Events

Stream Smart Phase I Introductory Workshop – Ellsworth

This workshop, originally scheduled for April 13, has been postponed.  New date coming soon! Join us to learn about: the value of free-flowing streams; the regulations that are applicable when working on road/stream crossings; the principles of building Stream Smart crossings; the costs and benefits of Stream Smart crossings; and where to look for funding. […]

13 Apr

Postponed

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Other

$35.00

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Eco Explorers at Fields Pond

Explore with us as we turn Maine Audubon at Fields Pond into a 230-acre science laboratory! This 5-week afterschool club will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help discover how we can protect our planet—all while having tons of fun! This club combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature-based experiments to deepen […]

13 Apr

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$70.00

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

14 Apr

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Aquatic WILD K-12 Interdisciplinary Educator Workshop

Aquatic WILD is a hands-on interdisciplinary STEM curriculum focused on aquatic and wetland wildlife, water resources, and ecological concepts. This experiential learning workshop introduces participants to over 50 Maine-specific activities from the exclusive Aquatic WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide, only available through workshops. This resource serves as an integrating tool across all subject areas, […]

14 Apr

Canceled

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$30.00

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Birding Basics OnlineOnline

Our annual series is back and growing! We will spend 17 weeks covering the essentials of birding. These online sessions are for people newly interested in birding or novices needing a refresher, but even the pros will learn something new. Different topics each week; review the courses and join for the ones that interest you. […]

14 Apr

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops.This outing will focus on watching birds at our feeders and looking over the pond […]

15 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Family Fun at Gilsland Farm – Early Spring Session

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor activities and adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Weekly on Wednesdays March 4 to April 15 (7 weeks) […]

15 Apr

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$120.00

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Natural Communities Webinar: WillowsOnline

Natural Communities Webinar: Willows Led by Andrew Tufts This program will be recorded and available to registrants. Willows play a vital role in Maine’s rivers, wetlands, and floodplains. This webinar explores native willow species, their adaptations to flooding and disturbance, and their importance as one of the earliest food sources for pollinators. Participants will gain […]

15 Apr

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Online

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

16 Apr

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Homeschool Naturalists – Spring Session

Join the Fields Pond Audubon Center Homeschool Naturalists for an exciting, hands-on adventure! This spring we will witness the landscape come back to life with activities following migration of birds and fish, investigating water quality, contributing to citizen science, and making lasting connections with fellow homeschoolers—all while having a blast outdoors. Designed for children ages […]

16 Apr

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$90.00

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Natural Communities Visit: Willows at Gilsland Farm

Location: Gilsland Farm, Falmouth Explore riversides and wetland edges with a staff naturalist to observe willows in bloom. Learn to identify willow species, notice pollinator activity, and understand how water movement shapes riparian plant communities. This walk focuses on reading the landscape and recognizing the ecological processes at work along Maine’s waterways. Natural Communities & […]

16 Apr

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$8.00

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Fields Pond

Peent! What in the world is a woodcock? Learn about one of the strangest shorebirds around, then join us to witness the spectacle of the “sky dance”. We’ll talk about biology, ecology, and conservation for this amazing bird. The program takes place at dusk, dress accordingly. First 3 Thursdays in April: April 2, April 9, […]

16 Apr

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$8.00

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