Maine Audubon

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon's Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we'll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland's diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 - 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring y

Come join Maine Audubon’s Land Steward for an afternoon of sanctuary trail maintenance at Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary in West Bath. Volunteers will assist with the site preparation and construction of a new timber foot bridge that will help provide a more sustainable solution for passage. Volunteers should be prepared to hike in approximately a mile, while carrying tools and equipment across uneven tread surfaces. Participants should feel comfortable using hand tools such as hammers, folding s

Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested areas, and tidal mud flats. Birding Walk Saturday, June 6, 8-9:30 am With many resident bird species defending territories

Native Plants Festival & Sale Saturday, June 6, 9 am to 3 pm Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth Join us for our annual Native Plants Festival! Surround yourself with fellow native gardening enthusiasts, discover our extensive and informational native plants resources, and talk to our friendly native plants experts to choose the perfect plants for your garden. We will be selling thousands of beautiful and ecologically beneficial herbaceous plants, ferns, shrubs, and trees. Throughout

Have you ever wondered what creatures are living right in the heart of our city? Join us for an easy stroll along the banks of the Kenduskeag River as we slow down, look closely, and discover the wild neighbors thriving in our own backyard. We will help you see the river in a whole new way, making this walk fun and fascinating for curious kids and adults alike. No experience needed! Just a sense of wonder and comfortable shoes. Free. Designed for all ages. Presented in collaboration with B

Kennebunk Plains offers birders an amazing opportunity to see a variety of grassland birds, including the endangered Grasshopper Sparrow and threatened Upland Sandpiper, among other uncommon species in a very unique habitat. Join Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox for a morning bird walk looking for many of the species that call this grassland home. 9 June 2026 7–10 am $10 / $15 Webber Hill Road, Kennebunk Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of

Join Noah Gibb for a walk searching for birds in this unique habitat. Whether you are looking for sparrows, wading birds, or maybe that new rare bird, this walk is for you. All levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow. Participants will meet at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and may go to spots around the marsh. Free, donations cheerfully accepted! Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require acco

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor activities and adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Weekly on Wednesdays April 29 to June 10 (7 weeks) 9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am $96/member child, $120/nonmember child Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 free Advanced registration is e

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon's Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we'll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland's diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 - 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring y

Learn about the marsh wildlife and plants as you paddle along the Dunstan River led by a Maine Audubon Guide. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided by Maine Audubon. 10-11:30 am $16/adult, $12/child (ages 6-18) No reservations, drop in only. June 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email

Major Gregory Sanborn Wildlife Management Area, formerly known as the Brownfield Bog, is a major birding hotspot in Maine due to the diversity of birds that breed there. Targets include Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Yellow-throated Vireos, and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, and also the variety of warblers and waterbirds, including displaying Wilson’s Snipe, make this spot that is always worth a visit. Bog Road, Brownfield 16 June 2026 7-10 am $10 members / $15 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to prov

Join Noah Gibb for a walk searching for birds in this unique habitat. Whether you are looking for sparrows, wading birds, or maybe that new rare bird, this walk is for you. All levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow. Participants will meet at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and may go to spots around the marsh. Free, donations cheerfully accepted! Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require acco

Explore the marsh for plants and animals through discovery-oriented, fun-filled activities that use all five senses. Spots are limited to first come, first served. Wednesdays, June 17–August 26 10:30 am–12 pm $22/nonmember family $18/member family (2 adults, 2 children) $10 per additional adult, $5 per additional child Max of $30 nonmember family and $25 member family Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon's Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we'll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland's diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 - 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring y

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Weekly, Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am June 19 - August 22 Free for members, $8 for nonmembers Maine Audubon strives

Please join Maine Audubon’s Land Steward for an afternoon of sanctuary trail work at Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary in Freeport, ME. Volunteers will assist with a tread resurfacing project that will help an area that’s currently experiencing drainage issues. Volunteers should be willing to hike up to a half mile while carrying a variety of tools and materials across uneven tread surfaces. Participants should feel comfortable using hand tools such as hammers, folding saws, loppers, shovels, an

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Weekly, Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am June 19 - August 22 Free for members, $8 for nonmembers Maine Audubon strives

Registration opens on April 1 at noon. In partnership with Monson Arts, featuring Sally Stockwell and Sarah Shaw For Advanced Creatives who work in any art form and would like to enrich their engagement with nature. This special three-day retreat and workshop is designed to deepen creative engagement with the Maine woods, and immerse participants in the older forests and crystalline ponds of Borestone Mountain. It’s an opportunity to explore a unique ecosystem, from the lilliputian moss

Registration opens on April 1 at noon. In partnership with Monson Arts, featuring Sally Stockwell and Sarah Shaw For Advanced Creatives who work in any art form and would like to enrich their engagement with nature. This special three-day retreat and workshop is designed to deepen creative engagement with the Maine woods, and immerse participants in the older forests and crystalline ponds of Borestone Mountain. It’s an opportunity to explore a unique ecosystem, from the lilliputian moss

Registration opens on April 1 at noon. In partnership with Monson Arts, featuring Sally Stockwell and Sarah Shaw For Advanced Creatives who work in any art form and would like to enrich their engagement with nature. This special three-day retreat and workshop is designed to deepen creative engagement with the Maine woods, and immerse participants in the older forests and crystalline ponds of Borestone Mountain. It’s an opportunity to explore a unique ecosystem, from the lilliputian moss

Join Noah Gibb for a walk searching for birds in this unique habitat. Whether you are looking for sparrows, wading birds, or maybe that new rare bird, this walk is for you. All levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow. Participants will meet at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and may go to spots around the marsh. Free, donations cheerfully accepted! Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require acco

Explore the marsh for plants and animals through discovery-oriented, fun-filled activities that use all five senses. Spots are limited to first come, first served. Wednesdays, June 17–August 26 10:30 am–12 pm $22/nonmember family $18/member family (2 adults, 2 children) $10 per additional adult, $5 per additional child Max of $30 nonmember family and $25 member family Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you