By Betsy Cadbury The beds were all made, the paths were tidy, the front rooms of both the Port Hole and the Queen Mary had been transformed into lovely sitting rooms with vases of flowers and stone lamps, hand-made by Sue Schubel and her willing Student Assistants, there were fresh flowers on all the tables … | Read more.
By Tom Schaefer As a project of Friends of Hog Island, the Hog Island History Project (HIHP) has targeted the Audubon Camp’s 75th anniversary in 2011 for the release of a comprehensive history of Hog Island. With the working title Mother Church: A History of the Hog Island Audubon Camp — from an expression borrowed … | Read more.
Members of the public are invited to the island, which normally is accessible only by private boat, to explore, take a guided hike, tour the camp’s restored 19th-century farm buildings, or just relax and enjoy the wildlife. Round-trip boat transportation starts at 10 a.m.; last boat leaves the island at 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged … | Read more.
BREMEN, Maine, July 11, 2006 — This summer, Maine Audubon is launching new half- and one-day adventures to explore nature on and around Hog Island Audubon Center in Muscongus Bay. Since 1936, Hog Island residential summer sessions for adults and young people have been led by some of the most respected naturalists and environmental educators … | 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:
Summer 2007 Sneak Preview and Schedule
From Seth Benz, director (Note: Elderhostel price update, below.) This year marked the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Hog Island as a center for learning and loving the Maine coast. Some historians say that the instruction that has taken place here was the inspiration for our nation’s ethic of nature ecology. And, during its … | Read more.