Wood Turtle Glyptemys insculpta Cool Fact: * The temperature of the developing eggs determines whether the offspring will be male or female. If eggs incubate above 87.8 °F the babies will be female; if below 81.86°F, they will be male. Wood turtles have likely been in New England for about 10,000 years, following the retreat Read More
Critter Chatter – “Many hands make light work” – Reminiscing, Part VI
During our recent series of “Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane,” I’ve shared a few stories that Carleen Cote wrote about local school children initiating various fundraising projects for Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center. However, not only young members of our community have supported this facility over the years. In September 2003, Paul Basham wrote Read More
My Maine This Week: Devil’s Den, Andover by Linda Woods
Since winter ends of Wednesday, I would be remiss if I didn’t share these stunning photos of Devil’s Den in Andover in western Maine, taken and shared by longtime NRCM member and My Maine This Week photographer Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine. I know that winter is Linda’s favorite season (no matter how I try Read More
Massive EPA Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections Would Harm Maine’s Clean Air and Water
March 13, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a massive, broadside attack on rules that protect public health, the climate, and our environment from air pollution, water pollution, and toxic emissions from fossil fuel power plants. On the eve of addressing a major energy conference in Read More
Maine Waters by Jayne Winters
NRCM member and Critter Chatter blog author Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, shares two of her beautiful photos of Maine’s incredible waters. The first is a view from Hendricks Head Beach in Southport, and the second is a gorgeous winter view of China Lake from the Vassalboro boat launch. Thank you, Jayne!
Flawed EIS for Kennebec Dams Ignores Calls for a Collaborative Recovery Solution
March 5, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — A final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued for four dams on Maine’s lower Kennebec River ignores the best available science and could doom endangered Atlantic salmon to extinction while harming recovery of other sea-run fish, according to a coalition of local residents, conservation organizations, and fishing groups, together with Read More
Winter Views by David Preston
As winter in Maine winds down over the next few weeks, we wanted to share some beautiful snowy images sent to us by talented photograher and NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine. We hope you enjoy these images and are getting ready to share your late winter and early spring photos with us Read More
Protecting the North Woods Webinar, March 18
Protecting the North Woods Tuesday, March 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m. NRCM experts and special guest ecologist Janet McMahon hosted a live webinar to learn about why the North Woods is globally significant; NRCM’s long history of protecting this region; and the top legislative priorities this session to protect the North Woods — and how you can help! Read More
Moose and Deer by Michelle Dellascio
We are a couple of days late, but this past Saturday, February 22, was National Wildlife Day (one of two days of celebration, the other being September 4). We welcome a new-to-us photographer, Michelle Dellascio of Groveland, Massachusetts. Michelle found our My Maine This Week feature online because she has been coming to Maine throughout Read More
