Events

Indoor/ Outdoor Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

We’ll spend the first hour of this program watching birds at the feeder from the warmth of our Discovery Center. Then we’ll head out and explore the trails. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Feel free to come for either or both portions of this program. Binoculars (and […]

03 Jan

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birding Basics OnlineOnline

Our annual series is back and growing! We will spend 17 weeks covering the essentials of birding. These online sessions are for people newly interested in birding or novices needing a refresher, but even the pros will learn something new. Different topics each week; review the courses and join for the ones that interest you. […]

06 Jan

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Winter Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

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. Wednesday Mornings January 7-28 (4 weeks) 9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 […]

07 Jan

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$75.00

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

No bird walks on December 25 or January 1. We’ll see you on January 8, 2026! 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 […]

08 Jan

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Homeschool Naturalists – Winter Session

Join the Fields Pond Audubon Center Homeschool Naturalists for an exciting, hands-on adventure learning how Maine wildlife outsmarts winter! Explore the wonders of animal adaptations as we uncover how creatures survive the cold. We’ll venture into the snowy woods, hunt for tracks and wildlife clues, and make lasting connections with fellow homeschoolers—all while having a […]

08 Jan

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$85.00

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Seed Sowing Workshop at Fields Pond

Join Maine Audubon for a hands-on workshop to learn how to grow native plants from seed using the natural process of winter sowing. Participants will explore the benefits of starting native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs from seed, discover simple techniques for success, and create their own take-home seed containers to nurture through the winter. This […]

10 Jan

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$30.00

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Feathers & Feeders: Backyard Bird Photography for Beginners at Fields Pond

Join us at the Nature Center for a morning avian photoshoot.  Professional photographer L’aura Bradford will provide tips for bird photography, including:  lens choice, camera settings, composition, photographing birds in flight, perches, feeder setup, and ethics of backyard bird photography. Please bring whatever camera you have (yes, cell phone cameras too). Group size is limited, […]

10 Jan

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$15.00

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Eco Explorers – Afterschool Program at Fields Pond

Step into STEM 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, […]

12 Jan

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$85.00

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Birding Basics OnlineOnline

Our annual series is back and growing! We will spend 17 weeks covering the essentials of birding. These online sessions are for people newly interested in birding or novices needing a refresher, but even the pros will learn something new. Different topics each week; review the courses and join for the ones that interest you. […]

13 Jan

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Winter Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

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. Wednesday Mornings January 7-28 (4 weeks) 9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 […]

14 Jan

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$75.00

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

No bird walks on December 25 or January 1. We’ll see you on January 8, 2026! 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 […]

15 Jan

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

Come join the fun at Fields Pond for our Weekly Preschool Nature Hour! Each Friday, from 9:30–10:30 am, little ones and their grown-ups will dive into nature adventures full of stories, art, STEM activities, and outdoor play! Designed for ages 2-5, this series will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help kids […]

16 Jan

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$65.00

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