Greater Portland

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 […]

21 Oct

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birdability – Accessible Birding in Back Cove

Date: Wednesday, 21 October Time: 8-10 am Free, no registration necessary Location: Back Cove, Portland – meet at the Back Cove Trail Parking Lot, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BXKBsxi4kCxCnpoz8 Join naturalist Doug Hitchcox for an accessible birding event at Back Cove, one of Portland’s best birding spots! Mid October is a great time to watch ducks and geese […]

21 Oct

8:00 am - 10:00 am

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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 […]

21 Oct

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

22 Oct

7:00 am - 9:00 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 […]

24 Oct

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Birdability – Accessible Birding at Scarborough Marsh

Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: 10 am-12 pm Free, registration encouraged Location: Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center – meet in the parking lot for the nature center, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wtWGF8yV1DvSjQPA Join naturalist Doug Hitchcox for an accessible birding event at the Scarborough Marsh, known as one (if not the) best places to bird in Maine! Mid October […]

24 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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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 […]

27 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 […]

28 Oct

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]

29 Oct

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Pajama Storytime: Halloween Edition

Wear your pajamas (or a costume) to our fall seasonal storytime! We’ll show some love to our “spooky” animals like spiders, bats, and owls through art, science, and hands-on exploration. At 6 pm we’ll head outside for a sunset storytime and look for signs of nocturnal animals. This program is planned with ages 3-9 in […]

29 Oct

5:30 pm - 6:30 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 […]

04 Nov

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 […]

04 Nov

9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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