore how gardens, yards, and landscapes can be enhanced to benefit wildlife and insects, strengthen resiliency, and provide infinite delight and interest to humans.
Birkett will show attendees how easy and rewarding it can be to grow native perennials, shrubs, and trees, and will recommend specific strategies and resources – some of which will involve doing a little less. Birkett will draw on her own lessons from “rewilding” her 1/4 acre yard and experiences in restoring ecological health to large and small areas of land. After a brief presentation, she will take questions from participants.
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Landscape your lakefront house like the lake’s life depends on it. In fact, it does
When it rains, pesticides, fertilizers and other pollutants wash off the lawn directly into the lake. Employ these landscaping strategies to help keep the lake clear, clean and hospitable to fish.
By Tom Atwell
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No doubt this house was built to take advantage of a beautiful lake. Unfortunately, its gleaming waterfront lawn imperils that very feature: Rainfall washes serious pollutants directly into the lake, and the lawn offers no barriers to slow them down. But savvy lakefront homeowners can landscape in ways that help keep the water free from deadly algae blooms. Photo by Maria Dryfhout/Shutterstock