Peonies in Bloom!

Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm Peony Gardens are a famous and beloved feature of the wildlife sanctuary. When the peonies burst into bloom in June, the fragrance fills the air and the colorful flowers announce the start of summer in Maine. We update a photo gallery of the blooms regularly (though not daily!) so you can see the progress of the blooms here >

Join the 43rd Annual Loon Count

Common Loons are back and nesting on lakes, and we need your help to monitor their population! Since 1983, hundreds of volunteers have gone out to survey lakes and ponds across Maine on the third Saturday in July and collect loon data to give us a “snapshot” of the loon population. The 2026 Annual Loon Count will take place on Saturday, July 18 from 7 to 7:30 am. The deadline to sign up is July 10 so don’t wait!

Native Plants Education Center Opens

Thanks to everyone who attended the May 27 open house and ribbon cutting of the  Ann and Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center and expanded, adjacent growing area  at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm headquarters in greater Portland. Supported initially by generous donations from Ann and Jim Hancock, the new structure will enable Maine Audubon to continue to grow its thriving native plants program. Read about the opening here >

We’re also making some improvements to the Visitor Center designed to increase energy efficiency, which you can read about here >  

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