The Charismatic Loon
Learn about this elegant inhabitant of lakes and ponds with stunning photos and audio of its haunting calls.
Learn about this elegant inhabitant of lakes and ponds with stunning photos and audio of its haunting calls.
Explore the fascinating interplay between humans and the natural world on Monhegan Island.
CREA Educator Sarah Rodgers joins Nat Wheelwright on Maine Calling to talk about how nature can enrich our lives during the pandemic.
Native pollinators are particularly beneficial – learn about these often solitary insects and how to build a mason bee condo that will help their progeny overwinter.
David Reed, a photographer who has explored much of the Cathance River Preserve, shares his tips on how to photograph one of nature’s most majestic insects: dragonflies!
Vernal pools host a wonderful world of slimy salamander and frog eggs and ‘wee beasties’ – the strange world of vernal pool invertebrates, some of which could be cast in a horror movie!
Getting outdoors in spring is wonderful after winter snow and cold, but remember to prepare for ticks.
Check out local naturalist Nat Wheelwright’s wonderful video describing his therapy in times of the coronavirus.
Hear and see the unusual history of Bowdoin College’s remote research station, the quirky journey by which it came into Bowdoin’s hands, and an overview of the research it hosts every summer.
Enjoy this bit of trivia about a caterpillar that has evolved to tolerate winter temperatures.