By Julie Mcleod Would you like to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard? Native plants support and restore our ecosystems. And now, thanks to the Maine Audubon Native Plant Finder, you can find which plants are the best fit for your yard/property, available sunlight and more. And then pick them up at one of the…
By Amy Paradysz Beyond their deliciously earthy culinary contributions, mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. About half the varieties of edible mushrooms are considered functional foods, meaning they may have a positive effect on health beyond nutrition. Fungi have a variety of health benefits — and surprisingly creative environmental uses. Superfood nutrition.…
Granola is a beloved pantry staple in many households. And making your own custom granola is a fun, easy process that allows you to enjoy your crunch exactly as you like it – and saves money to boot!
By Amy Paradysz People all over the world have been using the power of touch — or massage — for thousands of years to heal injuries, relieve pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation. By calming the nervous system and relaxing your muscles, a massage can refresh you physically, emotionally and mentally. The type –…
Young people are driving some of Maine’s biggest environmental movements, going beyond climate strikes and voter drives to enlist broader community, municipal, corporate and legislative support for projects with lasting impact.
Driving Electric Vehicles in Maine: a Q&A with Efficiency Maine In 2019, Efficiency Maine began several incentives to expand the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to help Mainers save on fuel and maintenance costs and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the atmosphere. The incentives focus on expanding the network of electric…
By Carey Kish From Alpine Peaks of granite and leafy green hills, sparkling blue lakes and ponds and pristine rivers and streams to long stretches of sandy beach, spruce-studded peninsulas, remote islands and rugged headlands, Maine is home to a remarkable array of natural landscapes. Incredibly, some 4 million acres of the state’s total land…
By Andrea Lani WHEN YOU SEE A BALD EAGLE perched in a spruce tree overlooking a tidal estuary, thank Rachel Carson. That a trip to the shore is often rewarded with an eagle sighting can be attributed in large part to Carson’s 1962 book, Silent Spring. The book sounded the alarm about the dangers to…
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY CAREY KISH What could be better than a refreshing craft brew with your trail companions after an enjoyable walk in the great outdoors? A little downtime with a pint in hand to reflect on the day’s activities in the woods and mountains while conjuring up plans for the next hike-and-brew combo,…
By Heather Chandler and Jasmine Haines Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own true experience of a place. In this new series, we profile five of our favorite places to get off-the-beaten-path in Maine – Biddeford, Skowhegan, Lewiston, and the Liberty/Union and Eastport/Lubec regions. These…