Conservation groups and community members have important roles to play in combatting extreme weather events.
Author Archives: Stacey Cramp
Watershed Moments:
Stories from Sebago to the City
Episode #3: Craft Brewery Co-Owner Christie Mahaffey
Learn from a scientist about the importance of clean water for great beer, the Maine economy, and community well-being.
Nature Nearby:
A series of tips for enjoying nature close to home
Entry #5: Water Coloring Pages, Round 2
The coloring pages two local artists created for us last year in honor of Drinking Water Week were such a hit that we invited two other Maine creatives to join in on the fun this year!
Nature Nearby:
A series of tips for enjoying nature close to home
Entry #4: Sebago Region Trail Tips
Numerous studies show getting outdoors is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. In honor of Earth Day, we’ve prepared this list of outdoor activities matched with appropriate preserves managed by our Sebago Lake watershed partners to help you get acquainted with some less-populated trails in the state that are under an hour’s drive from Greater Portland.
Watershed Moments:
Stories from Sebago to the City
Episode #2: Outdoorswoman Christi Holmes
Holmes talks about how and why she became a hunter and an angler, the challenges women interested in these outdoor activities face, and why the Sebago Lake watershed is a special place for recreation.
Nature Nearby:
A series of tips for enjoying nature close to home
Entry #3: Nature Book Recommendations
A selection of books about various topics related to nature and the outdoors that we’ve been learning from recently.
Watershed Moments:
Stories from Sebago to the City
Episode #1: Into the Woods with Forester Jesse Duplin
Duplin discusses the benefits of sustainable forestry and the unique timber, wildlife, and recreation values at the newly conserved Tiger Hill Community Forest at Sebago.
Nature Nearby:
A series of tips for enjoying nature close to home
Entry #2: Water Coloring Pages
In honor of Drinking Water Week, we invited two talented local artists to create coloring pages related to Greater Portland’s drinking water.
Nature Nearby:
A series of tips for enjoying nature close to home
Entry #1: Backyard Birding
We are fortunate in the Sebago watershed and downstream towns to have plentiful and varied bird habitat that supports hundreds of different bird species. All you really need to enjoy watching this bounty of birds is some time, a view of the outdoors, and a sense of curiosity. But this is a great time to get to know the birds as more than just part of the scenery.