Naturalists Program

Aquatic Plant Paddle at Fields Pond

Head out onto Fields Pond to explore the world of aquatic flora. We’ll get a close-up view of these unique aquatic species, many in bloom, that make Fields Pond their home. Free but please register in advance. *Bring your own watercraft (canoe/kayak) or reserve a seat in a Maine Audubon canoe for $5 per person. […]

23 Jul

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just a 2-minute walk up the road, past 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 […]

24 Jul

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Maine Audubon After Dark

NEW DATE: This event has been postponed to Friday, July 24.  Get to know our sanctuary after dark and kick off National Moth Week at this event celebrating nocturnal wildlife. Come before sunset to watch Barn Swallows feed. When the fireflies come out, we’ll turn on the lamps to attract nocturnal insects. We’ll also have […]

24 Jul

8:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just a 2-minute walk up the road, past 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 […]

25 Jul

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 Jul

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Salt Marsh Explorers

Youth (8-11 years) will explore the mysteries of the salt marsh, conduct experiments, and discover what makes a salt marsh one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet! Children must be accompanied by an adult. July 2, 28, August 20; 10:30 am-12 pm $12/nonmember child, $10 member child Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive […]

28 Jul

10:30 am - 12:00 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 Jul

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 […]

29 Jul

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Scarborough Marsh

92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Birds Love Bugs!

Join us at this preserve co-managed by Bangor Land Trust and Maine Audubon to learn about aerial insectivores, such as swallows and flycatchers. A group that has declined in recent years, birds that catch insects on the wing are of high conservation concern. West Penjajawoc Grasslands, Bangor July 31, 8-9:30 am Free for members, $8/nonmembers […]

31 Jul

8:00 am - 9:30 am

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Weekly Naturalist Walks at Borestone Mountain

Meet at the Sugar House (just a 2-minute walk up the road, past 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 […]

31 Jul

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 a 2-minute walk up the road, past 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 […]

01 Aug

10:00 am

Borestone - Elliotsville

Bodfish Valley Road, Elliotsville, ME

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Mushroom Walk with North Spore

Learn what to look for (and what to avoid!) This walk is designed to be an introduction to the mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From […]

02 Aug

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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