Sanctuary (noun): a place of refuge. One of the top things we can do for ourselves in these stressful times is to go outside (masked and …
Sanctuaries
Snapshots from Christmas Bird Count Weekend 2020
Not even a pandemic and a fresh 19 inches of snow stopped Maine birders from taking part in the Christmas Bird Count this weekend. The …
Fields Pond Audubon Center hiring a Program Assistant
The Fields Pond Audubon Center is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Program Assistant who loves working with elementary students. This …
Sanctuary Spotlight: Ospreys invited to nest at Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary
If you build it, will they come? That’s the big question now at Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary after the foundation for an osprey nest was …
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center now open!
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center! As with most businesses, our procedures have changed to …
A Fields Pond Mystery Solved: “Libellule!”
A Fields Pond Mystery Solved: “Libellule!” Since this past March, the Fields Pond Audubon Center has been engaging the public in a …
Snowy Egret 5K: Running a Wingspan Apart Results!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the virtual event. You came through in a big way. We had 160 participants from 13 states! We …
Seven Months in the Life of a Snapping Turtle
Seven months ago, a nest of Snapping Turtle eggs hatched at the edge of the parking lot at Gilsland Farm. You can read about that eventful …
Connections: Mast Landing scavenger hunt
Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary is a little gem right outside of downtown Freeport. It's often overlooked but is a great place for a short …