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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Jr. Naturalists at home

Learn to observe closely Keeping a nature journal has so many benefits! Journals are one of many ways to explore nature. Writing about and drawing what you see encourages you to sit quietly and observe closely. For this reason, many people find it to be a relaxing and grounding activity. If you keep a nature journal for many seasons, you can use it to track changes in the environment over time. And flipping back through your notes and sketches can also bring back memories of your experiences, not to mention some satisfaction and pride! At the beginning of each entry, …

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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Did you know that your septic system, by design, releases nutrients onto your property? Under the right (or wrong) conditions, these nutrients can be responsible for algae blooms and other water quality issues in lakes and ponds. It’s up to homeowners to make sure systems are working as well as possible and not contributing to water pollution.

Join David Rocque, retired Maine state soil scientist and septic system guru, to get the “dirty” on how septic systems work, different types available to homeowners, and required maintenance. David also discusses what effects septic systems can have on lakes, estuaries, streams and ponds.

David’s workshop is geared toward homeowners, but is also relevant to anyone wanting more information about the latest system technology or to learn more about soils, disposal fields, and siting concerns.

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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Do you live on or near the water – whether the ocean, a lake or pond, a river or stream? Our waterways are beautiful and offer many opportunities for recreation, but they are also vulnerable. Threats to our local lakes, ponds, and rivers include toxic cyanobacteria or algae blooms, erosion and sediment, and bacterial contamination.

The good news is, there are many low or no-cost projects shorefront homeowners can do that make a significant difference to long-term water quality by promoting water infiltration and reducing run-off.

Join Director of Education and Community Science, Sarah Gladu, as she touches on shoreline buffers, septic systems, drip lines, driveway erosion, lawn care and other factors that might impact the water where you live.

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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Join Coastal Rivers for an online discussion with “Beaver Believer” Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. Goldfarb, an environmental journalist, discusses the history of this world-changing species; how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, and climate change; how we can coexist with this challenging but vital rodent; and how our modern conception of a healthy ecosystem is flawed.

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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Join author and terrestrial ecologist Tom Wessels for an online program on interpreting the history of the woodlands — whether they were once open agricultural land, impacted by wind events, fires, or logging — as well as unique plant adaptations and interesting coevolved interrelationships among the woodland species we might encounter.

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Posted on by Angela DesVeaux Posted in Season's Successes

As summer winds to a close, so does Coastal River’s Camp Mummichog. It was an amazing season full of exploration, education, and laughter shared among campers and staff.

Camp Mummichog offers nature education in many forms: hands-on exploration, physical activity, art, music, writing, games, field trips, and more. Campers explore the forests, marshes and fields of Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm and take field trips to nearby preserves and other locations.

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