Events

The Big Sit Accessible Birding MarathonExpired

Calling all birders! Take the Big Sit birding challenge with Maine Audubon. Our goal: document the most birds possible at Fields Pond in one day, from one location. Bring a chair and a picnic lunch, and watch for birds with us! Co-sponsored by Penobscot Valley Audubon Chapter. Come for the day or visit for a […]

10 Oct

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – AuburnExpired

Join us at the Auburn Tree nursery to help us get ready for winter. We will be pruning, planting, and mulching. The nursery is located at 115 North Auburn Rd, Auburn, ME 04210. We will meet in the parking lot and walk over to the nursery. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes for a site that can […]

10 Oct

Canceled

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other

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Intro to Mushroom IdentificationExpired

Learn how to use field marks, substrate, and habitat to identify mushrooms. We’ll practice using field guides (provided) to identify whatever is popping up at Gilsland Farm. There will also be tips for photographing fungi for fun and to use later for identification. We won’t be discussing edibility in this class. If you’re interested in […]

10 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$8.00

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Meadows: Diversity in the Open Landscape – WebinarOnline

Bursting with wildflowers, grasses, pollinators, and birds, meadows are among Maine’s most vibrant and wildlife-rich habitats. Join Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Program for a closer look at the meadow communities that provide food, shelter, and breeding habitat for an extraordinary diversity of species. This webinar will explore the ecology of Maine meadows and grasslands, from […]

13 Oct

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Online

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Forestry for Maine Birds Workshop in Lyman

Did you know that fish depend on healthy forest habitats in addition to birds? At this workshop we will cover the global importance of Maine’s forests for both breeding birds and native fish, give you an opportunity to conduct a ‘handy habitat assessment’ in the field, and highlight the importance of protecting shoreland habitat with […]

14 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other

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Fall Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

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 adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September […]

14 Oct

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$140.00

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Natural Communities Visit: Meadow Wildflower Walk at Fields Pond

Goldenrods, asters, and more! Explore the fall wildflowers of the meadows at Fields Pond, and learn about how meadows are important habitats for bugs, birds, and other Maine wildlife! Free members/ $8 nonmembers   Note: this is part of Natural Communities and Seasonal Change series. Following the October 13 webinar, Meadows: Diversity in the Open […]

14 Oct

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$8.00

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

15 Oct

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Homeschool Naturalists – Fall 2026 Session

Join the Fields Pond Audubon Center Homeschool Naturalists for an exciting, hands-on adventure as we dive into a new autumnal subject each session. Join us this fall to make lasting connections with fellow homeschoolers—all while having a blast outdoors. Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, […]

15 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$90.00

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Natural Communities: Walk the Meadows of Gilsland Farm

Following the Natural Communities webinar on October 13, visit Gilsland Farm Audubon Center to observe meadows after peak bloom, when abundant seeds and stems support migrating birds, small mammals, and a huge diversity of insects. Learn how to identify keystone plants like goldenrods and asters, as well as introduced species that threaten the ecological role […]

15 Oct

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$8.00

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Are you getting the sneaking suspicion that birds are incredible? Or have you known and want a way to learn more? On these beginner walks, we’ll observe birds in the woods, meadows, marsh, and at the feeders at Gilsland Farm. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Binoculars (and […]

16 Oct

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

Come join the fun at Fields Pond for our Weekly Preschool Nature Hour! Each Friday, from 9:30–10:30 am, young children ones and their grown-ups will dive into nature adventures full of stories, art, STEM activities, and outdoor play! Designed for ages 2–5, this series will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help […]

16 Oct

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$96.00

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