Matt Liebman, Iowa State University The development of modern, industrial agriculture has been characterized by large reductions in biological diversity, both across landscapes and within farming systems. Loss of biodiversity […]
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Joseph Zydlewski Professor, Wildlife, Fisheries, & Conservation Biology Assistant Unit Leader, USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Dams affect fish species in some obvious ways. These effects, and […]
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Speaker: David R. Maidment, University of Texas at Austin In August 2016 the National Weather Service launched the new National Water Model, which continually forecasts the flow in 2.7 million stream reaches covering 3.2 million miles of rivers and streams of the continental United States. From atmosphere to the oceans, from coast to coast, water […]
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Timothy Downs Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Clark University There is much to be gained from taking a much more integrative view of the sustainability challenges of mega-cities like Mexico City, and designing projects accordingly. Three ‘conundrums’ for sustainable development (SD) can be articulated: 1) The Socio-Ecological Complexity Conundrum; 2) The Varying Temporal/Spatial Scales Conundrum; […]
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"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Composting but Were Afraid to Ask." This will be going on simultaneously to a campus trash sort on April 18th that we hope will raise awareness in the campus community of all of the organic waste that could be composted, as well as single sort recycling that should […] |
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Find out more about Protecting our Water Environment Would you like to know about... Where are employment opportunities in the Environmental field? What strategies will help students be successful in securing employment after college? Are there internship opportunities available? What are the emerging areas of practice and how is the profession changing? What are the […]
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Tabling at Hannafords in South Portland and Scarborough from 11am-3pm on Saturday April 22. Information about food waste pilots as well as counter-top bins will be available. |
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Carly Sponarski, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, UMaine Humans are the underlying factor in conflicts concerning how wildlife should be managed (Manfredo, Teel, & Bright, 2003). For management planning to […]
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Adult eduction class in Scarborough about the pilots and composting in general: 6:30-8:30 at Scarborough High School. https://scarborough.coursestorm.com/course/innovations-in-food-waste-to-compost-curbside-pick-up-coming-to-a-neighborhood-near-you?search=curbside New! Did you know that in North America, an estimated 40% of […]
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Speaker: Matt Scott, Aquatic Biologist Emeritus This talk will provide a living history of the state of water quality in Maine by aquatic biologist Matt Scott. Matt will focus on […]
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Listen or watch an edition of Maine Calling on May 4th dedicated to Maine Composts Week. Maine Calling airs daily from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Hosted by Jennifer Rooks, this show […]
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Scarborough curbside organics pickup pilot Open House. May 4th currently planned for the evening. Here you can learn about the new Organics Pilot starting in May! Location TBA! |
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Gene Roy of the Oakland Public Library will be reading There's a Hair in My Dirt" at 10:30am on Friday May 5th for the Children's Story Hour. There will also […] |
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Maine Ag in the Classroom Presents: MAINE SCHOOL GARDEN DAY K – 12 EDUCATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP Hosted by the Falmouth School System High School Cafeteria, 74 Woodville Rd., Falmouth Saturday, May […]
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Microscopes, nets, stories, crafts and snacks! The Friends of Edith Patch host another amazing Insect Adventures! All ages are welcome to this FREE event! At 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am readings […]
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It's time to build our big spring compost pile. Learn how to build a good pile with the right amounts of carbon and nitrogen materials. Work clothes, boots and gardening/work […] |
