Native Plants

Natural Communities Webinar: Shrublands, Dogwoods & Viburnums

June — Shrublands & Powerline Corridors Early summer brings shrublands into full expression, especially in powerline corridors, old fields, and regenerating landscapes. This webinar explores native shrub species—particularly dogwoods and viburnums—and the plant communities they define. Participants will learn how disturbance, mowing regimes, and soil conditions shape these habitats, and how shrublands provide critical structure […]

16 Jun

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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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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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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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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Natural Communities Visit: Interior Forests & Understory Communities (Northern Maine)

Following the July 8 Natural Communities webinar, step into a mature forest to experience the cool, layered environment of the forest interior. Learn to identify understory plants, observe differences in canopy density, and explore how subtle changes in topography and soils influence plant communities. This walk focuses on slowing down, noticing patterns, and interpreting the […]

09 Jul

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Natural Communities Visit: Interior Forests & Understory Communities (Southern Maine)

Following the July 8 Natural Communities webinar, step into a mature forest to experience the cool, layered environment of the forest interior. Learn to identify understory plants, observe differences in canopy density, and explore how subtle changes in topography and soils influence plant communities. This walk focuses on slowing down, noticing patterns, and interpreting the […]

09 Jul

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Other

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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 […]

13 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 […]

15 Jul

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Borestone Naturalist Weekend – July 2026

Join this weekend retreat to Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary, located just 20 miles south of Moosehead Lake. There we will stay in the sanctuary’s historic Adirondack style lodges, which are accessible only by boat or on foot, lending an extra sense of remoteness and tranquility to this special place. The sanctuary is a 1600 acre […]

17 Jul

All Day

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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