Events

September 2026
Scarborough Marsh Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at Scarborough MarshExpired

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 […]
16 Sep
8:00 am
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Family Fun

Fall Family Fun at Gilsland FarmExpired

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 Sep
9:30 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
$140.00

Nocturnal by Nature Series with Deborah Perkins

Join wildlife ecologist Deborah Perkins for a three-part evening lecture and guided walk exploring some of Maine’s most fascinating nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife. Each session begins with a short indoor presentation, followed by a walk at Gilsland Farm to observe and listen for wildlife in real time. The series will focus on fireflies, bats, and […]
16 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
$30.00
Maine Bird Atlas front cover image

Maine Bird Atlas Final Presentation – OnlineOnline

The Maine Bird Atlas was a collaborative effort led by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, with major contributions from Maine Natural History Observatory, Maine Audubon, Biodiversity Research Institute, and thousands of volunteers. The atlas is not only a bird book, it represents one of the largest natural history collaborations ever undertaken in Maine. […]
16 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online

Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

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 […]
17 Sep
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
Homeschool Naturalist Program

Homeschool Naturalists – Fall 2026 Session

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, […]
17 Sep
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
$90.00

Borestone Mountain Unplugged Retreat

Join this weekend retreat to Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary, located just 20 miles south of Moosehead Lake. There we will stay in the sanctuary’s historic Adirondack style lodges, which are accessible only by boat or on foot, lending an extra sense of remoteness and tranquility to this special place. The sanctuary is a 1600 acre […]
18 - 20 Sep
All Day
Borestone - Elliotsville
Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME
$430.00
Wheelbarrows on mulch in a wooded area

Volunteer Work Day – Invasive Species Removal and Mitigation

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. […]
18 Sep
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

Fall Stewardship Day at Fields Pond

9 am-12 pm Join us for a morning of stewardship activities focusing on improving the trails and public spaces. Bring work gloves and sturdy footwear. Snacks provided! 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@maineaudubon.org. Maine […]
19 Sep
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
Meadow in the fall

A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters: Native Plants Workshop

A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters September is full of beautiful late season blooms, and at Gilsland Farm, goldenrods and asters are on full display. Join botany professor Carol Goodwillie and discover the wonders of these goldenrods, asters, and other wildflowers in the Asteraceae family. Get up close and explore the unique traits and […]
19 Sep
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
$30.00
Sally Stockwell

Woodland Owner Appreciation Day 2026

Join Maine Audubon’s Director of Sally Stockwell as she leads a fish and wildlife-friendly forestry walk for landowners during this event as well as have materials about the Forestry for Maine Birds and Forests for Maine Fish programs. Woodland owners with 10+ acres of woodlands are invited to gather annually with a team of woodlands […]
19 Sep
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other

Wild Mushroom Foraging at Fields Pond

Join author David Spahr on a journey through the world of fungi. Time will be spent both indoors and outdoors learning about mushroom identification, folklore, collecting, and cooking. David’s book will be available for purchase. Be prepared for a moderate amount of physical activity while outdoors. Leader: David Spahr, Author of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms […]
19 Sep
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
$36.00
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