I felt I was going, as Henry David Thoreau wrote, “to learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” I had no idea how truly unprepared I was to have my expectations surpassed. | Read more.
“At just past 4 a.m. on a day in early July, the first hints of light appear on Hog Island’s horizon. Lobster boats on Muscongus Bay soon labor to their pots, their unmuffled motors providing percussion to a disjointed symphony of buzzy black-throated green warblers, laughing common loons and chattering red squirrels. “By 4:45 a.m., … | Read more.
To the participants of this year’s work week from David Klinger: Thank you for your hard work, your fine fellowship, and your good will and devotion to Hog Island during our recently-completed “Friends of Hog Island” work week. We accomplished a great deal for the camp and planted a seed for the future of the … | Read more.
One of the most famous visitors to the Audubon Camp in Maine was marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, who walked Hog Island trails in 1960 and later briefly wrote about her trip in the acclaimed Silent Spring. Miss Carson was present that year for the dedication of Hog Island as a perpetual sanctuary and … | Read more.
Thanks for the comments, Jean. I agree that Benjamin captured many facets of the Island so well. I'm sorry you... – Aug 16, 9:34 PM
hi jay: this is really impressive photography and commentary. I also checked out ben's blog on Matinicus -- also great.... – Aug 16, 9:24 PM
Correction for Eric's e-mail, it should be snyder.eh@gmail.com – Jul 27, 6:46 PM Hog Island fans continue to comment on Benjamin's original post at: http://warblings.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/hog-island-2010/#comments Take a look! – Jul 05, 6:48 PMFriend of Hog Island is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Please donate now via our secure online server. Choose a level:
A choice determined long ago
By David Klinger To employ the vehicle of planned giving to benefit a special place in Maine was a decision in which I had no choice and precious little say — because my gift was determined long before I arrived on the scene. My gift was determined one summer day in 1908 when Mabel Loomis … | Read more.