Join us for Annual Meeting 2025!

July 25th, 4:00pm • Skoog Park • Vinalhaven

“Look Up & Listen: Stories of Deep Nature Connection & Bird Conservation on the Maine Coast.”

Keynote Speaker : Dan Gardoqui

Naturalist, educator and Maine's best bird-mimic, Dan Gardoqui, has spent over three decades sharing his passion, knowledge and joy for the more-than-human-world with people of all ages. Dan will share inspiring tales of time spent learning from birds and update us on the many successful bird conservation initiatives underway along the Maine coast and beyond.

Bio: 

Dan Gardoqui is an award-winning educator, naturalist and guide living in southern Maine. Dubbed "the bird whisperer" Dan spends most of his outdoor time observing and being curious about the language of birds - as documented in this short film, The Birder. Dan served as science & audio editor for "What the Robin Knows" and contributed to multiple field guides on birds, mammals and wildlife tracking. He is a Registered Maine Guide, Certified Wildlife Tracker, Certified Bird Guide who has led hundreds of walks, talks, workshops, expeditions and travel tours throughout North America, Canada, and Southern Africa. When not working, Dan enjoys trail running, hiking, foraging, hunting in the Agamenticus region of Southern Maine.