NRCM hosted author Porter Fox as he discussed his new book, The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere’s snow line to track the scope of the drastic decline Read More
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January 13, 2022: Legislative Priorities at the State House and Beyond
Zoom In: 2022 Environmental Priorities at the State House and Beyond Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. NRCM advocacy staff, including Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim presented at this Zoom webinar to share the legislation NRCM is most excited about and why it would have a positive impact on Maine’s environment. Participants heard Read More
January 13, 2022: NRCM’s Legislative Priorities in 2022 Webinar
Thanks to all who joined NRCM to learn about our top environmental priorities during the 2022 Maine legislative session. The legislative session began on January 5 and will run through mid to late April. During this webinar, participants heard from NRCM’s advocacy program directors about the legislation they are most excited about and why it Read More
September 27, 2021: “A World on the Wing”
The Natural Resources Council of Maine and Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul discussed his acclaimed new book, A World on the Wing: the Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds. Scott also shared with us the latest findings about the greatest natural phenomenon on Earth. More about Scott: Scott Weidensaul is the author of Read More
September 10-12, 2021: Oxbow Brewing Co. All Species Fly Fishing Tournament
Oxbow Brewing Company hosted its 1st All Species Fly Fishing Tournament from September 10-12, 2021. Participants celebrated Maine fly fishing at this weekend-long tournament and celebration stacked with awards and prizes from YETI, Simms, Sage, Costa, 12wt, RIO, Redington, Atlantic Farms, Riversmith, & more! Tournament headquarters will be Oxbow’s Beer Garden in Oxford, Maine. This Read More
May 27, 2021: An Inside Look at Maine’s Threatened and Endangered Species
NRCM and Maine Audubon celebrated the legacy of Rachel Carson on her birthday and shared information about Maine’s threatened and endangered species. Carson’s work inspired the nation to act to protect imperiled species including the Bald Eagle, which has since made a remarkable recovery. Participants learned about ongoing efforts to protect and restore imperiled Piping Read More
May 5, 2021: Zoom In — “Birds of Maine” Book
The recently published Birds of Maine is the legacy of a lifetime of work by the late ornithologist Peter Vickery. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Peter assembled a small team of Maine’s top ornithologists as co-authors to complete the project. A monumental book, Birds of Maine is not only the first authoritative overview of Maine’s Read More
April 22, 2021: Earth Day Youth Poetry Reading & Discussion via Zoom
Celebrate Earth Day with NRCM! We teamed up with The Telling Room for a Zoom webinar showcasing inspirational environmental poetry written by Maine youth. Thank you to all of you who joined us on Earth Day as four young Maine poets each read an original poem inspired by Maine’s environment. Samaa Abdurraqib from the Indigo Read More
April 21, 2021: Community Pizza Night at Maine Beer Co. in Support of Maine Brewshed Alliance
Thanks to our friends at Maine Beer Company for a pre-Earth Day celebration in supporting Maine Brewshed® Alliance! Maine Beer Company hosts a community pizza night on the third Wednesday of each month in which 20% of sales from all food (both dine in or to-go) from 4:00-8:00 p.m. are donated to a local nonprofit. Read More
