Yearly Archives: 2005

Rachel Carson Scholar and Artwork to Appear in Damariscotta

From David Klinger Rachel Carson first visited Maine’s mid-coast almost 60 years ago, and the influence of the region’s sea and shore had profound and lasting impact on her writings, which launched the modern American environmental movement. Now, in their first appearance in Maine, the original artwork that accompanied Rachel Carson’s first book, Under the … | Read more.

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Come to your senses in the middle of Muscongus Bay

From The Boston Globe —8/7/2005 The island camp where all have congregated was started in 1936 by the National Audubon Society and is managed now by Maine Audubon. The 330-acre island of spruce, fir, white pine, and exquisite glades of ferns and moss is the legacy of a determined mother and daughter team. Mabel Loomis … | Read more.

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Memorable days of childhood

By Melissa Parsze I attended the Audubon Youth Camp on Hog Island thirteen years ago, when I was just 10 years old. I actually won a scholarship to attend through an essay contest in the Audubon newspaper we received in my fourth grade class. I have never forgotten the experience I had while on Hog … | Read more.

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Join Us for 2005 Work and Learn Week in June

From David Klinger We’re looking forward to seeing “Friends of Hog Island” volunteers, new and not-so-new, at our upcoming “Work and Learn” session June 12-17! We’ve got a long list of projects to tackle as we prepare to help Hog Island wake from its winter slumber, in anticipation of our best summer yet! Seth Benz … | Read more.

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Bart Cadbury: Crossing the Bar

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From David Klinger Friends, I must report to you that we have temporarily slipped our main mooring. Our dear colleague, mentor, and guiding light, Bart Cadbury, died of cancer April 6 at his home in Hanover, New Hampshire. Those of you who have been associated with the Audubon Camp in Maine know of his lasting … | Read more.

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