BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Maine Audubon - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261020T130515Z CREATED:20261020T130429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T130515Z UID:1330-1793901600-1793908800@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Dark Sky Talk with John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium - DESCRIPTION:Join John Meader\, Maine's expert on the night sky\, to talk about light pollution and its effects on insects\, wildlife\, and your health. The talk will be followed with a Q & A. \nJohn Meader is an astronomy educator who has worked in various Maine planetariums since 1979. \nCan you see the Milky Way from your house on a clear night? If not\, you have a problem with “light pollution”. \nLight Pollution not only affects you and your enjoyment of the night sky\, but it affects birds as they migrate; insects as they signal each other at night; wildlife habitat in general; and\, importantly\, your health. Want to know more? Come to hear John Meader\, Maine’s expert on the night sky. \nJohn Meader began his planetarium career as a student operator in 1979 at the University of Maine's Jordan Planetarium. He has taught Observational Astronomy classes at the University of Maine at Orono\, the University of Maine at Presque Isle\, Loring Air Force Base\, and Kennebec Valley Community College. In 1987 John founded Northern Stars Planetarium. \nNorthern Stars Planetarium and Educational Services is an educational astronomy and science outreach service for schools\, libraries\, museums\, land trusts\, and non-profits throughout central and mid-coast Maine. \nBorn and raised in central Maine\, John graduated from the University of Maine in 1982. He and his wife Laura live in Fairfield. They have three adult children. In addition to his passion for astronomy\, he is a Registered Maine Guide\, an avid canoeist\, and has a passion for photography. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/dark-sky-talk-with-john-meader-of-northern-stars-planetarium/ LOCATION:Holman Room\, Farmington Public Library\, 117 Academy Street\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270613 DTSTAMP:20260825T134954Z CREATED:20260825T134954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T134954Z UID:1325-1812585600-1812931199@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Rangeley Birding Festival 2027 - DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival will be held June 10—13\, 2027! URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/rangeley-birding-festival-2027/ LOCATION:Rangeley\, Maine CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/High-Res-RFB-Landscape-Logo-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR