Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we postponed the Symposium originally scheduled for May 14-15 in Rangeley, Maine to October 26-27, 2020.

Although we are disappointed about the postponement of the Symposium, we are pleased to announce that the Editors of Northeastern Naturalist have approved a special issue to be published based on Symposium topics and presentations. We will move forward with the special issue despite the postponement; specifically, draft papers will be due to issue editors (Nelson and MacKenzie) by September 1, 2020 with a likely final publication date in spring 2021. As you continue to work on your Symposium presentation projects, please consider submitting a paper for consideration in the special issue. It does not need to be focused solely in Maine – papers are welcomed that have broader regional relevance. If you are considering submitting a paper, please email Sarah Nelson at snelson@outdoors.org for more information and updates.

Abstracts for posters to be presented at the symposium will continue to be accepted until September 1, 2020 (same deadline for draft papers). The Call for Abstracts can be found on the Maine Mountain Collaborative website.