Conservation At Home

Anyone can help conserve national, state, and local parks and other protected areas by taking action at home! Water, lands, and air are all connected, so the actions people take at home have far-reaching effects. People interested in helping protect water, air, and wildlife can do a variety of things: Plant native flowers, use dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures, limit or avoid fertilizer, and reduce water waste. Explore these topics for more ideas.

 

How You Can Help

  • bee hovers next to a yellow flower
    Help Pollinators

    Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive.

  • millions of stars light the night sky with the silhouettes of the woods surrounding the river in the
    Protect Night Skies

    You, your neighbors, and your community can make a difference in conserving our heritage of starry skies.

  • a brown bear stands behind grass in the fall
    Coexist with Bears

    People, neighborhoods, and communities can prevent problems with bears.

  • a person wearing a helmet bicycles on a path
    Live Green

    Take a positive step toward developing a more efficient home and a healthier community.

  • Two hikers walk on a path in the woods.
    Recreate Responsibly

    Practice Leave No Trace principles to reduce your impact.

  • A bird perched on a branch
    Help Birds

    Explore this list of the seven simple actions to help birds.

Last updated: January 12, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 446
Patten, ME 04765

Phone:

207-456-6001
Staff are generally available to answer the phone between 8 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Messages are checked in the morning on weekends and intermittently throughout the day when staff are available.

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