Hirundo Wildlife Refuge is 2,460 acres of conserved woodlands and wetlands just West of Old Town, Maine dedicated to preserving nature while providing educational and recreational opportunities to the public.
Hirundo offers 7+ miles of marked trails, river access, public programs, and free, rental opportunities for canoes, kayaks, and snowshoes. Our universal access trail, the Trail of the Senses, offers an opportunity to access and experience nature for sensory and mobility-impaired communities as well as the elderly.
With our proximity to the University of Maine campus in Orono, the Refuge acts as a living laboratory for a wide range of University classes and student projects.
We offer environmental educational programs to schools and the public throughout the year and are dedicated to cultivating a love of nature in local youth and fostering future generations of environmental stewards.
We’re proud to be a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner, joining a global network of organizations advancing environmental solutions worldwide.
MISSION STATEMENT
To enjoy, understand, and protect Hirundo's natural and cultural environment
for the mutual well-being of our human and wildlife communities.
In Short: Enjoy, Learn, Protect.
VISION STATEMENT
Everyone living in balance with nature.
VALUES
We believe that there is a mutually beneficial relationship between the people and the natural
communities in which they live.
We believe that an understanding of nature stimulates an active involvement in stewardship.
We believe that all people regardless of origin, age, abilities or financial resources can benefit from
an intimate association with nature.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees Title Background
Dick Andren (EdD) Educator
Dan Day Business Administration
Scott Friedlander Treasurer Key Bank Branch Manager
Madeleine Landrum Student Trustee UMaine PhD Candidate
Roxane Larouche (RN, MSN, ANP) OR Nurse, Birder
Stephanie Larouche (MD) Chair Clinical Research
Veronica Larouche (MA) Hospital Russian Translator
Laura Lewis Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Diane Norris Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Margaret “Peggy” LeClair (MBA) Accountant
G. Radford “Rad” Mayfield, III (MS/MA) Science Teacher, Bird Bander
Bob Pomeroy History Teacher
James Rohrbaugh Healthcare Executive and Financial Officer
Laura Sanborn Retired Penobscot County Commissioner
Peter Schilling (PhD) University Liason Educator, UMaine Innovation Center for Teaching + Learning
Rebecca Sgouros (MSc) Vice Chair Environmental Archaeology
Judy Walker (PhD, CCC-SLP) UMaine Professor Emerita, Speech Language Path
Kailey White Military Family Outdoor Programs Manager
Emily Burnham
Fundraising, Outreach & Marketing Consultant
COMING SOON
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Howard Corbett
Refuge
Manager
Howard has experience in forestry, arboriculture, and land management, including work in national forests, and plays a key role in maintaining Hirundo’s trails and preparing the refuge for visitors.
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Outdoor Activity: Canoeing
Season: Autumn
Wildlife: Otter
Madison Eaton
Volunteer + Rentals Manager
COMING SOON
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Maddie Eberly
Program
Coordinator
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Jody Stevenson
Grants
Consultant
Jody is a former social worker who discovered a passion for grant writing. After becoming a nonprofit development director, she started a grant consultancy firm to help organizations like Hirundo carry out their missions.
Favorites
Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Season: Autumn
Wildlife: Finches
MEET OUR STAFF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees Title Background
Dick Andren (EdD) Educator
Dan Day Business Administration
Roxane Larouche (RN, MSN, ANP) OR Nurse, Birder
Veronica Larouche (MA) Hospital Russian Translator
Laura Lewis Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Maine Master Naturalist
Diane Norris Vice Chair Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Marielle Postava-Davigno (PhD) UMA Assist Professor of Biology
G. Radford “Rad” Mayfield, III (MS/MA) High School Principal, Bird Bander
James Rohrbaugh Healthcare Executive and Financial Officer
Peter Schilling (PhD) University Liaison Educator, UMaine Innovation Center for Teaching + Learning
Rebecca Sgouros (MSc) Chair Environmental Archaeology
Sarah Turner (PhD candidate) Aquatic Animal Health, UMaine
Judy Walker (PhD, CCC-SLP) UMaine Professor Emerita, Speech Language Path
Kailey White Outdoor Recreation, Nonprofit outreach
