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SUMMARY:Backyard Birding Activity Kits
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island has created free “Backyard Birding” themed activity kits for kids that will be available for families to pick up at Carver Memorial Library beginning Saturday\, March 7. Late winter is a great time to put out a bird feeder and observe what feathered friends come to your backyard. The birds that overwinter are desperate for food\, and soon migratory birds will return!  Each activity kit will include a wooden craft set for building a simple bird feeder\, birdseed\, and a blank journal where your child can record the birds that visit and note their behaviors. Handouts will feature information about common backyard bird species that winter in Maine\, along with journal prompts and templates\, and a list of other nature exploration activities to try in late winter. \nThe kits are intended for children ages 5-12. Donations to Friends of Sears Island are always gratefully accepted to allow the organization to continue to offer programming to all at no cost. Activity kit quantities are limited and will be distributed to families on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPre-registration is no longer required to receive a kit- simply stop by Carver Memorial Library in Searsport when they are open (beginning March 7) and request a kit for your child while supplies last! \nFriends of Sears Island’s children’s programs and activity kits are sponsored by First National Bank.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/backyard-birding-activity-kits/
LOCATION:Carver Library\, 12 Union St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child & Parent Activity,Children's Nature Program,Family Activity
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SUMMARY:Cabin Fever Reliever: Community Crafting Event
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15\, from 1:30-3:30 pm Friends of Sears Island will host an all ages community crafting program. Here’s a great chance to get out of the house and have a change of scenery while gathering with others to create a variety of fun projects! The program will be held at Mermaid Plaza at 1 East Main Street in Searsport. Friends of Sears Island will have several crafting stations set up\, where participants can make decoupaged shell trinket dishes\, springy cherry blossom and forsythia branch decorations\, a mini toadstool and moss craft\, felted friendship bracelets\, button trees\, and decorate rocks for your garden. Participants will have approximately 20 minutes at each station\, allowing the option to make all the projects if desired. Spend the afternoon visiting with friends and neighbors and create some cheery items to brighten your home while we wait for spring! \nThis program is for all ages\, young and old and in between\, but children must attend with an accompanying adult. To help defray materials costs\, we are suggesting a $5 donation per person\, or $10 per family. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP to outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org so that we can anticipate the quantity of materials we will need to have on hand. This also allows us to be in touch with you to remind you of the event and to share updates. Participants should wear old clothes or bring an apron or painting smock.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/cabin-fever-reliever-community-crafting-event/
LOCATION:Mermaid Plaza\, 1 East Main St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of the Birds: Decades of Change
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Sears Island will be hosting a Zoom presentation titled “State of the Birds: Decades of Change\,” on Thursday\, March 19\, at 6:30pm. Bird populations in Maine are continually changing. This presentation covers the last few decades and discusses which species are disappearing\, which are increasing\, and then looks ahead to wonder what the future of Maine birds might be. Nick Lund is Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager. He is a birder and bird writer\, the author of books including The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Maine\, and his newest\, A World Without Birds. \nPlease visit https://tinyurl.com/state-of-the-birds to sign up. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom prior to the event.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/state-of-the-birds-decades-of-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers willing to help us do a spring cleanup of the island on the morning of Saturday\, April 18\, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. If you are interested in helping us with some island stewardship we would be most grateful! \nSign up at: https://tinyurl.com/Sears-Island-spring-cleanup
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/spring/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Sears Island Rd.\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
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SUMMARY:Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 6\, at 6:30pm Friends of Sears Island will host a Zoom presentation given by Ron Butler about the butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. This presentation will cover the taxonomy\, evolution\, morphology\, and ecological significance of butterflies. It will include images of some representative species of the region’s six butterfly families\, explore butterfly conservation issues (particularly climate change)\, and briefly consider the ‘insect apocalypse’. The presentation will conclude with some recommended butterfly identification guides\, apps\, and websites. \nRon Butler is an animal ecologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maine at Farmington\, where he taught courses in Zoology\, Entomology\, Ecology\, and Conservation Biology. While Ron spent the first part of his career conducting research with seabirds in Maine\, Newfoundland\, and Antarctica\, for the past several decades his work has focused on ecologically important groups of insects in Maine.  Ron helped plan and coordinate several state-wide citizen science initiatives\, including the Maine Damselfly and Dragonfly Survey\, the Maine Butterfly Survey\, the Maine Bumble Bee Atlas\, and (presently) the Maine Flower Fly Survey.  Ron co-authored Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces  (2023) and Dragonflies and Damselflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces (in press). \nPlease visit https://tinyurl.com/butterflies-of-maine to sign up. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom prior to the event.
URL:https://friendsofsearsisland.org/event/butterflies-of-maine-and-the-canadian-maritimes/
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CATEGORIES:Adult Nature Program,Natural History Seminar,Zoom Nature Program
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