Hosts Nyalat Biliew, Matthew Cannon, and Philip Mathieu return to the studio to reflect on what we learned in the first season of Redefining Conservation, how the podcast has already sparked conversations with other partners, and how you can take action to further the mission of redefining conservation for a just transition to a sustainable future.…

In this episode we’ll introduce you to our New Director, Pete Nichols. Pete Nichols, a Maine native, joined Sierra Club Maine as Chapter Director in September 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Director of Edgecomb-based Midcoast Conservancy. He has also worked as the International Organizing Director for Waterkeeper Alliance, an inter…

Join us to learn about the state of our coastal waters and ecosystems and how we can protect them. For over 40 years, Glenn Page has been working on creating pathways to place-based transformation of our coasts/oceans/watersheds that integrate numerous social and ecological issues. His advanced degrees are in interdisciplinary marine science and ev…

In this episode, we talk about community land trusts, affordable housing, food access, and energy democracy. A lot in a short amount of time! We hear from Greg Watson, the current Curator of the World Game Workshop and World Grid Project at the Schumacher Center for New Economics, focusing on community food systems and the intersections between loc…

In this episode, we talk to Desiree Vargas, Food Sovereignty Director of Presente! Maine is a non-profit organization working to empower displaced indigenous and Afro-Latinx peoples of Maine through survival programs, community power building, cultural celebration, and transformative healing practice. Presente! targets three key program areas: Comm…

Tune in to episode 5 to hear from Sally Stockwell about biodiversity and endangered species in Maine. Sally Stockwell is the Director of Conservation for Maine Audubon. She is a wildlife ecologist with experience in the conservation of nongmo, rare, and endangered species in freshwater wetlands, coastal beaches and marshes, and northern forests. Sh…

We'll be talking to Amara Ifeji and Tony Antione about outdoor accessibility and the importance of mobilizing our youth to join the movement. Amara Ifeji is a climate and environmental justice leader, recognized as a National Geographic Explorer and recipient of prestigious awards. She is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Maine Environment…

In this episode, we'll dive into forestry conservation in Maine with Eliza Townsend and John Hagan. Eliza is an experienced leader in Maine politics, advocacy, non-profits, and conservation. She served in the Maine House of Reps for 8 years, then was Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Maine Conservation. John Hagan is a Ph.D. ecologist who was…

In this episode, we talk to Luke Sekera-Flanders and Nicki Sekera about the importance of protecting our water resources. Luke is the co-founder and Youth Lead of Community Water Justice, a statewide network of frontline communities fighting against water privatization and working to ensure sustainable access to clean water for all. Nickie Sekera i…

In this episode, we speak with Lokotah Sanborn, a community organizer and member of the Penobscot Nation with extensive experience in racial and environmental justice. We'll discuss the importance of land access, land rights, and the role of the Landback movement in our current conservation structure. Tune in to learn more about how you can help pr…

This week, we're releasing a special episode featuring a lightly-edited recording of our October webinar "Visioning a Resilient Future: The Role of Farmland Protection in Reaching Maine's Climate Goals." In this special edition, we welcome distinguished guests including Senator Craig Hickman, Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Co…

In this episode we’ll be introducing our SCM team including our staff, Nyalat Biliew and Matthew Cannon, our 30x30 team volunteers Anna Siegel, Philip Mathieu, and Minot Weld, and our two interns, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef and Grace Deng. Join us as we discuss the meaning of 30x30, what conservation looks like in Maine today, and what we have in store …

Sierra Club Maine launched our first ever podcast series, Redefining Conservation, on November 1st, 2023. The podcast focuses on the need to preserve 30 percent of the state’s land, water, and forest by 2030, and beyond. Specifically, it will explore the 30x30 goal’s impact on Maine and the strategies used to achieve it. As climate change and habit…