Naturally Distracted

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Regional Stewardship Manager Kirk Gentalen’s Naturally Distracted column* is chock full of info, jokes, and amazing wildlife photos taken while out exploring the Midcoast. Don’t miss a single installment!

*Formerly known as Nature Bummin’.

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Favorite Tree – The Trail, The Blood, and The Fisher

A story about Kirk's new favorite tree and the lessons it taught him.

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A Calendar of My Own

If you live in Maine (or New England for that matter) you've probably experienced the turbulent transition from winter to…

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What’s Your Favorite (Porcu)sign?

Tracking wildlife isn't always about finding wildlife. More often than not, it's about what you can learn from the clues…

Friendly Neighborhood Thissells

"Neighborhood." When you think about your neighborhood, you might be thinking about the people that live down the street or…

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You Had Me at Snow Fleas…

A story about love… Kirk's love for tracking and snow fleas specifically.

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