Mainely Phenology 3/10/18

Producers/Hosts: Hazel Stark and Joe Horn

Snow Fleas

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

Don’t get too disdainful of snow yet, because this is a prime time of year to keep an eye out for the silent surprising appearance of hopping pepper-like specks: snow fleas. I’m sure you’ve seen them, but if you haven’t seen them, they’ve definitely seen you.

Talk of the Towns 3/9/18

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Engineer: Amy Browne

Making Ellsworth a Model Green Community

Key Discussion Points:
What led to interest in making Ellsworth a model green community? (Climate change, pride in community, etc.) What were the various strands that made up the whole case to take action?
What were your initial steps as you got organized (listening to community members)? Steering Committee role, etc
What are the aspects of your work going forward? Examples of baseline info and projects? (mention all, but go into detail, depending on guests)
Green and conserved spaces
Waterfront, Waterways and Water Management
Sustainable Maintenance and Environmental Interface
Waste Management/Recycling/ Composting
Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency/Public Transportation
Sustainable Development
What challenges are you facing? What are you learning about this work?
How can citizens learn more and get involved?

Guests:
Mary Blackstone, Ellsworth Garden Club
Aaron Dority, Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Brett Ciccotelli, Downeast Salmon Federation