BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Maine Audubon - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Western Maine Audubon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Western Maine Audubon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162347Z CREATED:20241216T182935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162347Z UID:1033-1739210400-1739217600@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: The Hidden History of American Shorebirds with Kenn Kaufman - DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is online-only\, please register to receive details about how to join prior to the event. \nThe shorebirds - sandpipers\, plovers\, and their kin - are beautiful\, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challenge for birders. However\, the level of confusion was much greater in the early 1800s\, when naturalists were struggling to classify all these birds for the first time. Some species were described to science over and over\, under different names\, while some other species were overlooked completely for decades. And for many years\, everyone underestimated the amazing migrations of these long-distance travelers. In this program\, based on a chapter from his most recent book\, Kenn Kaufman will describe the misadventures of early shorebird-watchers\, and how those events are reflected in our experience of birding today. \nKenn Kaufman is the author of more than a dozen books\, including Kingbird Highway\, his memoir about traveling the country searching for birds as a teenager in the early 1970s. His other titles include The Birds that Audubon Missed\, A Season on the Wind\, Flights Against the Sunset\, and the Kaufman Field Guide series\, covering birds\, mammals\, insects\, butterflies\, and other subjects. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-american-warblers-with-kenn-kaufman/ LOCATION:Virtual/Webinar CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20241216T183705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1036-1741806000-1741811400@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: “Burder” on the North America Express (Farmington) - DESCRIPTION:Investigating causes of forest bird declines with Maine commercial forests as a case study\nForest birds have declined steeply in North America over the last 50 years\, and there are multiple suspects for the causes of those declines. One key suspect in this investigation for many species is habitat change from development or commercial forestry. However\, habitat change can play out in a variety of ways depending on a species' specific habitat needs\, and some disturbances can be beneficial. We will explore how shifts in forest management since the 1990s have changed the landscape of bird populations and bird habitat across the commercial forests of Northern Maine\, and brainstorm strategies to maintain and improve this relationship over the coming century. \nFen Levy is an ecologist at Tufts University who works at the intersection of human histories of land\, forest management\, and bird conservation. Since 2020\, they have been studying the effects of changing timberland ownership and management on bird habitat in the Maine North Woods\, and exploring Maine bird population trends in the context of North American bird declines. They are also working with forest managers to guide ecologically sensitive harvest decisions\, and the Appalachian Mountain Club\, Maine Audubon\, foresters\, and members of the Wabanaki Alliance to build a lasting footprint of science and land history communication in the North Woods. In the long term\, they hope to continue working on research and science communication in support of bird and land conservation in Northern New England. They are also a songwriter and drag artist\, both of which are inevitably heavily bird-inspired. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/30-year-bird-study/ LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938 CATEGORIES:Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20250116T120445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1066-1741885200-1741888800@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: “Burder” on the North America Express (Carrabassett) - DESCRIPTION:Investigating causes of forest bird declines with Maine commercial forests as a case study\nForest birds have declined steeply in North America over the last 50 years\, and there are multiple suspects for the causes of those declines. One key suspect in this investigation for many species is habitat change from development or commercial forestry. However\, habitat change can play out in a variety of ways depending on a species' specific habitat needs\, and some disturbances can be beneficial. We will explore how shifts in forest management since the 1990s have changed the landscape of bird populations and bird habitat across the commercial forests of Northern Maine\, and brainstorm strategies to maintain and improve this relationship over the coming century. \nFen Levy is an ecologist at Tufts University who works at the intersection of human histories of land\, forest management\, and bird conservation. Since 2020\, they have been studying the effects of changing timberland ownership and management on bird habitat in the Maine North Woods\, and exploring Maine bird population trends in the context of North American bird declines. They are also working with forest managers to guide ecologically sensitive harvest decisions\, and the Appalachian Mountain Club\, Maine Audubon\, foresters\, and members of the Wabanaki Alliance to build a lasting footprint of science and land history communication in the North Woods. In the long term\, they hope to continue working on research and science communication in support of bird and land conservation in Northern New England. They are also a songwriter and drag artist\, both of which are inevitably heavily bird-inspired. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/30-year-bird-study-carrabassett/ LOCATION:Carrabassett Valley Public Library\, 3209 Carrabassett Drive\, Carrabassett Valley\, ME\, 04947\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20241216T183850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1037-1744225200-1744230600@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine - DESCRIPTION:As climate change continues to wreak havoc on Maine's lands and wildlife\, we must look towards the development of local\, clean renewables. Offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine holds incredible promise\, but must be done with utmost care and consideration. Join Maine Audubon's Nick Lund to learn about offshore wind\, and hear what the organization is doing to ensure that this technology could be deployed with the fewest environmental impacts. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/offshore-wind-in-maine/ LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938 CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Coastal_Virginia_Offshore_Wind_11-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20250731T181437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1102-1756922400-1756926000@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: "Common" Maine Birds... Crazy Facts - DESCRIPTION:Tim presents a collection of fascinating facts about “common” Maine birds\, highlighting their unique behaviors\, adaptations\, and abilities. From the incredible migration of our local Blackpoll Warblers to the facial recognition skills of the American Crow\, each bird is showcased with intriguing\, sometimes amusing details. The talk also touches on the impact of human activities on birds\, such as the importance of turning off lights at night for migratory birds. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/common-maine-birds-crazy-facts/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, ME\, 04970-1150\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-09-03-common-maine-birds-crazy-facts.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20250821T205927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1109-1759341600-1759345200@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Sermon on the Mountain Bird - DESCRIPTION:The Bicknell's Thrush is one of the rarest songbirds in North America. During the breeding season\, they are found exclusively on mountains\, where they nest in dense tangles of forest. Here in Maine\, they can be found in the White Mountains and on Mount Katahdin. They're a sought after species for birders because of their rarity and a topic of study for biologists due to their risk for extinction. \nThere's much we still don't know about this secretive species. But\, with time\, effort\, and modern technology\, we're learning more and more about their behavior\, population trends\, and what we can do to protect them and their habitat. James Longo is a PhD student researching this species' conservation. He will share what we know about Bicknell's Thrush\, what we're learning\, and what you can do to help. \n \nJames Longo is a PhD student at the University of Maine. He works in Dr. Amber Roth's lab\, where he researches Bicknell's Thrush conservation. He is also a board member for Downeast Audubon\, Founder/Coordinator of the Hancock County Young Birders Club\, and guide for the Acadia Birding Festival. He grew up in upstate New York and received his bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/sermon-on-the-mountain-bird/ LOCATION:Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp\, 65 Water St\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sermon-on-the-mountain-bird.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20250826T134808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1134-1762369200-1762374600@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Maine Audubon's Coastal Birds Project - DESCRIPTION:Hear about Maine Audubon's Coastal Birds Project from one of their crew members! UMF senior Spencer Brennick will talk about his experiences helping people\, animals\, and birds share beachfront. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/maine-audubons-coastal-birds-project/ LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938 CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260131T162346Z CREATED:20251211T164138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162346Z UID:1166-1770314400-1770319800@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Snowy Owls with Scott Weidensaul: A Project SNOWStorm Update - DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event on Thursday Feb. 5 at 6pm. We’re hosting acclaimed author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul for a discussion about Snowy Owls and his work with Project SNOWStorm. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand Snowy Owls\, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education. Join us for a lively\, virtual discussion about these incredible birds\, and preorder Scott’s new book\, The Return of the Oystercatcher. \nThe program will be recorded and sent to all registrants. \nRegister for this free event. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/scott-weidensaul-project-snowstorm/ LOCATION:Virtual/Webinar CATEGORIES:Talks,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/snowy-owl-crow-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260227T155136Z CREATED:20260227T155136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T155136Z UID:1276-1772800200-1772805600@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: The science of when science doesn’t matter—and what we can do about it - DESCRIPTION:Scientists think of science as being the source of truth. But statistical significance is not the same as social significance. Society has to assign value to something before science can be put to use. Sometimes\, the science we produce is simply irrelevant to what society values. In some cases\, more science can make problems even worse. A growing body of social psychology literature in the last decade helps explain why we all react to science differently. In this talk\, John Hagan describes why society reacts so differently to the same set of facts\, and what we can do to overcome this problem. \nJohn has a varied and\, although this will embarrass him\, illustrious career. He was President of Manomet Conservation Sciences\, which pursues conservation science across the Americas. He is the founder\, President\, and CEO of Our Climate Common. John has been a leader in using LIDAR (remote sensing) for finding old forests in Maine and for how to think about and manage those important ecosystems. He has partnered with many for-profit sectors on sustainability\, including large timberland owners\, farmers\, institutional investors\, retailers\, fishermen\, and many others. He received the Austin Wilkins Award from Maine Governor John Baldacci for his work on the stewardship and conservation of Maine’s forests\, the Integrity in Conservation award from the New England Society of American Foresters\, and the Natural Resources Council award for Commitment to Maine's Environment. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/the-science-of-when-science-doesnt-matter-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/ LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938 CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260303T170031Z CREATED:20260111T192851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170031Z UID:1174-1773937800-1773941400@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: “Common” Crazy Maine Birds! - DESCRIPTION:Tim presents a collection of fascinating facts about “common” Maine birds\, highlighting their unique behaviors\, adaptations\, and abilities. From the incredible migration of our tiny Blackpoll Warblers to the facial recognition skills of the American Crow\, each bird is showcased with intriguing\, sometimes amusing details. The talk also touches on the impact of human activities on birds\, such as the importance of turning off lights at night for migratory birds. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/common-maine-birds-crazy-facts-carrabassett/ LOCATION:Carrabassett Valley Public Library\, 3209 Carrabassett Drive\, Carrabassett Valley\, ME\, 04947\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/crazy-maine-birds.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T144632Z CREATED:20260817T144632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144632Z UID:1324-1790791200-1790794800@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: TBA - DESCRIPTION: URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/tba/ LOCATION:Maine CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR