Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Chapter is based in Camden and serves communities in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties and adjacent areas.
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Wild Ones Mount Washington Valley (Seedling) Chapter serves Oxford and Cumberland counties in Maine, Carroll County in New Hampshire, and the surrounding areas.
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Upcoming Chapter Events in Maine
"Monarch Butterflies: A Deep Dive into Species Specifics" Zoom Webinar with Chelsea B. Plimpton
Hosted by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Join biologist, native plant enthusiast, and Wild Ones Midcoast Maine board member, Chelsea B. Plimpton, for a fascinating and informative presentation detailing the life of monarch butterflies on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
Chelsea will teach us about pollination and monarch butterfly species characteristics as well as discuss participation opportunities within several citizen science research projects.
Chelsea will also share information about native milkweed species as well as highlight woody and herbaceous plants that provide nectar for summer breeding and migrating monarch butterflies. Learn what you can do to support monarchs and other pollinators in your own garden and beyond!
The Truth About Rodenticides: Expert Panel and Community Q&A at Camden Public Library
Hosted by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine ChapterPublic Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Rodenticide usage for pest control is becoming rampant and has devastating impacts on wildlife. Instead of solving the problem, these poisons are killing wildlife including rodents’ natural predators, as well as pets. Rodents who eat rodenticides from bait boxes are then consumed by predators, who are poisoned in turn. Homeowners may not even know that their own pest management systems uses rodenticides and are contributing to what has been called “the new DDT.” This begs the urgent question: are rodenticides causing the next Silent Spring?
Wild Ones Midcoast Maine and Camden Public Library are partnering to present “The Truth About Rodenticides,” a community event featuring a panel of experts from around the state who will educate us about rodenticides from their unique perspectives. We will also learn about effective methods of Integrated Pest Management that don’t use these dangerous poisons. The goal of the evening is to spread awareness of this crisis, get up to date on related legislation, learn about alternatives, ask questions, share dialogue, and take a concrete step towards protecting our wildlife.