A piping plover chick. In the past 15 years, 78 nesting pairs have fledged 101 chicks on NH beaches.

Public Urged to Protect Plovers Nesting on NH Beaches

5/24/2013 - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is urging the public to be aware of endangered birds on the state's beaches this summer, as there are five pairs of piping plovers nesting along the sandy shores of Hampton and Seabrook. Piping plovers are endangered in New Hampshire and threatened nationally.… SEE MORE
A brilliant May afternoon in Port Clyde.

When the Fog Clears, the Maine Coast Opens Up

5/14/2013 - As I mentioned in my previous post, the Maine coast is known for its thick fog, which swirls through coastal towns every spring and summer. This marine layer reduces the visibility drastically and hides the sun from all who wish to see it. But just as soon as the fog… SEE MORE
Port Clyde is gorgeous in all weather, but perhaps even more so in the fog.

Harbingers of Spring: The Foggy Days Of May

5/9/2013 - When the fog begins to roll in, you know summer can't be too far away. As I drive home down Route 131 toward Tenants Harbor and Port Clyde, the sun begins to disappear, the temperature plummets, and the wispy strands of spring fog move through the pine trees and across… SEE MORE
Exploring the natural world, one sea urchin at a time, at the new South Coast Center in Westerly.

Save the Bay Opens South Coast Center in Westerly

4/29/2013 - On April 27 Save the Bay was delighted to hold the grand opening of its South Coast Center in Westerly. The event was a huge success, with over 250 visitors touring our new location at 8 Broad Street. Many thanks go out to all of the Save The Bay volunteers,… SEE MORE
Afternoon clouds over Penobscot Bay.

Short Trail Leads to Long Views on Sears Island

4/8/2013 - The Blue Trail on Sears Island, northeast of Belfast, is a fantastic way to take in the views of northern Penobscot Bay. You can see Islesboro, Castine, Cape Rosier, Blue Hill, and many islands in between. There is a rocky beach and a beautiful assortment of spruce and birch trees.… SEE MORE
A natural — and temporary — art installation on Buzzards Bay. A second art project will be held April 6.

From Art to Vernal Pools, Dartmouth Is Alive in April

4/4/2013 - The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of walks, events, and lectures on tap in Dartmouth during the month of April. Whether you're interested in learning more about using the natural environment as an art medium or exploring some of Buzzards Bay's most significant vernal pools, our partners and… SEE MORE
IYRS students at work inside Restoration Hall in Newport.

RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs

3/29/2013 - The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE