Mainely Phenology 5/26/18

Producers/Hosts: Hazel Stark and Joe Horn

Apple Flowers

Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at mainelyphenology.wordpress.com

An apple tree in full bloom is a sight, smell, and sound to behold. If you’d ever doubted whether summer would actually arrive, apple flowers tell us that it will, no matter what the weather report says. But beyond their beauty and use to us today, apple trees reveal a crisp slice of springtime necessity as rich as the flavor of apple pie.

Coastal Conversations 5/25/18

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Coastal and ocean issues: Co-managing MAINE’S soft shell clams

Key Discussion Points:
a) how does clam management work
b) what are the threats to the clam population (predation, water quality etc)
c) local efforts at conservation of clam flats

Guests:
Michael Pinkham, Gouldsboro and Steuben shellfish warden
Ronnie Parrott, slammer from Steuben and Gouldsboro
Bridie McGreavy, UMaine and MAINE shellfish advisory committee