March 11, 2010  

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Wild Poetry, Mar 14
Event - Posted - Saturday, March 06, 2010 

A nature writing workshop for ages 8 and older. Leaders: Cheryl Daigle, Penobscot River Restoration Trust, and Holly Twining, naturalist. At Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden, ME. March 14, 1-3 p.m. Registration fee.
American Loggers, Fridays, 10 p.m.
Announcement - Saturday, March 06, 2010 

In the far northeastern the U.S. lies a vast primeval back-country known as the North Maine Woods. This breathtaking wilderness constitutes the single largest swath of unprotected forest north of the Mississippi. The men of Pelletier Inc., seven brothers and their sons, lead their crews deep into the Maine wilderness to claw out a living. American Loggers follows this hearty breed, marveling at their stubborn dedication and ingenuity as they tackle the forests of northern Maine. Discovery Channel, Fridays at 10 p.m.
Maine Wildlife Appreciation Day, Mar 9
Event - Posted - Friday, March 05, 2010 

Gov. John Baldacci has proclaimed March 9, 2010, as Maine Wildlife Appreciation Day. Conservation interests will have exhibits in the Hall of Flags in the State House in Augusta, 9AM - 12 Noon.
Thoreau Society Online Auction: Feb 24 - Mar 17
Announcement - Friday, March 05, 2010 

Money raised supports the Thoreau Society’s educational outreach to classrooms and communities.
Pro Wolf Rally, Mar 6
Event - Posted - Friday, March 05, 2010 

To protest Cabela's wolf killing derbies. March 6, Noon to 2PM, near Cabela's store in Scarborough, ME.
Babson Creek nature walks
Event - Posted - Thursday, March 04, 2010 

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is offering a series of late winter/early spring Thursday afternoon nature walks at its Babson Creek Preserve in Somesville. The walks will be from 3 to 4 p.m. on March 11, 18, and 25 and April 1 and 8.
Carnivore conservation, Mar 9
Event - Posted - Thursday, March 04, 2010 

Fresh from a seven-month journey through British Columbia and Alaska, conservationist Susie O'Keeffe will discuss carnivore conservation. College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, McCormick Lecture Hall, March 9, 4:10 p.m.
Fly Fishing Film Tour, Mar 11-12
Event - Posted - Thursday, March 04, 2010 

The national Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Maine on March 11 and 12 at Frontier Cafe and Cinema in Brunswick.
Why Wild Places Need to Stay Wild, Mar 10
Event - Posted - Thursday, March 04, 2010 

Panel Discussion with Bernd Heinrich, Robert Kimber, Richard Fectaeu and Meg Gilmartin. Followed by Question and Answer period. March 10 at 7pm, UMaine Farmington, Roberts Room C23.
Lurking in the Trees
Event - Posted - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 

A documentary about the devastating impact of the invasive Asian Long-horned Beetle. The movie will be shown March 17, 6PM, Lisbon Falls, UMaine Cooperative Extension Office (pre-registration requested); April 15, 6:30 PM, Augusta, Pine Tree State Arboretum; May 20, 6:30 PM, Belfast, Belfast Free Library.
Maritime film series set
Event - Posted - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 

This month, The Apprenticeshop partners with Maine Boats, Home & Harbors to present In Our Wake: Maine's Maritime Heritage on Film, a series of screenings of historic films in Bucksport and Rockland.
The National Parks: The Morning of Creation, Mar 3
Announcement - Tuesday, March 02, 2010 

The series finale covers the years 1946-80. Following World War II, the parks see a dramatic increase in visitors, resulting in a billion-dollar campaign to improve facilities and infrastructure. MPBN, March 3, 8PM.
Maine Environmental News
Announcement - Sunday, February 28, 2010 

Thanks for visiting Maine Environmental News, the most comprehensive online source available for links to Maine conservation news stories and events. Articles are posted regularly. Be sure to check not only today's stories, but take a look at the headlines from the past several days as well. Recent articles often come to our attention a few days after they are published.
Winter Tree Identification, Mar 9
Event - Posted - Sunday, February 28, 2010 

On March 9 from 12 Noon - 2P M, Morten Moesswilde, District Forester with the Maine Forest Service, will lead a field workshop on tree and shrub identification at Merryspring Nature Center in Camden.
Protecting the Nature of Maine, Feb 28
Announcement - Friday, February 26, 2010 

A documentary film about the first fifty years of the Natural Resources Council of Maine will be broadcast on MPBN Feb 28 at 10:30PM.
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