At Maine Audubon, we feel like every day is Earth Day! But of course, we still do honor the official day, which falls on April 22 this year. We’ve got a week packed full of special events designed to have fun while doing our best for the planet. Please join us! APRIL 18 Gilsland Farm, […]
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Keep those hummingbird feeders up
Every spring, Maine Audubon gets inundated with questions asking “when should we put our hummingbird feeders up?” and every fall, typically in September, we get asked “when can our feeders come down?” So, it is time for our semi-annual Public Service Announcement about hummingbird feeders! All summer long, Maine has been home to Ruby-throated Hummingbirds […]
Last-minute Gifts for the Naturalist in Your Life
If you�re anything like me, you probably still have some gifts to buy for the nature-lovers in your life. Never fear; we�ve got lots of great gifts in stock in the Nature Store at Gilsland Farm. Here are some of my favorites! Bird feeders Feeding wild birds is one of the best ways to observe […]
Spread the Love of Native Plants
As we report and gear up for late fall and early winter, we often remind folks that fall is the best time to start your own native plants from seed (read about the importance of fall and winter seed dormancy and dispersal here). Maine native plants are beneficial and beautiful, and growing your own from […]
Give the Gift of Growing Native Plants from Seeds This Winter!
As we report and gear up for late fall and early winter, we often remind folks that fall is the best time to start your own native plants from seed. Maine native plants are beneficial and beautiful, and growing your own from seeds is economical, simple, fun, and rewarding.� Maine Audubon is thrilled to be […]
Nature Explorer Backpacks open up a world of wildlife
Make your outdoor family time a science-based experience that fosters environmental literacy with our new Nature Explorer Backpacks. Nature Explorer Backpacks include tools, resources, and activities to encourage deeper exploration of the wildlife and ecosystems found at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, as well as a few resources to help you continue to explore […]
Connections: Attract Orioles To Your Yard!
Baltimore Orioles are back! We’re not talking about the baseball team (though we can’t wait for the Sox to play again!), we’re talking about one of the brightest and most beautiful bird species in the entire country. The first of these migratory birds have returned to Maine just a few days ago, and thousands more […]
Connections: Nature’s Reading List
Looking for ways for you and your family to stay connected to nature during this time of social distancing? While getting outside and exploring is certainly the best way to experience nature, sometimes that just isn’t possible.� So, grab a book and take in some nature that way. There are many wonderful titles that can […]
Maine Audubon Grows More Native Plants for You!
Maine Audubon Pilots Larger-Scale Growing of Native Plants from Seed See What’s Available As we work to restore wildlife habitat throughout Maine, especially for breeding birds at this time of year, our developed landscapes — especially our gardens, yards, and parks — have tremendous potential for hosting insects.� While butterflies and moths are still caterpillars, […]