Greater Portland

April Vacation K-3 Camp at Gilsland Farm

Monday-Friday, April 20-24, 9 am-3 pm Gilsland Farm Native Plants Education Center For children currently enrolled in grades K-3 $345 members, $390 nonmembers for 5–day session From returning migratory birds to the newly awakening creatures in the pond, each new sign of spring brings more to discover during April Vacation Camp! Each day will include […]

20 Apr

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9:00 am - 3:00 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 […]

22 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Mother Earth says Witapehtipon! Let’s be Friends!

Join Wolastoqey (Maliseet) educator, author, poet, and artist Mihku Paul accompanied by Maine Audubon educators as we celebrate our Earth! We will come together for a trail walk, storytelling, art, and hands-on exploration. This event is best suited for children ages 3–9 and their families and will take place outdoors rain or shine. We will […]

22 Apr

10:00 am - 11:30 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 […]

23 Apr

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Spring Peony Garden Preparations – Volunteer Workday at Gilsland Farm

Help us wake the peonies from a long winter’s nap. We’ll be spreading compost, weeding, edging, and repairing the trellis, and more as time allows. All are welcome. We will be working outside, please dress appropriately, tools will be provided. Thursday 4/23 12-3 pm Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all […]

23 Apr

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Family Fun at Gilsland Farm – Spring Session

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 activities and adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Weekly on Wednesdays April 29 to June 10 (7 weeks) […]

29 Apr

9:30 am

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 […]

29 Apr

5:00 pm - 6:30 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 […]

30 Apr

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Scott Weidensaul and The Return of the Oystercatcher – Book Talk at Gilsland Farm

Join us for an evening talk by Scott Weidensaul about his newest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher. From the New York Times best-selling author of A World on the Wing, the uplifting story of bird recovery, reintroduction, and habitat reclamation. As populations fall and once-great migration multitudes wither away, the future of birds may […]

01 May

6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Warbler Walks at Evergreen Cemetery

Free, no registration required. Warbler Walks May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th. Meet at the south […]

04 May

7:00 am - 9:00 am

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Warbler Walks at Evergreen Cemetery

Free, no registration required. Warbler Walks May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th. Meet at the south […]

05 May

7:00 am - 9:00 am

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Warbler Walks at Evergreen Cemetery

Free, no registration required. Warbler Walks May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th. Meet at the south […]

06 May

7:00 am - 9:00 am

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