Help us celebrate!
In June 1973, the first suitcase of puffins made its way to Bremen, ME, an act that effectively launched Project Puffin. Here we are, fifty years later, celebrating the success and impact of this project and stepping into the next 50 years of seabird conservation and restoration.
Want to join the celebration? Whether near or far, there is seabird fun for everyone!
In 1973 a young biologist hatched a plan to bring a charismatic seabird back to Maine. It was the start of a five-decade scientific adventure that would ultimately revolutionize seabird restoration.
The Project Puffin Visitor Center, open May through December, offers lectures in the summer months.
Combining creativity, community and conservation, Puffin Palooza shares the miraculous story of Project Puffin.
The Seabird Institute is proud to partner with local breweries, cideries, and wineries throughout the state to share the magic of seabirds with communities across Maine.
Adopt now and receive: A Certificate of Adoption, A biography of "your" puffin, and The book How We Brought Puffins Back To Egg Rock by Stephen Kress.
The Project Puffin Visitor Center (PPVC) is located at 311 Main Street in downtown Rockland, Maine. The center opened its doors officially on July 1, 2006.