Naturalists Program

Jordan River Preserve Guided Walks

Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested […]

06 Jun

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Other

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Nocturnal & Crepuscular Creatures Webinar

This webinar will shed some light on the animals that lurk in the dark. Learn about the secret lives of our night-dwelling neighbors in this kickoff to a summer of twilight wonder with in-person events at Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond. This program will be recorded and the link sent to all registrants. Maine Audubon […]

10 Jun

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Online

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Nocturnal by Nature Series with Deborah Perkins

Join wildlife ecologist Deborah Perkins for a three-part evening lecture and guided walk exploring some of Maine’s most fascinating nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife. Each session begins with a short indoor presentation, followed by a walk at Gilsland Farm to observe and listen for wildlife in real time. The series will focus on fireflies, bats, and […]

17 Jun

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Natural Communities Visit: Powerline Corridors & Early Successional Habitat (Northern 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

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Other

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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

Other

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, […]

19 Jun

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, […]

20 Jun

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Jordan River Preserve Guided Walks

Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested […]

25 Jun

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Other

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, […]

26 Jun

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just beyond the entrance gate) for an informative walk with Maine Audubon staff & guests. Walks are approximately 1.5 hrs. in length and will highlight various aspects of the 1600 acre Borestone Mountain sanctuary. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and be prepared for a moderate level of hiking. Pre-registration encouraged, […]

27 Jun

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Full Moon Canoe Tours Summer 2026

Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for Willets along the bank or Snowy Egrets flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided by Maine Audubon. *Arrive 30 […]

27 Jun

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Full Moon Canoe Tours Summer 2026

Experience the sights and sounds of marsh creatures under the full moon. Watch for Willets along the bank or Snowy Egrets flying back to a nearby island for the evening. We may even see a harbor seal or a muskrat playing in the water. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided by Maine Audubon. *Arrive 30 […]

28 Jun

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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