Native Plants

Meadows: Diversity in the Open Landscape – Webinar

Bursting with wildflowers, grasses, pollinators, and birds, meadows are among Maine’s most vibrant and wildlife-rich habitats. Join Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Program for a closer look at the meadow communities that provide food, shelter, and breeding habitat for an extraordinary diversity of species. This webinar will explore the ecology of Maine meadows and grasslands, from […]

13 Oct

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Natural Communities Visit: Meadow Wildflower Walk at Fields Pond

Goldenrods, asters, and more! Explore the fall wildflowers of the meadows at Fields Pond, and learn about how meadows are important habitats for bugs, birds, and other Maine wildlife! Free members/ $8 nonmembers   Note: this is part of Natural Communities and Seasonal Change series. Following the October 13 webinar, Meadows: Diversity in the Open […]

14 Oct

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Seed Collection & Processing Native Plants Workshop – October

Seed Collection & Processing 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 use. Participants will gain foundational skills for growing native plants from seed […]

17 Oct

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Riverton Trolley Park, Portland

Join us at Riverton Trolley Park to help restore riparian and forest habitat near the Presumpscot River, where dozens of large dead ash trees were recently removed. We will be planting small shrubs and trees on the riverbank and in the forest understory. We will meet in the parking lot and walk .25 miles to […]

17 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Native Berries Watercolor Workshop with Kristin F. Simmons

Join local artist Kristin F. Simmons as she demonstrates watercolor techniques and shows how to create a composition inspired by Maine native berries. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome. No experience needed. All materials are provided. Just show up ready to slow down, look closely, and let nature do what it does best. $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers […]

17 Oct

1:30 pm - 4:00 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 […]

21 Oct

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Seed Collection Field Experience

NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24 In this field experience you’ll learn to collect native seeds from a variety of species actively producing seed. We’ll discuss seed collection techniques and timing for some popular species that produce seed at other times of year, and we’ll think about how to collect seed ethically, without causing harm. Throughout […]

24 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 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 […]

04 Nov

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Oak Forests: Exploring Maine’s Woodland Communities – Webinar

As autumn gives way to winter, Maine forests enter a season of remarkable ecological activity. Join Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Program for an exploration of the woodland communities that sustain wildlife through the colder months. From acorn-rich oak-pine forests to northern hardwood stands, hemlock groves, and cedar swamps, each forest community offers unique food resources […]

17 Nov

5:00 pm - 6:00 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 […]

18 Nov

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plants Workshop – November

Spend a day immersed in native plants, habitat gardening, and creative exploration at Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Education Center. These monthly programs combine hands-on learning with opportunities to connect more deeply with the plants and ecosystems that sustain Maine’s wildlife. $25 Member/$30 Nonmember Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day […]

21 Nov

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Sow It Forward: A Native Seed Swap

In gratitude for the fall harvest, join us as a Maine Native Plant community to share seeds, books, and fellowship. Bring labeled, locally harvested native plant seeds to share — whether collected at our fall Seed Collection Workshop or gathered on your own — and enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a native seed sowing demonstration. […]

21 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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