The Wrack

Two new murals painted by Cape Elizabeth High School graduating senior Emma Shedd will welcome summer campers and introduce the beach habitat to students.

Bad things can happen when we don't pay attention to what's happening in the world around us. Is there a good way to snap attention back to nature?

Fyke netting in the York River in April and May 2017 resulted in well over 1,000 rainbow smelt caught and released, plus evidence of successful spawning in the river.

It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a team to save a raccoon.

What do you do when wild animals move into your attic?

WindowDressers inserts made such a noticeable difference here that we're inspired to help you save money and stay warmer next winter.

Pictures from our 2017 cool and damp Earth Day Celebration.

Uncommon goose makes a brief visit to the Little River marsh and becomes the latest addition to the Wells Reserve bird list.

Over the past three years, it has been the practice of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm to publish a bit of make-believe each April Fools Day. We have posted hoax articles to draw attention to real issues like staff changes, invasive species, and the health of local rivers. Unfortunately, this year the truth-blurring antics of President Trump and his staff have convinced us that adding fake news to the local scene, even if only in jest, would be counter-productive and irresponsible.

Paddle on calm and quiet waters while observing wildlife and learning about the natural history of estuaries, our treasured habitats.