by Rolf Olsen | Sep 8, 2020 | FOSI News
On Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00pm, the Belfast Free Library and Friends of Sears Island co-hosted a virtual presentation with Seth Benz titled “Dust Off Your Binoculars, Fall Bird Migration is Upon Us!” Shorebirds, hawks, seaducks, gannets, songbirds:...
by Rolf Olsen | Sep 8, 2020 | FOSI News
SORRY, ALL SEPTEMBER MIGRATION KITS ARE RESERVED! WE WILL OFFER A NEW KIT IN OCTOBER, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK. At the start of the school year, Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) typically kicks off Science Squad, a monthly after school program for youth ages 5-12 and their...
by Rolf Olsen | May 19, 2020 | FOSI News
These images and video clips were taken on a hike along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island in May 2020, highlighting some of the plant and animal species one might encounter while exploring the island in spring. Created by Ashley Megquier.
by Rolf Olsen | May 19, 2020 | FOSI News
Click to view a recording of a Zoom presentation on vernal pools given by Dr. Amanda Cross of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This program was co-hosted by Friends of Sears Island and the Belfast Free Library in May 2020.
by Rolf Olsen | Apr 28, 2020 | FOSI News
On Monday May 4th, 6:30 pm the Belfast Free Library in collaboration with Friends of Sears Island will host a virtual presentation about vernal pools with Dr. Amanda Cross from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The program will be offered live via...
by Rolf Olsen | Mar 11, 2020 | FOSI News
To celebrate the start of spring, Friends of Sears Island will host an after-school science program for kids ages 6-12 about how seeds germinate and grow, and how we can prepare soil for optimal growth conditions. The program will be led by Jenni Judkins at the...
