Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in April with a presentation by wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Tristan Burgess. Join us for an immersive journey, not only into the life of a fascinating marine mammal, but also a story of science, ecosystems, and an exploration of why this smallest of marine mammals has taught us so much about the world we live in.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in May with a presentation by Dr. Scott Reynolds , Center for Wildlife Studies Instructor. Temperate bats are ubiquitous throughout Maine, from the interior forests of northern Maine to the urban centers of Augusta and Portland, and along the coast and off-shore environment all the way to New Brunswick. Join us as we explore the biology and conservation of these amazing mammals.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in April with a presentation by Rosemary Seton, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator at Allied Whale, College of the Atlantic.

She will talk about the various marine mammal species we see here and what to do when you spot a seal ashore. Is it in distress or just resting?  With harbor seal pupping time fast approaching, those delightful pups will soon be making their appearance on beaches and boulders. Rosie will discuss what to do and what not to do.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in October with a presentation by conservation biologist and herpetologist Dr. Matthew Chatfield. Dr. Chatfield will be discussing the natural history of wood turtles and why Maine’s habitat has allowed this species to survive.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in September with a look at how detection dogs are being trained to assist with wildlife research and conservation efforts. This month’s talk will feature Lindsay Ware, Founder of Science Dogs of New England, and Dr. Cheryl Frederick, Animal Behaviorist. They will also tell the story of their ongoing collaborative project in which they trained and deployed a conservation dog as a low-impact and efficient method of finding Wood Turtles and nests in terrestrial habitat.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in August with a guided walk through Camden to the Mount Battie trailhead. The program will be led by Landscape Ecologist, Dr. Kathleen Dunckel, who will talk about the evolving forest ecosystem, its hidden history, and possible futures.

Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in July with a guided walk through the Camden Amphitheatre and the adjacent Harbor Park. The hour-long walk will be led by Dr. Kathy Crowley, Assistant Professor of Plant Biology at Unity College. She will discuss the fascinating mixture of native and non-native plant species that create a diverse floral backdrop for beautiful Camden Harbor.

As highly visible top predators in otherwise hard-to-observe marine ecosystems, seabirds have great potential to serve as “ecosystem indicators” for the world’s oceans. McKnight will discuss how marine bird research is conducted, and what birds have told us so far about the state of global oceans and their resources.

On warm rainy nights in spring, frogs and salamanders migrate from their wintering shelters to their breeding ponds throughout New England. While these events, known as big nights, are an exciting sign of spring, significant numbers of amphibians are killed on roadways during these migrations. Maine Big Night (MBN) is a statewide community science project focused on collecting data on where amphibians cross roads, and where crossings are particularly deadly. This talk will discuss road ecology, amphibians, and how to participate in MBN as a volunteer scientist this spring.