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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

20 Aug

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Gilsland Farm

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 Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require […]

20 Aug

4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plant Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Program team for bi-monthly guided walks at Gilsland Farm. These walks explore native plants, seasonal change, and the ecological patterns that shape Maine landscapes. Each walk highlights what’s happening in real time—from spring blooms to fall seed set—while building skills in plant identification and observation. Participants will also learn how […]

24 Aug

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses […]

26 Aug

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

27 Aug

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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 […]

01 Sep

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

03 Sep

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Queer Scavenger Hunt

The second annual! We’ll break into teams and explore the sanctuary with maps, looking for clues related to queer history and Maine wildlife. No prior knowledge necessary. The route will involve moderate hills and uneven ground. Participants must walk so that no one is left behind, and so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of […]

05 Sep

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses […]

09 Sep

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Owls, Hawks, and Falcons Family Drop-in Program

What do owl feathers feel like? How big is a Bald Eagle’s nest? At this free drop-in program, children will learn through art, sensory experiences, nature artifacts, and self-guided stations—all focused on birds of prey! We’ll come together at 11 am for a storytime in the Outdoor Classroom. No registration required; just show up! Maine […]

09 Sep

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

10 Sep

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Biodiversity Power Hours

Join Maine Audubon staff for an hour of community science to help us monitor changes at Gilsland Farm this fall. Record observations using iNaturalist to help us survey plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife in a section of the sanctuary. Arrive at 7:30 am for instruction using the iNaturalist app, or join at 8 am […]

11 Sep

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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