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2008 Work for Wildlife Day More than 700 people pitched in across the state to "work for wildlife" at our second annual Statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 26.  Mass Audubon and New England Farm and Garden Association Honor 2008 Conservation Teachers of the Year For outstanding contributions to conservation, science and environmental education, three Massachusetts educators have been chosen as the Conservation Teachers of the Year.  Brian Skerry’s Ocean Wild at Visual Arts Center
The National Geographic photographer’s photos will be on display May 18 – September 21.  Time is what we make of it. Take action now to help Mass Audubon meet the environmental challenges of today, and pass on a greener, healthier world to those who follow.  Mass Audubon Submits Written Comments on DEIS Mass Audubon completed its review of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Mineral Management Service’s Cape Wind Energy Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released in January 2008.  'Tropical Adventure' in Concord – May 27 Bruce Beehler will share his extraordinary adventures in the Indonesian rainforest. Learn about his experiences and see images of recently discovered animal species first introduced on 60 Minutes.  How Does Your Garden Grow? With Native Plants and Drumlin Farm Seedlings! Plant sale runs May 10-26. Seedling sale runs May 24 and 25.  Oil Before Food? A Talk on Sustainable Agriculture and Eating Locally
Dr. John Carroll of the University of New Hampshire to speak at Drumlin Farm May 19.
 Learn How You Can Harness the Power of the Sun Through Mass Audubon's New Web Content Learn how the sun harnesses energy, how you can join the clean power movement, and share your own stories in our interactive web content.  Funding Environmental Education No Child Left Inside Coalition works to pass critical legislation.  Bird-a-thon at Wellfleet Bay Bird-a-thon is coming soon and we need your help to bird watch for the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary this year!  2007 Legislative Report Card See how your legislator voted on environmental issues in 2007!  Fifth Annual Native Plant Sale – June 7 & 8 Native plants and wildflowers can attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.  Support the Natural Heritage Program with Your Tax Return Check Line 32 on your state tax return to help fund NHESP.  Bird-a-thon 2008 – 25 Years & Counting This year's annual statewide birding event takes place on May 16-17. Show your support by making a donation or joining a team.
 The Peace of Wild Things An art contest and exhibit at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary  Superbowl of Birding V Results A record number of participants and good weather helped make this event a success.  Update on Mass Audubon’s Cape Wind Review Mass Audubon is conducting a technical review of the Federal Draft Environmental Impact Statement.  Mass Audubon and Housatonic Valley Association Receive Major Education Grant for Berkshires The Housatonic Environmental Literacy Program (HELP) for the River will reach the majority of K-12 schools in Berkshire County.  Citizen Science Initiatives - Join Our CSI Team Participate in research at a South Shore Sanctuary to help further our knowledge of the natural world.  Connecting Children and Nature Mass Audubon's Education Department recently hosted a conference exploring new avenues for education.  Tia Pinney Stars in Educational Videos Tia Pinney, Teacher Naturalist and Adult Program Coordinator at Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, was filmed for more than 60 short online educational videos on farming.  Wayne Petersen Stars in Educational Videos Need help choosing a binocular or spotting scope? Want tips for birding by ear? IBA Director Wayne Petersen offers sound advice for birders of all abilities.  We Really Do Have Something to Crow About! Auction Raises $130,000 to Benefit Campaign for Drumlin Farm!  Help Make Ms. G the Official 'Groundhog of the Commonwealth!' Sign the petition to show your support Drumlin's furry resident.  Charles Foster Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Mass Audubon presents prestigious Morgan Award to Commonwealth’s first Secretary of Environmental Affairs  Announcing 2007 Audubon 'A' Award Winners Mass Audubon honors Susanna Colloredo-Mansfield and Alan French for their dedication to conservation.  Rocky Hill Sneak Peek On October 21, nearly 200 people visited Mass Audubon’s newest acquisition in Groton.
 Moose Hill 2008 Calendars are here! Order yours today!  Drumlin Farm's Community Preschool Puts Youngsters in Touch with Nature Preschool for children ages 3-5 is now open and enrolling at Drumlin Farm.  Duck Derby Raises Nearly $28,000 for Allens Pond 3,752 ducks rode the tide into Allens Pond August 25th  Taunton River closer to Wild and Scenic River status Mass Audubon recently submitted a letter of support to congress for designation of the Taunton as a Wild and Scenic River.  Mass Audubon Defends Citizen Appeals Mass Audubon opposes the proposed elimination of the longstanding right of citizens to appeal wetlands permits issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.  Noted Author and Climber Ed Webster to Speak on Martha's Vineyard Free lecture and book signing on August 20 in Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard, with donations accepted to benefit Mass Audubon’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary  Community Effort Helps Mass Audubon Protect 404 Acres In Groton Mass Audubon's Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary habitat supports turtles, 100 bird species, and nearly 250 plant species.  Town of Carver and Mass Audubon Collaborate to Protect High Priority Land The Town of Carver recently made its first land conservation purchase which will permanently preserve 221 acres of ecologically significant land in the Taunton River watershed water supply.  Bird-a-thon 2007 The results are in!  Drumlin Farm Soars High in Bird-a-thon The Bird-a-thon 2007 results are in!  Legislative Report Card How did your state representative and state senator vote on environmental bills and funding measures?  Position Statement on South Coast Wind Energy Project at Buzzards Bay
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South Coast Wind Energy Project at Buzzards Bay  Mass Audubon Comments on Renewable Energy & Alternate Use Programmatic EIS Scoping Mass Audubon continued to publicly comment on the Interior Department's efforts to solicit comments from the American public on renewable energy projects and alternate use of facilities in federal waters.  Mass Audubon's Position Statement on Wind Energy Development Mass Audubon supports the responsible planning, permitting, and production of renewable energy resources including wind energy.  Mass Audubon Position on Wind Energy As responsible citizens, stewards, and advocates, Mass Audubon strongly supports public policies and private projects that advance energy conservation and efficiency. 
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