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April 2026

Marsh and Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater Habitats in Maine

Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative community science project between Maine Audubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for macroinvertebrates, or large aquatic insects, in streams and freshwater marshes statewide. With […]
22 Apr
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
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Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook

Location: Mill Brook Preserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook April 25  from 9:30 am-12 pm Free; registration required Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join Maine Audubon and Maine DEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn […]
25 Apr
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Stream Explorers Workshop at Fields Pond

Do you want to volunteer your time to care for your local streams? Do you want to learn more about the critters that live in the water? Come and practice your sampling methods and macroinvertebrate identification skills at this in-person training workshop. Learn how to sample a stream for science and identify the organisms you […]
25 Apr
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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May 2026

Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Topsham

Location: Little River Preserve, Topsham. Carpool meeting location is the Pejepscot Boat Ramp May 2 from 10 am-12:30 pm Free; registration required Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join Maine Audubon and Maine DEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying macroinvertebrates at Little River Preserve in […]
02 May
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Other
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Night Sky

Dark Skies Over Fields Pond Audubon Center

Join Maine Audubon staff at Fields Pond Audubon Center as we celebrate Maine Dark Sky Week. The evening will begin with a conversation led by Maine Audubon’s advocacy team, who will share their work in helping to protect our night skies and our wildlife community and why responsible outdoor lighting matters for wildlife, human health, […]
08 May
7:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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Intro to iNaturalist at Gilsland Farm

Following the Intro to iNaturalist webinar on May 12, join our Field Naturalist for hands-on instruction with the app and a chance to contribute to citizen science by submitting observations. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please […]
13 May
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
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Intro to iNaturalist at Fields Pond

In this in-person followup to our community science webinar on May 12, join staff naturalists to learn how you can contribute to research with your iNaturalist observations. Then, take to the trails to document new species at our sanctuaries and get practice submitting sightings. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all […]
15 May
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Belgrade

Location: Wings Mills Dam, Belgrade May 16 from 10 am-12:30 pm Free; registration required Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join Maine Audubon and Maine DEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying macroinvertebrates at Wings Mills Dam in Belgrade hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance! Get hands-on […]
16 May
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Other
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Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Gilead

Location: McCoy-Chapman Forest, Gilead May 30 from 10 am-12:30 pm Free; registration required Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join Maine Audubon and Maine DEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying macroinvertebrates at the McCoy-Chapman Forest in Gilead hosted by the Mahoosuc Land Trust! Get hands-on […]
30 May
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Other
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