Native Plants

Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

May 6 Nature Walk has been canceled. 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 […]

20 May

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Plant Walk: Native Plants of Gilsland Farm

Take a guided walk through Gilsland Farm to explore native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers growing in their natural habitats. Learn how these plants support birds and pollinators—and how you can use them in your own landscape. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations […]

21 May

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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American Chestnut Restoration: Film & Planting Workshop at Fields Pond

Join us at Fields Pond Audubon Center for a screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut. This compelling 51-minute documentary chronicles the remarkable history of the American Chestnut, once known as the “redwood of the East,” and its devastating loss to chestnut blight in the early 20th century. The film explores ongoing restoration […]

21 May

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Native Plants Sale at Fields Pond

Brand new this year, we are bringing our in-person Native Plants Sale up to Fields Pond! This in-person sale will feature hundreds of native plants to learn about and purchase. Explore various books and resources for information, talk to a native plant expert who can help you select the right plants for you, and then […]

23 May

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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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 […]

03 Jun

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plants Festival & Sale 2026

Native Plants Festival & Sale Saturday, June 6, 9 am to 3 pm Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth Join us for our annual Native Plants Festival! Surround yourself with fellow native gardening enthusiasts, discover our extensive and informational native plants resources, and talk to our friendly native plants experts to choose the perfect plants for […]

06 Jun

9:00 am - 3:00 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 […]

08 Jun

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 […]

17 Jun

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Artist Series: Anthotypes – Explore the Darkroom in Your Garden

Inspired by Malin Fabbri’s book of the same name, this workshop introduces you to the natural cousin of the cyanotype: the anthotype, a beautifully simple 19th-century process of creating images using plant dye and the power of the sun. Capture the ephemeral charm of native plants through this form of alternative photography, which takes advantage […]

20 Jun

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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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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Native Plant Workshops and Walks at Fields Pond

June 26 – Workshop & Walk July 31 – Walk only August 28 – Workshop & Walk All at 1 pm Are you curious about native plants? Join us this summer for workshops and walks exploring how they support wildlife habitat in your local landscape. In June we’ll repot our overwintering native seeds. You can […]

26 Jun

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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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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