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Beyond the Shelves Archive

NASA on Total Eclipse Safety
With funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Space Science Institute, through its Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program has provided libraries . . . read more »
For More About Eclipses
As always, if you would like to do a little more investigating into the science behind this celestial wonder take a look at the books . . . read more »
Preventing Wildfires
Forests are amazing places covering almost a third of the Earth’s land, including over 700 million acres in the United States (that’s about 529 million . . . read more »
Campfire Rules
In the United States, nearly nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people not being careful. Help Smokey prevent these types of fires by . . . read more »
Smokey’s Scouts
Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) has launched Smokey’s Scouts, a forest-friendly mobile matching game for kids, teens, and adults, in an effort to . . . read more »
New Witherle Woods Entrance!
Our last hike featured Castine’s very own Hatch Cove. We encouraged families to take this hike and do some journaling and observing the path in . . . read more »
Preparing for Your Visit
Before you take to the trail, click here to download your printable copy of the Pocket Guide to Maine Animal Tracks. For additional insights take . . . read more »