Naturalists Program

Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 7 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

05 Nov

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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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 […]

06 Nov

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 7 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

12 Nov

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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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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Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 7 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

19 Nov

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Natural Communities Walk: Woodlands

Following the Natural Communities webinar on November 17, step into the forest at Gilsland Farm to witness a woodland preparing for winter. We’ll spend much of our walk getting up close and personal with leaf litter, tree bark, seeds, and fungi to observe how forest residents complete reproductive cycles, store nutrients, and acclimate to freezing […]

19 Nov

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Natural Communities: Fall Tree and Shrub ID

Take the challenge to learn trees and shrubs without leaves. Join a naturalist and explore the signs of plant life as species reach senescence, including twig and bark ID. Discussion will include how fallen leaves are critical for healthy winter forest ecology. Free members/ $8 Nonmembers Sat, Nov. 21, 12:30-2 pm Note: this is part […]

21 Nov

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Winter Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 8 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

03 Dec

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Bird Feeder Workshop at Fields Pond

In the spirit of the holiday season, join Maine Audubon in making birdseed cookies during this DIY workshop! Participants will learn about the history of bird feeders, prepare a birdseed cookie, and learn about common backyard bird species. This workshop is a family-friendly event and a great introduction to bird feeders and bird identification. Birdseed […]

05 Dec

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

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Winter Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 8 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

10 Dec

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving – A book talk with Ethan Tapper

Maine Audubon is excited to welcome Ethan Tapper back to Gilsland Farm to share his new book, The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving. Ethan Tapper knows what it means to care for a forest ecosystem. In The Forest Year, his stunning follow-up to the award-winning How to Love a Forest, Ethan […]

11 Dec

6:00 pm

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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Winter Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center at 8 am, and we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds from within the sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]

17 Dec

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm Visitor Center - Falmouth

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