With more than 150 people looking on, Maine Audubon cut the ribbon on the new Ann & Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center on May 27. This new building and space has been years in the making, and it will serve as the hub of education and habitat restoration activities impacting communities and landscapes statewide. […]
Maine Audubon Staff
Big news regarding little birds: we have Piping Plover chicks on the beach!
—By Kevin Mullan, Coastal Birds Seasonal Outreach Coordinator; photo by Rachel Dupre, Coastal Birds Seasonal Shorebird Technician Four sand-colored cotton balls hatched in Biddeford over Memorial Day weekend. The Coastal Birds Crew and volunteers have been preparing for this moment all spring, surveying beaches for breeding pairs, searching for nests, and putting up fencing and […]
New center allows for growth at Maine Audubon
Organization to Expand Native Plants Education Program Maine Audubon is pleased to announce the opening of the Ann & Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center at its headquarters at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. Supported initially by generous donations from Ann and Jim Hancock and other major supporters, this new building and space will […]
In honor of Maine’s first Dark Sky Week!
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the dark sky, something we might just take for granted here in Maine. Last year, the Maine Legislature passed a bill to establish a state observance called Dark Sky Week. Here’s the language in the bill: “The 2nd full week in May and the 2nd full week in September […]
Maine Audubon Names Judy Camuso as New President
After an extensive year-long search, Maine Audubon is pleased to announce the selection of Judy Camuso as its new president. Camuso will assume the role held by long-time leader Andy Beahm, who will retire next month. She will become the first woman to lead Maine Audubon since its founding more than 100 years ago. Camuso […]
No fooling! Phenomenal Storytelling in Bangor on April 1
We’re taking the show on the road! Since we launched Phenomenal: Seasonal Stories from Your Wildlife Community, a biannual live storytelling event, back in 2024, it’s been a wonderful experience hosted at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. People gather to listen to Maine scientists, writers, naturalists, activists, and community members share stories that connect […]
Your gift now qualifies for a tax deduction, even if you don’t itemize!
A recent change to federal tax policy could make it easier to support Maine Audubon this year. Starting in the 2026 tax year, if you take the standard deduction, you can now also deduct up to $1,000 (single filers) or $2,000 (married couples filing jointly) for cash gifts to qualified operating charities, with inflation adjustments […]
Visitor Center Improvements Aim to Increase Energy Efficiency
Visitors to the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth have no doubt seen the construction taking place in the northern section of the campus. We’re thrilled to announce that in May, we’ll be opening the Ann and Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center. This building will expand our capacity for conservation horticulture and native plant […]
Introducing New Lottery System for Gilsland Farm Summer Day Camps
It’s time to think about summer camp! We recognize that the demand for Gilsland Farm summer day camps has been overwhelming and that past registration processes have caused stress for your families and our team. Over the past few years, we have observed that the number of families attempting to enroll in camp when registration […]