Greater Bangor

July 2026
Old growth forest in Maine

Natural Communities Visit: Interior Forests & Understory Communities (Northern Maine)

Following the July 8 Natural Communities webinar, step into a mature forest to experience the cool, layered environment of the forest interior. Learn to identify understory plants, observe differences in canopy density, and explore how subtle changes in topography and soils influence plant communities. This walk focuses on slowing down, noticing patterns, and interpreting the […]
09 Jul
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bi-weekly Bird Walks at Fields Pond

Join a naturalist in this casual Friday morning walk series as we get to know the birds that call our Fields Pond sanctuary home. Open to all experience and ability levels. Fridays, June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 14, 28 8-9:30 am Free Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all […]
10 Jul
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
Twilight Walk

Twilight Nature Walk at Fields Pond

This walk will give you a tour of our sanctuary at a time few get a chance to experience. Discover the sounds and sights of nature in this quiet twilight stroll along our trails. Saturday, July 11, 8:30-10 pm Free for members, $8 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all […]
11 Jul
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
Shizuka Snyder paper cutting

Artist Series: Kirie Paper Cut Art with Shizuka Snyder

Instructor Shizuka Snyder will show you the process of Kirie. Participants will take home their own creations of 5×7 folded cards with various native plants designs. $30 members / $45 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, […]
14 Jul
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

Night of the Nocturnal Insects at Fields Pond

Join us for an evening of close-up insect identification and photography. We’ll be setting up an insect “light trap” sheet to attract moths and other insects. Help us document new species for our sanctuary while getting a hands-on insect experience! Appropriate for all ages. Friday, July 17, 8-10 pm Free for members, $8 nonmembers Maine […]
17 Jul
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

Aquatic Plant Paddle at Fields Pond

Head out onto Fields Pond to explore the world of aquatic flora. We’ll get a close-up view of these unique aquatic species, many in bloom, that make Fields Pond their home. Free but please register in advance. *Bring your own watercraft (canoe/kayak) or reserve a seat in a Maine Audubon canoe for $5 per person. […]
23 Jul
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

Bi-weekly Bird Walks at Fields Pond

Join a naturalist in this casual Friday morning walk series as we get to know the birds that call our Fields Pond sanctuary home. Open to all experience and ability levels. Fridays, June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 14, 28 8-9:30 am Free Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all […]
24 Jul
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
parent feeding baby bird

Birds Love Bugs!

Join us at this preserve co-managed by Bangor Land Trust and Maine Audubon to learn about aerial insectivores, such as swallows and flycatchers. A group that has declined in recent years, birds that catch insects on the wing are of high conservation concern. West Penjajawoc Grasslands, Bangor July 31, 8-9:30 am Free for members, $8/nonmembers […]
31 Jul
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Other
Maine Native Plants

Native Plant Workshops and Walks at Fields Pond

June 26 – Workshop & Walk July 31 – Walk only August 28 – Workshop & Walk All at 1 pm Are you curious about native plants? Join us this summer for workshops and walks exploring how they support wildlife habitat in your local landscape. In June we’ll repot our overwintering native seeds. You can […]
31 Jul
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
August 2026
Loon Pair at Fields Pond photo by Wayne Foote

Summer Paddle: Look out for loons!

Paddle the pond with us to learn about loons, threats to their survival, and ways we can help them. Wednesday, August 5, 10 am-12 pm Free, but please register in advance. *Bring your watercraft (canoe/kayak) or reserve a seat in a Maine Audubon canoe for $5 per person. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and […]
05 Aug
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

Artist Series: Painting Wildflowers in Watercolor

Embark on an artistic journey with artist Cassie Sano as she guides you through the enchanting world of painting wildflowers in watercolor. We will venture outdoors to select vibrant blooms, then return to the studio for immersive lessons in watercolor techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, this program offers a harmonious blend of […]
08 Aug
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
Maine Audubon Urban Forestry Education Specialist and arborist Jeff Tarling works to introduce biological controls designed to control Emerald Ash Borer on ash trees at Gilsland Farm.

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Fields Pond

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop Thursday, August 13, 4 pm Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. This is a collaboration with GMRI & APCAW
13 Aug
4:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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