Make sure you are aware of the latest laws around fishing tackle. After September 30, many zones in the state are closed to fishing on inland waters (check the state’s website for details here) so now is a great time to clean out your tackle box and get rid of any lead tackle you may […]
News & Notes
October is our favorite month for tree care and planting
As the leaves on the trees start to change color, the days get shorter, and the weather gets cooler, planting trees and other plants may be the last thing on your mind. However, as plants wind down growing in anticipation of dormancy, this is actually a great time to plant! Planting plugs, livestakes, trees, and […]
Oct. 10: Enjoy a Relaxing Day of Birdwatching at the Big Sit!
Many birdwatchers are familiar with Big Day, an international, twice-a-year celebration of birds, in which people count the birds they see over the course of 24 hours. In the spirit of these fun events, many bird-loving communities gather together, explore birding hotspots, and even make a competition to see who can spot the most species! […]
Join us for community science power hours this fall
With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, it’s a great time of year to get out and explore nature! As we move through fall, we can watch many seasonal changes unfold. Earlier in the season, you can still find many flowers blooming and attracting pollinators. But as the weeks go by, many of these birds […]
Providing environmental education to high school students in Orono
Incoming first-year students at Orono High School are embarking on a journey that will deepen their connections to the world around them. These students won’t be traveling to far off exotic locales, but instead will be connecting with their local watershed through an interdisciplinary, place-based education program called Watershed Academy. Initiated by Orono High School […]
All Persons Trail Coming to Gilsland Farm
One of the hallmarks of Maine Audubon’s vision is to create accessible, inclusive, and welcoming wildlife sanctuaries that provide a haven for Maine wildlife and broaden access to nature and experiential learning for everyone. Stepping over tree roots, navigating an uneven path, and climbing up a grassy slope: these present unsurmountable obstacles for many people. […]
Advocacy Director Francesca Gundrum Wins Conservation Award
Maine Audubon Advocacy Director, Francesca “Ches” Gundrum, is a powerhouse at the State House—and her leadership is earning well-deserved recognition. On September 17, 2026, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) honored Ches with its inaugural Pete Didisheim Conservation Leadership Award for Advocacy at its 2026 Conservation Leadership Awards ceremony. We’re incredibly proud of Ches […]
2026 New Board of Trustee Announcements
Maine Audubon is pleased to announce the induction of seven new people to its Board of Trustees in 2025-26. “Maine Audubon is thrilled and honored to have such dedicated, passionate, and qualified individuals serve on our board,” says Maine Audubon President Judy Camuso. “The Board of Trustees is critical to our success as an organization […]
Scarborough Marsh wraps up for the summer
For many, Labor Day Weekend signifies the transition into the fall season. Schools are starting back up, sunny days at the beach give way to cooler mornings, and for us at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, that means the end of the summer season, but one that ended with some of our busiest days of […]