This year, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its namesake’s seminal work, “Silent
Spring.” Join the Refuge in its celebration kickoff on Saturday, June 9, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Refuge headquarters on 321 Port Road in Wells. Bring
the whole family for guided tours along the Rachel Carson Trail, nature crafts,
exhibits from local organizations, live animal demonstrations and performances
from local artists. Make your own bird feeder, take home a tree to plant,
explore the tidal critters touch tank, design your own nature-inspired t-shirt,
learn about local flora and fauna, participate in the Wildlife Olympics, and
more. Guided tours along the Carson Trail and events include Bird
Identification at 7 a.m., Salt Marsh Ecology at 10 a.m., York Center for
Wildlife’s “Raptors and Reptiles” live animal show from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Flora of Maine Walk at 1 p.m., a local 6th grader’s National History Day performance
of “Reactions to Silent Spring and Reforms to the Environment” at 1:30 p.m.,
and the Sense of Wonder walk at 2 p.m.. Purchase sandwiches and baked goods
from Borealis Breads.
If you would like to learn more about Silent Spring’s 50th
Anniversary Celebration and Rachel Carson, visit www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson
for more information. (photo courtesy of wikipedia)
