Greater Bangor

Fall Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

Drop-ins are welcome! 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 […]

06 Nov

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

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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, […]

12 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Fall Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

Drop-ins are welcome! 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 […]

13 Nov

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

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Fall Preschool Nature Hour at Fields Pond

Drop-ins are welcome! 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 […]

20 Nov

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

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Sow It Forward: A Native Seed Swap

In gratitude for the fall harvest, join us as a Maine Native Plant community to share seeds, books, and fellowship. Bring labeled, locally harvested native plant seeds to share — whether collected at our fall Seed Collection Workshop or gathered on your own — and enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a native seed sowing demonstration. […]

21 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Natural Communities: Fall Tree and Shrub ID

Take the challenge to learn trees and shrubs without leaves. Join a naturalist and explore the signs of plant life as species reach senescence, including twig and bark ID. Discussion will include how fallen leaves are critical for healthy winter forest ecology. Free members/ $8 Nonmembers Sat, Nov. 21, 12:30-2 pm Note: this is part […]

21 Nov

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop at Fields Pond

‘Tis the season! In this festive two-hour class, you’ll learn to make your own balsam holiday wreath from scratch with Jessica Steele. Working on a 12″ ring, you’ll build a full, fragrant balsam base and accent it with other natural beauties like white pine and cedar, then finish it off with a 2.5″ ribbon bow. […]

28 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Holiday Gnome Workshop at Fields Pond

Get into the holiday spirit by creating beautiful handmade gifts from fresh natural evergreens! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll make a whimsical 3-foot holiday gnome using balsam, fir, and white pine over a tomato cage frame, complete with a festive hat and nose. This eye-catching gnome makes a wonderful decoration for your front porch […]

28 Nov

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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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, […]

03 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Bird Feeder Workshop at Fields Pond

In the spirit of the holiday season, join Maine Audubon in making birdseed cookies during this DIY workshop! Participants will learn about the history of bird feeders, prepare a birdseed cookie, and learn about common backyard bird species. This workshop is a family-friendly event and a great introduction to bird feeders and bird identification. Birdseed […]

05 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Maine Bird Atlas Book Release & Celebration at Fields Pond

Friday, December 11, 6-7:30 pm Join the staff of the Maine Bird Atlas for an in-person celebration and release of the book. This event will feature a short presentation giving an overview of the project, plus an opportunity for volunteers to share a story or highlights from their contributions. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served […]

11 Dec

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Winter Birding Walk at Fields Pond

This winter, Maine Audubon will be hosting free, monthly birding walks at the Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden, ME. These easy-going walks will typically cover 1 to 2 miles (1.5 – 3 km) and will target winter species like Bohemian Waxwing, Evening Grosbeak, and Redpoll. Layers and snow boots are recommended, as the trails […]

12 Dec

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Fields Pond - Holden

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