Maine Audubon

Step into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with us as we turn Maine Audubon at Fields Pond into a 230 acre science laboratory! This 6-week afterschool club will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help discover how we can protect our planet—all while having tons of fall fun! This club combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature based experiments to deepen your students' connection with the natural world. Sign up your 2nd-5th grader today! While this

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Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses will be available to borrow. 8-9:30 am Every other Wednesday FREE, *Registration requested* (registrants wil

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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 adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September 16-Nov 4 9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 am $105 member/$140 nonmembers Drop-ins may be available upon request. Please email

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Join us every other week in fall for a shorter family program, aimed for learners age 4-7. This program can be an addition to Family Fun, or a standalone for folks who have aged out of the program. We’ll gather for storytime and an activity before walking to a free play spot where families can stay and play. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all children who will actively engage in the program. Wednesday afternoons, every other week September 23, October 7, October

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Join us at the Bangor Tree Nursery to help improve infrastructure in the nursery. We will be building shelves, installing a ramp, and repairing the fence. Participants must be 18+ and comfortable using power tools. The nursery is located at 939 Finson Rd, Bangor, ME. The nursery is a little ways down a dirt road. We will meet outside of the fenced nursery, cars can be parked along the dirt road. Wednesday, October 7 3–5 pm Bangor Community Tree Nursery This event is free and open to ever

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Learn the craft of weaving natural materials—grasses, bark, vines, and more—into functional, beautiful baskets with Jessica Steele. This hands-on class covers collecting, processing, and weaving with locally sourced materials such as cattail, pine needle, birch bark, willow, and grapevine. The workshop includes a presentation, live demos, and take-home materials. No experience necessary. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If y

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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

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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

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Join Maine Audubon staff for an hour of community science to help us monitor changes at Gilsland Farm this fall. Record observations using iNaturalist to help us survey plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife in a section of the sanctuary. Arrive at 7:30 am for instruction using the iNaturalist app, or join at 8 am as we get started. Program is led by Maine Audubon naturalists and Community Science Manager. Need a quick refresher: iNaturalist How-to Video with Doug Hitchcox 9/11, 10/9,

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Join Maine Audubon’s Land Steward for a morning of sanctuary work at Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary in Freeport. Volunteers will assist with tasks that include trail maintenance and invasive plant management. Volunteers should be willing to hike up to 2 miles while carrying tools and materials across uneven tread surfaces. Participants should feel comfortable using hand tools such as folding saws, loppers, pole saws, wheelbarrows, shovels, and tampers. Maine Audubon strives to pr

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Calling all birders! Take the Big Sit birding challenge with Maine Audubon. Our goal: document the most birds possible at Fields Pond in one day, from one location. Bring a chair and a picnic lunch, and watch for birds with us! Co-sponsored by Penobscot Valley Audubon Chapter. Come for the day or visit for a few hours. Saturday Oct 10, 7 am-4 pm The Big Sit Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accom

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Join us at the Auburn Tree nursery to help us get ready for winter. We will be pruning, planting, and mulching. The nursery is located at 115 North Auburn Rd, Auburn, ME 04210. We will meet in the parking lot and walk over to the nursery. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes for a site that can sometimes be damp, and bring a full water bottle, garden gloves and your favorite hand pruners if you have them. Otherwise, all tools and supplies will be provided. Saturday, October 10 9 am–12 pm Auburn

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Learn how to use field marks, substrate, and habitat to identify mushrooms. We’ll practice using field guides (provided) to identify whatever is popping up at Gilsland Farm. There will also be tips for photographing fungi for fun and to use later for identification. 10/10, 10 am-12 pm $8/ free for members 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 events@maine

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Step into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with us as we turn Maine Audubon at Fields Pond into a 230 acre science laboratory! This 6-week afterschool club will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help discover how we can protect our planet—all while having tons of fall fun! This club combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature based experiments to deepen your students' connection with the natural world. Sign up your 2nd-5th grader today! While this

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Bursting with wildflowers, grasses, pollinators, and birds, meadows are among Maine's most vibrant and wildlife-rich habitats. Join Maine Audubon's Native Plants Program for a closer look at the meadow communities that provide food, shelter, and breeding habitat for an extraordinary diversity of species. This webinar will explore the ecology of Maine meadows and grasslands, from naturally occurring openings to landscapes shaped by human activity. Participants will learn about the native plant

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Did you know that fish depend on healthy forest habitats in addition to birds? At this workshop we will cover the global importance of Maine's forests for both breeding birds and native fish, give you an opportunity to conduct a 'handy habitat assessment' in the field, and highlight the importance of protecting shoreland habitat with big old trees and lots of shade. Open to foresters, forest landowners, loggers, and other interested folks! Wear good walking shoes and bring water, snacks, and you

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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 adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September 16-Nov 4 9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 am $105 member/$140 nonmembers Drop-ins may be available upon request. Please email

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Goldenrods, asters, and more! Explore the fall wildflowers of the meadows at Fields Pond, and learn about how meadows are important habitats for bugs, birds, and other Maine wildlife! Free members/ $8 nonmembers Note: this is part of Natural Communities and Seasonal Change series. Following the October 13 webinar, Meadows: Diversity in the Open Landscape Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommod

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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

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Join the Fields Pond Audubon Center Homeschool Naturalists for an exciting, hands-on adventure as we dive into a new autumnal subject each session. Join us this fall to make lasting connections with fellow homeschoolers—all while having a blast outdoors. Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week's theme! Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and

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Following the Natural Communities webinar on October 13, visit Gilsland Farm Audubon Center to observe meadows after peak bloom, when abundant seeds and stems support migrating birds, small mammals, and a huge diversity of insects. Learn how to identify keystone plants like goldenrods and asters, as well as introduced species that threaten the ecological role of these open landscapes. Free for Members, $8 for Nonmembers October 15 - 5:30-6:30 pm Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusiv

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Are you getting the sneaking suspicion that birds are incredible? Or have you known and want a way to learn more? On these beginner walks, we'll observe birds in the woods, meadows, marsh, and at the feeders at Gilsland Farm. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Binoculars (and tips for using them) will be available. Tuesday evenings 5:30-7 pm: 9/1 Tuesday mornings 8-9:30 am: 9/29, 10/27, 11/24 Friday mornings 8-9:30 am: 9/25, 10

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Help us manage invasive species at Gilsland Farm using mechanical techniques. Get some exercise and maybe learn a few identification and management techniques while helping preserve the native habitats present at Gilsland Farm. All are welcome; expect a quarter-mile walk on uneven terrain. Work will be outside, so please dress appropriately. Tools will be provided. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require acc

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Spend a day immersed in native plants, habitat gardening, and creative exploration at Maine Audubon's Native Plants Education Center. These monthly programs combine hands-on learning with opportunities to connect more deeply with the plants and ecosystems that sustain Maine's wildlife. $25 Member/$30 Nonmember Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day and receive $10 off the total cost! Morning workshops focus on practical seasonal skills such as seed collection, p

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Join us at Riverton Trolley Park to help restore riparian and forest habitat near the Presumpscot River, where dozens of large dead ash trees were recently removed. We will be planting small shrubs and trees on the riverbank and in the forest understory. We will meet in the parking lot and walk .25 miles to the river. We will be off trail in the woods to do this planting. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, and bring a full water bottle, garden gloves and your favorite small shovel if you have them.

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