Greater Portland

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 […]

29 Sep

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

These are relaxed beginner birding programs that travel along flat routes with frequent stops. There will be seats available along the route. September programs will take place on gravel and grass paths around our Visitor Center, and focus on watching birds at the feeders. October and November programs will use the newly-constructed All Persons Trail […]

30 Sep

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

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 adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September […]

30 Sep

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 […]

01 Oct

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Baxter Woods, Portland

Join us to help with bird habitat restoration in Baxter Woods. We will be planting shrubs and trees around the vernal pool to support birds and other wildlife that live in and use Baxter Woods. We will meet at the entrance on Stevens ave and walk .25 miles along the trail to reach the planting […]

03 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Fall Frolic 2026

Fall is made for nature play! Join us in celebrating the change of seasons at Gilsland Farm at our annual Fall Frolic family festival, where you can spend a playful day outdoors learning about our plant and animal neighbors and how to care for them as the season changes. We’ll have fun activities for all […]

03 Oct

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Artists Reception: Spindleworks Art Studio

Coexist: An Art Show featuring Spindleworks Art Studio – On view September 16-November 30, 2026 Art by Linnea Karlsson   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 email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of […]

04 Oct

2:00 pm - 4:00 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 […]

07 Oct

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

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 adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September […]

07 Oct

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 […]

08 Oct

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 […]

09 Oct

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Intro to Mushroom Identification

Learn how to use field marks, substrate, and habitat to identify mushrooms. We’ll practice using field guides (provided) to identify whatever is popping up at Gilsland Farm. There will also be tips for photographing fungi for fun and to use later for identification. 10/10, 10 am-12 pm $8/ free for members Maine Audubon strives to […]

10 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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