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The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library continues on Thursday, November 21, at 6:30 PM with a presentation with Chris Lewey, Sharon Fisher, and Jane Lounsbury, siblings and co-authors of The Science of Watching, the Art of Seeing, and The Power of Nature Absorption. This event will take place in-person at the Camden Public Library in the Picker Room.
Discover a simple compass pointing toward an enhanced natural world awareness that everyone can experience. Chris Lewey and co-authors Sharon Fisher and Jane Lounsbury present an introduction to their newly released book: The Science of Watching, The Art of Seeing, and the Power of Nature Absorption. Just published in January, it beautifully encapsulates the profound connections between humanity and our natural world, offering a refreshing perspective that resonates deeply with the reader. There are books that encourage a connection with Nature on many different levels, but we make connections with scientific facts and spiritual relationships that open us to different perspectives and increase our awareness of the sacred all around us.
Nature Absorption brings about physical, mental, and spiritual transformations. This book is a useful tool for birders, nature enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone seeking to increase their knowledge, experience, and insight, going beyond identification. Join the authors in a captivating exploration of Nature Absorption, delving into its profound impact on our lives and the extraordinary connections we share with the natural world.
Chris Lewey, Executive Director and Founder of RAVEN Interpretive Programs, has led tours and programs for RAVEN, as well as such organizations as the Maine Audubon Society, Smithsonian Study Tours, Road Scholar, Tauck World Discovery and the National Wildlife Federation. Chris has taught ornithology for the National Audubon Society at their Hog Island ecology camp on the coast of Maine, where he was the Director of their Joy of Birding and Breaking into Birding programs for many years. A native New Englander and licensed Maine Guide, Chris is very much at home on the coast or in the mountains where his fascination with wildlife and conservation is enthusiastically shared.
Sharon Fisher began her teaching career with a degree in history and a secondary school certification. However, one summer in Boston, having become involved in the administration of a Massachusetts state-wide educational program for very young, special needs children, her career took a major change in direction. With additional training and a second certification in elementary education, her work with young children began. Her career spanned forty years of teaching in a variety of situations, including both public and private schools. Sharon works for RAVEN Interpretive Programs in a number of capacities. She developed walking tours for historic places, acts as an interpretive guide, and presents ecological slide programs of the White Mountains. Sharon lives with her family in the White Mountains of Western Maine.
Jane Lounsbury left the Boston area to travel through Europe in the late sixties. Living and working in Manchester, England; Madrid, Spain; and Davos Dorf, Switzerland; allowed her world perspective to be intimately shaped by many cultures and natural environments. After returning to the States and perching for a time within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Jane migrated East, back home to her native New England. She has over forty years’ administrative experience in a variety of fields, including RAVEN Interpretive Programs. Jane assisted with the development of, and participated in, RAVEN’s wildlife trips and educational workshops. Jane now lives with her family on the “quiet side” of the White Mountains.
MID-COAST AUDUBON, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX, LINCOLN, AND WALDO
Mid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership, education and community awareness.
Throughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs.