Family Programs

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 […]

27 Apr

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Family Fun at Gilsland Farm – 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 April 29 to June 10 (7 weeks) […]

29 Apr

9:30 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 […]

30 Apr

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

March 20 session canceled! Come join the fun at Fields Pond for our Weekly Preschool Nature Hour! Each Friday, from 9:30–10:30 am, little ones and their grown-ups will dive into nature adventures full of stories, art, science activities, and outdoor play! Designed for ages 2–5, this series will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the […]

01 May

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Scott Weidensaul and The Return of the Oystercatcher – Book Talk at Gilsland Farm

Join us for an evening talk by Scott Weidensaul about his newest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher. From the New York Times best-selling author of A World on the Wing, the uplifting story of bird recovery, reintroduction, and habitat reclamation. As populations fall and once-great migration multitudes wither away, the future of birds may […]

01 May

6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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 […]

04 May

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Family Fun at Gilsland Farm – 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 April 29 to June 10 (7 weeks) […]

06 May

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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 […]

11 May

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Family Fun at Gilsland Farm – 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 April 29 to June 10 (7 weeks) […]

13 May

9:30 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 […]

14 May

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Pollinator Parade 2026

Registration opens at noon on April 16. Help Maine Audubon and Birth Roots celebrate and call attention to the vital importance of our pollinators by dressing up as a bee, butterfly, ladybug, hummingbird, bat, or other favorite woodland friend for this fun family festival and children’s parade! Saturday, May 16 10 am–12:30 pm (parking opens […]

16 May

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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 […]

18 May

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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