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Birding Challenge 2010

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York County Audubon would like to thank all those who pledged toward the 2010 Birding Challenge. Due to their generosity, YCAS is pleased to make these disbursements: $1500 Stratton Island Internship $750 The Center for Wildlife $750 The Nature Conservancy — to help support the repair to the boardwalk at the Saco Heath $500 The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust — to supply the bird feeders York County Audubon thanks the businesses who helped make the 2010 Birding Challenge a success: Alfredo’s Italian Pizzeria, Wells B & B Burner Service, Biddeford Bluethroat Birdtours LLC, Sierra Vista, Arizona Bob & Mike’s Mini Mart, … Continue reading →

Meet Our New Board Members

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Monica Grabin is a musician and educator. She is the creator of historical programs called “Singing History,” which she has presented for thousands of students and many libraries, museums and other organizations throughout New England since 1986. These programs use authentic songs and stories to teach about many aspects of American history. She is a featured artist with the Maine Arts Commission’s Touring Artists and Arts in Education Programs, and the New England Foundation for the Arts. She is also an avid birder and amateur naturalist. She and her husband, Bill, have spent countless hours in the Maine woods and … Continue reading →

A Piping Plover Experience

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Fifteen campers, ages 7-10, of the Northern Maine YMCA’s Camp Sokosis in Biddeford enjoyed Piping Plover experiences July 14 and 16, 2010. Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Eric Hynes and Seasonal Piping Plover Biologist Kathryn Friens joined YCAS members Monica Grabin and Pat Moynahan in presenting a two hour program that included experiential learning of bird basics with a focus on Piping Plovers. Games and an art project were used to teach the lesson. The program aims to increase awareness of the Piping Plover’s plight in Southern Maine and discovery of what we can do about it. The indoor camp on … Continue reading →