Native Plants

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 […]

27 Jul

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 […]

29 Jul

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Teddy Bear Tea Party at Gilsland Farm

Did you know you can make tea from native plants? Bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal of your choice for a tea party at Gilsland Farm. We’ll have free play, storytime, art and of course, tea! This event is best suited for children ages 2-5 with a grown-up. (Extra stuffed animals available to borrow […]

29 Jul

10:00 am - 11:30 am

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 […]

31 Jul

1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]

10 Aug

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 […]

12 Aug

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Fields Pond

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop Thursday, August 13, 4 pm Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. This is a collaboration with GMRI & APCAW Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. […]

13 Aug

4:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Seed Collection & Processing – Workshop Series at Gilsland Farm

Seed Collection & Processing Late summer marks the beginning of seed ripening across many native species. This workshop introduces participants to responsible seed collection techniques, timing, and basic processing methods. We’ll explore how to identify when seeds are ready, how to collect without impacting wild populations, and how to clean and store seeds for future […]

15 Aug

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plant Illustration with Joy Grannis – Workshop Series at Gilsland Farm

Native Plant Illustration (part 2) with Artist Joy Grannis Continue building observational and drawing skills through a focused study of native plants in late summer. This session emphasizes form, seed structures, and seasonal change, helping participants capture the character of plants at a different stage in their life cycle. Native Plants Summer Workshop Series Join […]

15 Aug

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Natural Communities Webinar: Sandplain Grasslands & Late Summer Bloom

Late summer reveals one of Maine’s most unique and threatened ecosystems: sandplain grasslands. This webinar explores the ecology of these dry, disturbance-dependent systems, highlighting grasses, wildflowers, and the specialized wildlife adapted to nutrient-poor soils. Participants will learn how fire, mowing, and historical land use maintain these communities, and how late-season flowering supports pollinators at a […]

19 Aug

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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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 […]

24 Aug

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 […]

26 Aug

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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