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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 […]

17 Jun

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Nocturnal by Nature Series with Deborah Perkins

Join wildlife ecologist Deborah Perkins for a three-part evening lecture and guided walk exploring some of Maine’s most fascinating nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife. Each session begins with a short indoor presentation, followed by a walk at Gilsland Farm to observe and listen for wildlife in real time. The series will focus on fireflies, bats, and […]

17 Jun

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

NO WALK ON MAY 14 at Gilsland Farm.  Please join us at Evergreen Cemetery for a Warbler Walk! 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 […]

18 Jun

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Natural Communities Visit: Powerline Corridors & Early Successional Habitat (Southern Maine)

Following the June 16 Natural Communities webinar, visit a managed powerline corridor or early successional shrubland to observe these dynamic systems firsthand. Learn to identify key shrub species, recognize patterns of management and disturbance, and explore how these habitats support wildlife during the breeding season. This field experience emphasizes reading landscape history and understanding how […]

18 Jun

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Summer Solstice Pajama Storytime

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Gilsland Farm with our annual family-friendly storytime and solstice walk. We’ll start with free play and art before gathering outside for a storytime. At 6:30 pm, we’ll walk to the top of the West Meadow and say hello to the sun on the longest day of the year. This event […]

21 Jun

5:30 pm - 7:00 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 […]

22 Jun

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Accessible Beginner Birding at Gilsland Farm

Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops. This outing will focus on watching and listening to birds at our feeders and […]

24 Jun

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

NO WALK ON MAY 14 at Gilsland Farm.  Please join us at Evergreen Cemetery for a Warbler Walk! 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 […]

25 Jun

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Intro to iNaturalist at Gilsland Farm

Join our Field Naturalist for hands-on instruction with the app and a chance to contribute to citizen science by submitting observations. 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 […]

25 Jun

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Volunteer Work Day – Invasive Species Removal and Mitigation

Help us manage the creep of invasive species into Gilsland Farm using mechanical techniques. Get some exercise and maybe learn a few identification and management techniques while helping preserve the native habitats present at Gilsland Farm. All are welcome but expect a quarter-mile walk on uneven terrain. Work will be outside, please dress appropriately. Tools […]

26 Jun

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

30 Jun

5:30 pm - 7:00 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 […]

01 Jul

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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