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August 2025

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Passages August 2025

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Ghost Pipe: A Curious Plant of the Forest Floor — The Plant Ladies explore the strange and fascinating ghost pipe, a pale woodland plant that survives without photosynthesis by drawing nutrients through underground fungal networks.

Faces and Flukes: The Personal Side of Whale Watching — A longtime whale researcher reflects on memorable encounters with individual humpback whales and the emotional connections that keep scientists and observers dedicated to studying them.

Community Events and Summer Activities Across the Islands — From library programs and reading groups to local gatherings and workshops, August brings a full calendar of activities for residents and visitors.

Island News, Notices, and Local Updates — Community announcements, meetings, and everyday news from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck.