BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Maine Audubon - ECPv6.15.20//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: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:20260302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20260213T212625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212625Z UID:1271-1772474400-1772483400@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Board Meeting - March 2026 - DESCRIPTION:Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-march-2026/ LOCATION:Farmington\, Maine\, Farmington\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 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:20260430T052515 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:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20260325T171100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152437Z UID:1280-1776105000-1776112200@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Board Meeting - April 2026 - DESCRIPTION:Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-april-2026/ LOCATION:Farmington\, Maine\, Farmington\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20250926T184832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154607Z UID:1149-1778313600-1778320800@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Global Big Day Bird Walk at Valentine Farm - DESCRIPTION:Join Western Maine Audubon and Mahoosuc Land Trust for the eBird Global Big Day! All levels of birders are welcome as we try to document as many species of birds as we can. The Valentine Farm provides a wide variety of habitats and thus a wide variety of birds. Lean about the species of bird migrating through and connect with many resident birds as well. \nBe prepared for weather and bugs. In case of rain\, we’ll postpone to Sunday\, May 10. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/big-day-2026/ LOCATION:Valentine Farm\, 162 North Road\, Bethel\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T235900 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20260111T130634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T131303Z UID:1172-1778572800-1778630340@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Bird Walk, Foothills Land Conservancy Trails - DESCRIPTION: URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/tentative-bird-walk/ LOCATION:Foothills Land Conservancy Trail\, 332 Pond Rd\, Wilton\, ME\, 04294\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20250926T184911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162050Z UID:1150-1779494400-1779580799@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Tentative Bird Walk - DESCRIPTION: URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/tentative-spring-bird-walk-2/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Bird Walks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20250926T184940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162050Z UID:1151-1780099200-1780185599@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Tentative Bird Walk - DESCRIPTION: URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/tentative-spring-bird-walk-3/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Bird Walks ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20260111T130246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T140458Z UID:1170-1780531200-1780876799@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Rangeley Birding Festival 2026 - DESCRIPTION:Details TBA. URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/rangeley-birding-festival-2/ LOCATION:Rangeley\, Maine CATEGORIES:Bird Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rbf-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTSTAMP:20260430T052515 CREATED:20260127T183003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162143Z UID:1188-1787961600-1788134399@western.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: 2026 Monarch Festival - DESCRIPTION: URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/2026-monarch-festival/ LOCATION:Valentine Farm\, 162 North Road\, Bethel\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR