Jordan River Preserve Guided Walks

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 and looking for mates, June is a great time to meet Maine’s resident avifauna. Birding by sight and by ear, this program is accessible for beginners but provides learning opportunities for the more experienced birder as well.

Biodiversity Naturalist Walk
Thursday, June 25, 10-11:30 am
Explore with Maine Audubon naturalists to identify the different species of plants, animals, and fungi that inhabit the preserve. Sharpen your naturalist skills and document your observations to help provide a biodiversity baseline for the site!

Habitat Exploration Naturalist Walk
Tuesday, July 21, 3-4:30 pm
Learn about a few of the diverse habitat types that make Downeast Maine special while seeing what plants and animals call them home. Discover how the intersections between habitats make for diverse and fascinating natural spaces.

Wading Bird Walk with Bob & Sandi Duschene
Saturday, August 29, 9 am
Late summer is a great time to see wading birds as they disperse outside their breeding range. Co-hosted by lifetime birders Bob & Sandi Duschene, this birding walk will focus on the herons and egrets that call Maine home.

Bird Migration Walk
Thursday, October 8, 8-9:30 am
With some resident birds gearing up for migration and some species actively migrating through Maine, fall is an excellent time to put your birdings skills to the test. Join Maine Audubon naturalists on this bird-focused walk accessible for all skill levels.