State Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, reads a proclamation from Gov. Janet Mills recognizing the Stanton Bird Club’s 100th anniversary. The proclamation noted the club’s importance in the community in providing nature education, stewardship for over 850 acres of land including Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, and for its long history of working to focus public awareness […]
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Stanton Bird Club events set
LEWISTON — A story published Saturday on Page B3 should have stated the dates of events for Stanton Bird Club are Sunday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb 16.
Stanton Bird Club announces February events
The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has announced the February event schedule. All events are free and open to the public. Sunday, Feb. 3, Lewiston, 2 to 4 p.m. The club will host an open house at L/A Arts Gallery, 221 Lisbon St. Images of Maine birds by a local artist, Dan Cake, will be […]
Bird counters on the lookout
Stanton Bird Club members, from left, Judy Marden, Dan Marquis and Doug Boyd take part in Saturday’s annual Christmas Bird Count, checking on a trail off Switzerland Road by Gulf Island Dam in Lewiston. Six teams fanned out across parts of Lewiston and Auburn, and surrounding towns to record the type, location and time of day […]
Stanton Bird Club announces January events
The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has announced events planned for January. All events are free and open to the public. Monday, Jan. 7, Lewiston, 6:30 p.m. The club’s next meeting will feature guest speaker Michael Perry of Freeport. The meeting will be held in room 285 at USM-LAC, 55 Westminster St. Perry […]
Stanton Bird Club announces December events
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has announced its events for December. Saturday, Dec. 1, field trip surveying “Lewiston/Auburn Lakes and Rivers.” Folks will meet at 8 a.m. at the parking lot by J.C. Penney, Auburn Mall, 550 Center St. From there, carpooling will be arranged to visit the various locations. The […]
Rotary Breakfast Club to host Stanton Bird Club members
AUBURN — Stanton Bird Club members Steven Reed and Douglas Boyd will speak at the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Reed, who is retired and has a master’s degree in environmental education, is an avid birder and naturalist. He is an active volunteer for the Stanton Bird Club as a […]
Year of the Bird and Migratory Bird Treaty Act centennial recognized
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and the Stanton Bird Club recently received a joint resolution from the Maine State Legislature recognizing 2018 as the International Year of the Bird and the centennial of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. With this designation by National Geographic and the National Audubon Society, the Year of the […]
Stanton Bird Club announces October events
The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has eight events planned in October. Monday, Oct. 1. Auburn Public Library, 6 p.m. A joint program with the Auburn Public Library featuring Melissa Kim, author of the children’s book “Snowy Owl,” a true story about a snowy owl in Maine. Jada Smith, an artist and birder from […]
Stanton Bird Club announces September events
AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has three events planned for the month of September. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, will find the club having a Centennial Walk. The YMCA’s new Outdoor Learning and Education Center (OLEC) will be the site for birdwatching on Wednesday, Sept. 19. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, there […]