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Exploring the Variety of Life: Biodiversity in Maine and Beyond

When we hear the term ‘biodiversity,’ many of us think of it as a ‘good thing.’ But do we understand why? Nancy Olmstead, Conservation Ecologist with the Maine branch of […]

The Secret Lives of Fireflies

Learn about fireflies including the danger and intrigue of firefly dating!

The Androscoggin River: Ripe for Renewal

Learn about the Androscoggin River and opportunities to continue its renewal.

What Poplar Trees Can Tell Us about Forests of the Future April 7 - Learn how research on poplar trees is shedding light on how trees may respond to our changing climate.
Joining Forces to Better Serve Our Community April 5 - BTLT & CREA announce that their organizations are merging, following approval by their Boards and respective memberships.
From One Salamander to a Statewide Movement: Maine Big Night March 1 - Learn how a boyhood fascination led to help for Maine's amphibians.
Battelle Grant Supports CREA’s Nature-Based Science for K-12 students January 20 - Battelle funding will support CREA school programs in 2023.
Sustainable Gift Giving December 9 - Get sustainable gift giving ideas and get inspired to reduce your use of plastics.
Caterpillars, Biodiversity, and You! June 9 - Learn about caterpillars' vital role in our landscapes and watch the presentation to get up close and personal with LIVE caterpillars!
Trash Talk and Recycling with Ecomaine May 27 - Get tips on how to make your waste stream more sustainable.
Community Conservation of Vernal Pools April 28 - Learn why vernal pools are important and a new tool for protecting them.
Warming Waters Bring Marine Invasion April 12 - Warming waters are bringing marine invaders...that we can eat!
Doug Tallamy: A Guide to Restoring the Little Things that Run the World March 24 - Watch Doug Tallamy's brilliant presentation explaining why declining insect populations are a big problem, and what we can do about it.
Mt. Ararat Student Presentations of 2021 Preserve Field Research March 14 - Mt. Ararat honors biology students present their 2021 Preserve field research at the Topsham Public Library.
Unlocking the Ecological Potential of Beavers February 23 - Beaver will create valuable habitat - for free - if we just let them, with a little help when necessary to prevent human - beaver conflicts.
Building Resilience in Challenging Times February 19 - Learn how to manage the emotional side of thinking about and working on the climate crisis.
Subtraction Is Action! February 4 - Learn how to live more sustainably by 'subtracting' rather than 'adding'.
Do Something! January 28 - Explore just a few of the many actions you can take to address climate change.
What’s on Your Dinner Plate? January 21 - Learn about the role food systems and food waste play in climate change and what you can do about it.
Maine Won’t Wait January 14 - Watch or read about highlights of the second session of CREA and BTLT’s Taking Action on Climate series.
Climate Inaction and Disinformation January 8 - Watch or read about highlights of the first session of CREA and BTLT's Taking Action on Climate series.
The Surprising Social Lives of Woodchucks November 24 - Dr. Chris Maher shares insights gained from 24 years of studying woodchucks at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth.
Volunteer Spotlight: Mt. Ararat Biology Mentors November 5 - Mentors make high school field research at the Preserve possible every fall.
4th Grade Geologists November 5 - HBS 4th graders learn geology through hands-on activities at the Ecology Center.
Rewilding: Ten Easy Ways October 27 - Learn about the vital role native plants play in our landscapes and what you can do to bring them back.
Bringing the Mighty Chestnut Back October 1 - Learn the fascinating story of efforts to return this keystone species to the eastern forest.
Ferns, Mosses, Mushrooms and More – Exploring Cryptogams at the Preserve September 20 - Ferns, mosses, mushrooms and more inspire Cryptogam walk participants to learn more.
Maine’s Turtles…and How You Can Help Them May 26 - MDIFW lead reptile biologist Derek Yorks talks about Maine's turtles and what we can do to maintain their populations.
Bowdoin Students Help Maine Communities Tackle Climate Change May 1 - Five Bowdoin students share their work in Maine communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
CREA Summer Camp Returns! April 12 - CREA summer returns after a pandemic-forced year away.
Learning Is for the Birds: Bird Banding, Data, and Observations from BRI’s River Point March 25 - Learn what bird banding looks like and what it reveals about our feathered friends.
A Year into the Pandemic, Midcoast Summer Camps Fill Quickly March 23 - CREA summer camp sees rapid registration as families seek nature and camaraderie for pandemic-weary children.
Protecting Maine’s Environment in 2021 and Beyond March 19 - Get an update on what Maine's Legislature is up to on the environmental front from Pete Didisheim, NRCM's Advocacy Director.
Bringing the Fish Back February 24 - Learn about river and fish restoration efforts in Maine and meet the people who are making it happen!
Living A Life Less Wasteful January 31 - Learn how to reduce your waste - at home and out in the world - for the health of our planet.
Getting Started with Outdoor Learning: A Different Approach and Knowing What to Expect January 28 - Part Three of a three-part series for teachers on how to get started with outdoor learning.
Where Have All the Birdies Gone? January 27 - Learn about the decline in bird populations since 1970 and what you can do to rebuild them.
Fire on the Maine Landscape December 24 - Watch CREA and BTLT's December presentation on the role of fire in the Maine landscape.
Getting Started with Outdoor Learning: Part 2 – Simple Activities December 16 - Part Two of a three part series for teachers on how to get started with outdoor learning.
Getting Started with Outdoor Learning: Part 1 – Stepping out the Door December 15 - Part One of a three part series for teachers on how to get started with outdoor learning.
The Charismatic Loon November 25 - Learn about this elegant inhabitant of lakes and ponds with stunning photos and audio of its haunting calls.
CREA Supporting Students November 12 - Learn how CREA Educators are supporting schools and teachers during the pandemic by sharing tips and strategies on how to make outdoor learning effective and engaging.
Polar Adventure in Pursuit of Climate Science October 28 - Polar exploration meets climate science and we get a glimpse of Maine's changing climate in this presentation.
Plant Physiologist, Barry Logan: The Wildlands of Monhegan Island September 24 - Explore the fascinating interplay between humans and the natural world on Monhegan Island.
CREA Summer Camp CIT Program: Transforming Teens May 9 - CREA's CIT Program teaches confidence, leadership, and much more.
2020 Mt. Ararat Student Research Enriches Understanding of the Preserve January 2 - CREA supports a class of Mt. Ararat high school students as it dives into field research at Cathance River Nature Preserve for eight weeks, studying everything from heath ecology to cattail dieback in a fishless pond.
Preschoolers Revel in Over and Under the Snow December 12 - Learn the history of the Storywalk concept and how a group of local preschoolers reveled in CREA's first hosted Storywalk.
CREA Summer Camp: 2019 A Summer to Remember! October 16 - When was the last time you found a frog at your feet in the river, built a boat with your new best friend, did a solo-hike, or covered yourself in clay from head to toe? Been a while? If so, it’s time to come to CREA Camp.
CREA’s Outdoor Learning Network October 15 - Many teachers crave time to brainstorm ideas about outdoor teaching and share their experiences, so CREA Educators conceived of the Outdoor Learning Network (OLN) - a forum for peer collaboration around outdoor, place-based teaching.
What’s Special about CREA Summer Camp March 21 - CREA adds new themes to our science and art-based summer camp curriculum, engaging young minds to explore, invent, and discover the natural world that surrounds them.
Place-Based Learning March 21 - Three foundations support CREA Educators' new initiative to help local teachers find new ways to take learning outdoors.
CREA Alum Baxter Worthing March 21 - Baxter Worthings' CREA experience inspired his avocation as a biologist as well as a passion for conservation and environmental education.
2019: School Field Trips to the Ecology Center March 21 - Spring field trips to CREA by public elementary school classes get students outdoors - engaging them with hands-on, experiential science.