A look through a microscope at a tiny sample of moss and lichen reveals a hidden forest teeming with life—and shows why these small organisms play an outsized role in forest health and conservation.

Barbara Murphy’s journey from a suburban upbringing to a life rooted in gardening reveals how small, everyday interactions with the natural world can foster deep connection and lasting conservation values. At Valentine Farm’s Habitat For All Garden, she has helped create a welcoming space where anyone can experience nature up close—and discover that meaningful connection begins right at home.

Spring bird songs are building across Maine. Discover what chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers reveal about nesting season and migration.