Recorded workshops & trainings Archives – Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

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Finding Frogs

Posted on April 13, 2021 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Who’s behind the spring serenade? As our Maine frogs start to move about and sing, spring is a good time of year to find and identify them. Join naturalist Sarah Gladu for an online program to learn all about Maine frogs: how to find them, how to identify them by their song, what interesting behaviors and characteristics they may have, and why they are important in our local habitats. Sarah will also talk about some threats to frog populations and share ideas for helping to protect frogs and other amphibians in your neighborhood. Recorded on April 9, 2021 in Damariscotta, …

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Attracting bluebirds to your fields and feeders

Posted on March 23, 2021 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Join Sarah Gladu to learn how to feed and house bluebirds. Sarah will talk about characteristics specific to bluebirds, such as their family life and eating habits, and let you know how to ensure the houses you provide are both attractive to bluebirds and secure from predators. She will also share resources for purchasing bluebird houses, kits, poles and predator guards.

Animal Tracks and Signs

Posted on February 18, 2021 by

Sarah Gladu Posted in On the trails, Recorded workshops & trainings

How do you tell a fisher from an otter by its footprints? Learn the finer points of tracking Maine wildlife in this online program with naturalist Sarah Gladu.

Sarah shares photos of tracks and signs and discusses the animals who left them, from birds to weasels.

Dodge Point Forestry Tour

Posted on February 12, 2021 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in On the trails, Recorded workshops & trainings, Walks & Talks

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the harvest operation at Dodge Point Public Land in Newcastle, Maine. Hear about the goals, scope and status of the current project, and get some background on the Dodge Point property, formerly the award-winning Freeman Tree Farm. Forester Stephen Richardson explains how BPL is managing the stand for forest health, wildlife, and recreation, and answers participants’ questions about the expected short and long-term impacts of the harvest.

A winter walk at Walpole Woods

Posted on January 15, 2021 by

Sarah Gladu Posted in Nature Notes, On the trails, Recorded workshops & trainings

Join Sarah for a walk at Walpole Woods in South Bristol. This upland forest habitat provides wonderful cover and food for all sorts of animals and birds. See tracks left by jumping mice, red and gray squirrel, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, fox and more. Sarah also points out interesting plants, trees and other features she encounters along the way.

Your backyard as a conservation treasure

Posted on January 14, 2021 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

In this online program, Research Ecologist, Conservation Planner, and Coastal Rivers trustee Peter McKinley takes a look at how the ecology of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region ties in to other regions, including the boreal forest. He shares how individual property owners, no matter how large or small the property, can contribute to the larger landscape of wildlife conservation in this region.

Water Quality in the Damariscotta River Estuary

Posted on December 21, 2020 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

volunteers record water quality data in the estuary

The Damariscotta River estuary is the backbone of our local economy. It offers incredible recreational opportunities and supports diverse and abundant wildlife. This invaluable resource is monitored on a regular, on-going basis by Coastal Rivers through a citizen-science water monitoring project.

In this recorded workshop you’ll hear from Sarah Gladu of Coastal Rivers and Kathleen Thornton from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center. They discuss estuarine conditions and share observations made from their analysis of Coastal River’s water quality data.

Build a Better Buffer

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Looking at Lakes and Ponds, Recorded workshops & trainings

One of the most important things every property owner can do is to have a great buffer between your home and lawn and any stream, lake, pond, estuary, or ocean. Join Sarah Gladu for slides, video and conversation about how to create a great buffer.

Foraging for fall wild edibles

Posted on September 17, 2020 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Are you wondering how to make good use of the wild plants around your home? Naturalist Sarah Gladu, Coastal Rivers’ Director of Education and Citizen Science, can help you to get started. Follow along as she points out greens, bark, berries and tubers that are commonly found in midcoast Maine and shares some basic recipes.

Tour the Middens

Posted on September 1, 2020 by

Hannah McGhee Posted in Recorded workshops & trainings

Join Sarah Gladu, Coastal Rivers’ Director of Education and Citizen Science, for a tour of the Whaleback shell middens in Damariscotta, Maine. Whaleback is one of the largest middens on the east coast and a tribute to the Wabanaki people’s ancestors and their resourcefulness.