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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T094145
CREATED:20260111T192851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170031Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T094145
CREATED:20260325T171100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152437Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T094145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154607Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000
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SUMMARY: Bird Walk, Foothills Land Conservancy Trails - 
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URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/foothills-2026/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T080000
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SUMMARY: Whistle Stop Trail Bird Walk - 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spring bird walk along the Whistle Stop Trail (off Oakes Street) in Farmington. The warblers are here and the weather looks like it will be good. The Whistle Stop Trail is flat and gravel-covered. We will be out for a couple of hours and may walk a couple miles depending on the group’s interest.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/whistle-stop-2026/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Trail\, Farmington
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260613T094145
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SUMMARY: Rangeley Birding Festival 2026 - 
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/rangeley-birding-festival-2/
LOCATION:Rangeley\, Maine
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
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CREATED:20260511T153241Z
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SUMMARY: Beginning Birding Workshop - 
DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on birding for beginners. We plan to utilize a downtown park and give people an introduction to bird identification by observing many of the local species. Gulls\, sparrows\, waterfowl\, and a number of songbirds are likely to be present. We will have some binoculars and scopes to share!
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/beginning-birding-workshop/
LOCATION:Rangeley\, Maine
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T143000
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CREATED:20260610T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T191632Z
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SUMMARY: Webb Lake Day - 
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/webb-lake-day/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260613T094145
CREATED:20260127T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162143Z
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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
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