At new exhibit coming to the Maine State Musem, Children will be able to explore inside the tree and out as they are encouraged to think like a scientist, learn about the forest environment, and discover animal and plant habitats.
The area will also feature a mural by Rebekah Raye, whose work on the project is funded through grants from the Fisher Foundation and Elsie and William Viles Foundation.
Matagorda Magic, : The Hidden Life of a Texas Bay, Among Winners of 2025 RIVERBY AWARD A primer and celebration of the diversity of life in Matagorda Bay, an introduction to the value of estuaries in coastal ecology, and a sweet, intimate story of three banded Oystercatchers who call the bay home. Matagorda Magic: The… Continue Reading
Rebekah has installed a wonderful painted wooden panel for kids in the children’s room of the Blue Hill Library. The curved maple panel, is now integrated into the Larchwood Children’s room desk, inviting small hands to explore this magical piece that features Eider ducks, a bear, a fox, a Hermit Thrush, and other creatures from… Continue Reading
New bronzes, a Seal Pup, Fox, Owl, Hare, and Two Turtles (different patinas)! You can imagine that I am very excited. Now my sculptures will be able to live outside! Curious Fox Night Poet Forest Dream Golden Box Turtle Box Turtle Salty Seal Pup Continue Reading
The John Burroughs Association is pleased to announce the results of its twenty-fourth annual Riverby Award competition for excellent natural history books for young readers. The four books on the 2013 list contain rewarding observations that come to naturalists, authors and illustrators after patient hours of personal observation. The awards will be presented on Monday,… Continue Reading
Augusta – Nearly 350 librarians and educators from public and school libraries from around Maine converged on Augusta today for the 25th Annual Reading Round Up conference promoting reading and literature for children and young adults. One of the highlights of the event was an award ceremony honoring books, authors and illustrators representing excellence in… Continue Reading