Program

Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most charismatic and iconic species of our grasslands. They, along with other grassland species, have suffered the steepest losses of North American birds in recent decades, facing threats on several fronts simultaneously. Join us as we learn about the birds of our grasslands, the challenges they face, and...

Insects comprise over half of all species described on earth. One of Maine’s more colorful and conspicuous insect groups are the Lepidoptera—butterflies and moths. Butterflies serve an important ecological role both as pollinators of many wildflowers and as prey to larger species ranging from dragonflies to migrant warblers. In this talk, wildlife biologist Phillip deMaynadier...