A butterfly feeds on a zinnia in a Lisbon garden Wednesday afternoon.
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Birds flock to Merrymeeting Bay, a globally unique destination
Bird hike in Dresden shows diverse ecosystem that makes the area a globally significant bird habitat.
Photo: Friday afternoon among the flora
Man and neighbor “supervise” woman planting flowers.
Photos: Power lunch
An osprey brings a fish Tuesday to its nest atop a transmission line in Leeds.
Photos: The trees and the bees in Auburn
Bumble bees work their magic on cherry trees in Auburn on Monday afternoon.
Wilton votes to support Maine Trails Bond
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to support the Maine Trails Bond initiative, a bill that would provide $30 million in bond for Maine’s trail system.
Photo album: Fauna meets flora in Roxbury
A spectacular show of life and color fills the island garden in the center of Roxbury Thursday afternoon as feeding and crawling creatures gather.
Conservationist Emily Ecker discusses energy
WOODSTOCK — Emily Ecker, an active member of the community, involved with forest conservation, Take Action Bethel, and the AFCI, took a strong interest in the outdoors at young age. Growing up with a community forest in her backyard, she spent every free hour outside of school hiking through the woods. “So when people would […]
The history of Inland Woods, a brief lesson
BETHEL — Gabe Perkins, executive director at Inland Woods + Trails, stands outside behind the Bethel Inn facing a class from UMaine. Next to him stands Ryder Scott, director for the UMaine 4H Bryant Pond campus. Since the class is here for the Outdoor Leadership winter term curriculum, it’s decided to discuss the history of […]
Buck’s Ledge Community Forest holds first meeting
WOODSTOCK — On Wednesday, October 13, Woodstock Town Manager Vern Maxfield signed a sale agreement for the Town of Woodstock to purchase Buck’s Ledge property from Bayroot LLC for the creation of a Community Forest. “The contract will allow us the time to raise the money now to purchase the property,” says Volunteer Marcel Polak. […]