It was a year of firsts and foremosts for Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden. The center continues to grow its programming and we welcome both old faces and new folks every week. These are just a few of the highlights from 2019. New staff: We welcomed environmental educator Sophie DeMaio to …
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What is an Insect BioBlitz?
What's one of the best ways to spend a beautiful Saturday in July? Catching “bugs” at Fields Pond! And that's exactly what more than two dozen of us did on Saturday July 13th at the Fields Pond Insect BioBlitz. Armed with nets, magnifying lenses, and clear jars, we documented everything from …
Everything’s coming up groundhogs
Don't we all feel like popping our heads up and looking around in February? Come out for some fresh air to Maine Audubon programs and events at our centers in Holden and Falmouth. February 1 at 7 pm, Fields Pond Audubon Center will host naturalist Lynn Havsall for Groundhog Eve. Lynn will share …
Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Summer Camp is just around the corner (really!) We're excited to open registration for Maine Audubon's week-long summer camps for preschoolers and kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. This summer's themes include Avian Adventures, Fantastic Forests, and Habitat Heroes and will …
No winter hibernating at Maine Audubon
January feels like I'm standing at the very top of a pristine sledding hill: crisp, white, and waiting to go rocketing down. The air nips at your cheeks, and the glorious sunshine makes the snow sparkle. This is no time to be hibernating. There are so many ways to explore winter outside at our …
Introducing the New Manager of Fields Pond
After a comprehensive search, Maine Audubon is pleased to announce that David Lamon has been hired as the new manager of the Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden. David comes to us with extensive experience in education and environmental nonprofits, including serving for 15 years as Executive …