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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · 4d

The Decameron is the original White Lotus

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 15d

“The American Southwest” is a new film that explores the importance of the Colorado River to people & to wildlife.

Part natural history film, part social documentary, it explores the challenges the Colorado faces as its resources are stretched thin by the demands for cities, energy and agriculture.

‘We can have abundant rivers and wildlife’: Director of ‘The American Southwest’ on new film

At its roots, The American Southwest, from Fin and Fur Films, is a natural history documentary. “I’m a wildlife guy,” says director Ben Masters, who founded Fin and Fur in 2012. His infatuation with…

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · 16d

Just attended a community conversation with him last night. Most earnest, genuine dude out there; he’s bent on making Maine a better place for the people who live here.

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · Oct 2

I take my coffee with maple syrup and cinnamon and that’s all you need to know 🍂

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 30

📣ME BPL wants your feedback on its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan by Oct. 1st

You can help:
Identify gaps in access
Inform funding decisions
Design strategies to improve Maine recreation

Take action to ensure our most beautiful places are protected by submitting your survey today!

Microsoft Forms

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 29

Budding leaders from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all had the opportunity this weekend to learn from experienced outings leaders, build skills in planning and safety, and of course enjoy the autumn scenery!

Stay tuned to chapter calendars for exciting events led by these great new additions

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 26

We are excited to share that Karin Tilberg will be our keynote speaker for our member’s annual celebration on October 4th!

Join us at the Wolfe’s Neck Center to enjoy an afternoon of family friendly activities, live music, and amazing food. Purchase tickets in advance at sierraclub.org/maine/events

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · Sep 23

There’s a choir of naked sign-wearing lunatics the town square screaming “DOOM!” But guess what?

They’re wrong. Kinda.

Grow Through What You Go Through: Your Guide to Surviving the End Times

The world ended in 536 A.D.

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 22

Sun Day Success!!! ☀️ We had so much fun seeing all your beautiful faces in Portland supporting clean energy in Maine 🌲

@thirdactmaine.bsky.social sure knows how to throw the brightest party on the block 🌟

You can learn more about our clean energy initiatives by visiting us at sierraclub.org/maine

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 15

Our public lands are under attack... Again.

In a push to convert public lands into corporate profits, congress is attempting to repeal the Roadless Rule.

We need you help- Submit your comment today at sc.org/roadless, and call your representatives in support of our national forests!

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Sep 12

A longstanding effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide Atlantic puffins with a crucial nesting habitat and a place to thrive. https://to.pbs.org/4nmmQzY

How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine

Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continu...

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · Sep 11

Getting really into bread lately.

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Kate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · Sep 11

Humans: sometimes bad, sometimes good, capable of great. Me, in today’s @theguardian.com Long Read
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster

Some days it can feel as if climate catastrophe is inevitable. But history is full of cases – such as the banning of whaling and CFCs – that show humanity can come together to avert disaster

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · Sep 9

You can smell Fall on the air

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our national forests = our lungs, our water, our escape. Revoking the "Roadless Area Conservation Rule" would be devastating. Submit your public comment today at sc.org/roadless

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Sep 2

Several resolutions which are set to be introduced to Congress on September 3rd would overturn 3 BLM resource management plans in key wilderness states.

This takes OUR voice away from future decisions for public lands. Send an email or make a call to ask your Representative to vote NO! 📳

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Birding in Maine is like a farm-to-table restaurant. The offerings are always fresh, and the menu changes with each season." www.bangordailynews.com/2025/09/02/o...

Maine birding adventures: Choose your own fall migration experience

"Birding in Maine is like a farm-to-table restaurant. The offerings are always fresh, and the menu changes with each season."

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · Aug 30

Nature puts food on our tables.
Nature filters the water we drink.
Nature cleans the air we breathe.
Nature protects us from natural disasters.
Nature powers our livelihoods.
Nature protects our health.

And now, nature needs us.

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Aug 25

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As fall migration gets underway, millions of birds will be moving south through the state. Some will collide with glass windows, and we'd like your help in identifying which birds are dying, and which windows they're hitting.

Join an info session on Sept 4 at 12pm.

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Big news for BC’s wild salmon! The Fraser River sockeye salmon return is estimated at 6.3 million fish, more than 13x last year's. Partnerships with First Nations and the federal government to help wild salmon are showing promising signs of success.

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Ashley Nye @ashleynye.bsky.social · Aug 18

Me: Damn that’s unfortunate *keeps scrolling*
Me, later: wait. That HAS to be the onion, right? *sigh of relief*

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Aug 13

Offshore wind turbines are supporting healthy habitats for all kinds of marine life! Anglers at the Block Island Fishing Tournament were able to experience the joys of recreational
fishing and the possibilities of co-existence between communities, wildlife, and clean energy.

220K views · 889 reactions | As anglers, fishing the healthy habitat created around offshore wind turbines feels like cheating. When offshore wind sites are planned, developed, and operated safely an...

As anglers, fishing the healthy habitat created around offshore wind turbines feels like cheating. When offshore wind sites are planned, developed, and operated safely and responsibly, wildlife,...

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Sierra Club Maine @sierraclubmaine.bsky.social · Aug 12

Grassroots organizations like us rely on volunteers like YOU to make meaningful impacts in our communities both big and small. Join us Wednesday at noon to learn more about volunteering with our various teams, or reach out to [email protected]!

Photo by Sara Reeves for The Luupe

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Aug 6

Here’s the simple truth that Donald Trump doesn’t want you to know:

Climate change is making extreme weather disasters more frequent and severe.

If we do not get our act together, this will only get worse.

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