Naturalists Program

Natural Communities Visit: Salt Marsh

Following the Natural Communities webinar on September 22, explore Scarborough Marsh during shorebird migration to learn how these unique communities support wildlife in Maine and beyond. Our naturalist will identify plants and animals that shape and rely on these tidal wetlands. September 23 – 5:30-6:30 pm Free for members, $8 for nonmembers Maine Audubon strives […]

23 Sep

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Baxter Woods, Portland

Join us to help with bird habitat restoration in Baxter Woods. We will be planting shrubs and trees around the vernal pool to support birds and other wildlife that live in and use Baxter Woods. We will meet at the entrance on Stevens ave and walk .25 miles along the trail to reach the planting […]

03 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Bangor

Join us at the Bangor Tree Nursery to help improve infrastructure in the nursery. We will be building shelves, installing a ramp, and repairing the fence. Participants must be 18+ and comfortable using power tools. The nursery is located at 939 Finson Rd, Bangor, ME. The nursery is a little ways down a dirt road. […]

07 Oct

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Other

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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 […]

08 Oct

Sold Out

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Other

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Biodiversity Power Hours

Join Maine Audubon staff for an hour of community science to help us monitor changes at Gilsland Farm this fall. Record observations using iNaturalist to help us survey plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife in a section of the sanctuary. Arrive at 7:30 am for instruction using the iNaturalist app, or join at 8 am […]

09 Oct

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Auburn

Join us at the Auburn Tree nursery to help us get ready for winter. We will be pruning, planting, and mulching. The nursery is located at 115 North Auburn Rd, Auburn, ME 04210. We will meet in the parking lot and walk over to the nursery. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes for a site that can […]

10 Oct

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other

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Intro to Mushroom Identification

Learn how to use field marks, substrate, and habitat to identify mushrooms. We’ll practice using field guides (provided) to identify whatever is popping up at Gilsland Farm. There will also be tips for photographing fungi for fun and to use later for identification. 10/10, 10 am-12 pm $8/ free for members Maine Audubon strives to […]

10 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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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

Online

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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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Natural Communities: Walk the Meadows of Gilsland Farm

Following the Natural Communities webinar on October 13, visit Gilsland Farm Audubon Center to observe meadows after peak bloom, when abundant seeds and stems support migrating birds, small mammals, and a huge diversity of insects. Learn how to identify keystone plants like goldenrods and asters, as well as introduced species that threaten the ecological role […]

15 Oct

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Other

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Mushroom Class and Walk with North Spore

Louis Giller from North Spore will provide an introduction to the mycological world of Maine, with a focus on edible mushrooms. The class will cover basic biology and foraging practices, then we’ll head into the forest and scan for mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal […]

18 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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