As the climate changes, the place now called Maine will become too warm and dry for many species of tree … More
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The enduring apples of Acadia
Most of the species of trees in what is now Acadia National Park have been present for thousands of years. … More
The meaning of sustenance
For thousands of years, Wabanaki people were sustained by “sea run” fish that moved between rivers and the ocean. Fish … More
Gifts from former shores
As fixed as it may seem, rockbound and cliffed, the shoreline of Mount Desert Island, Maine, is ever-changing. The boundary … More
The Audacity of Salmon
International Year of the Salmon continues! The story of the mighty Atlantic salmon made the cover of the Summer 2019 … More
Committees, task forces, land trusts seek to revitalize land conservation in Maine
In many ways, Maine is a leader in land conservation. Much of the focus over the last few decades has … More
Searching for Spelman’s Birds
In the 1880s, a group of Harvard students known as the Champlain Society spent their summers on Mount Desert Island … More
Creature Feature: Gray Squirrel
This is harvest season, a time to prepare for the long winter ahead. In the city and in the country, … More
Books for Acadia’s Centennial Year
Acadia National Park and the National Park Service celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2016. In observance and celebration, many books … More
An Interview with NBC WCSH 6
In late April, I talked with Rob Caldwell about salmon and the Penobscot on the banks of the river next … More