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SUMMARY:Self-guided Interpretive Walk: Tracking Mammal Activity in Winter
DESCRIPTION:From March 15th-31st\, interpretive panels will temporarily be on display along the Homestead Trail.  As you walk along the trail\, you’ll see 20 different signs about learning to distinguish mammal tracks in late winter and early spring — which can be in snow\, mud\, or sand!  Information about other signs of mammal activity is included as well.  The interpretive trail begins at the kiosk just beyond the island gate\, and extends along the Homestead Trail to the field next to the old homestead foundation\, covering approximately half a mile.  This time of year the trail may be snowy\, icy\, or wet and muddy\, so please remember appropriate footwear and take it easy as you leave your own tracks along the trail! \nThe majority of the text and many of the photos used in this self-guided interpretive nature walk were borrowed from a slideshow presentation Sandra Mitchell gave for FOSI several years ago about learning to read animal tracks.  While we have supplemented some information and stock photography\, we deeply appreciate Sandra giving us permission to recycle her material and sharing her knowledge and photos with us!  Sandra Mitchell is a naturalist and nature photographer who has led many programs for FOSI over the years.  To learn more about her and see her work\, visit https://sandra-mitchell.com/.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/self-guided-interpretive-walk-tracking-mammal-activity-in-winter/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Family Activity,Health & Fitness,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Marine Mammal Stranding Response Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 29th\, 10am-1pm\, Allied Whale\, the marine mammal research program of the College of the Atlantic will present a morning of talks centered around marine mammal stranding response at Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. The speakers will include\, Rosemary Seton\, M.Sc.\, the Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator for Allied Whale\, and Dr. Carissa Bielamowicz Miller\, D.M.V.\, Allied Whale’s consulting veterinarian and a stranding volunteer. \nRosemary will give an introduction to strandings\, the whys and wherefores of response\, the stranding network\, the Marine Mammal Protection Act\, the differences in seal vs whale strandings\, performing necropsies\, and much more. She will also introduce attendees to the marine mammal species we find here in the Gulf of Maine. Dr. Bielamowicz Miller will speak on seal health assessment\, zoonotic diseases\, and safety working around marine mammals. By the end of this mini-workshop\, you will have a good understanding of stranding response\, the legalities surrounding these federally protected animals\, and know what to do if you spot a marine mammal on shore. \nThis workshop is cosponsored by Friends of Sears Island and Carver Memorial Library. Pre-registration for the event is required\, as space is limited. Please email Ashley at outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org to register.  \nPhoto caption: Harbor seal pup that was rescued by Allied Whale.  Photo courtesy of Allied Whale.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/marine-mammal-stranding-response-workshop/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program
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