Talks

August 2026
Summer Wildlife Mingle

Summer Wildlife Mingle at Gilsland Farm

Hobnob with hawks and rub elbows with reptiles at our favorite social event of the summer! At the Summer Wildlife Mingle, you’ll meet live wildlife ambassadors (think raptors and reptiles) and the experts who rehabilitate and care for them, all while enjoying drinks, refreshments, and good conversation! The evening kicks off with an update from […]
13 Aug
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
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David Spahr

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with David Spahr

There is an abundance of wild plants, mushrooms and other natural treasures in Maine that can be foraged for food, medicinal use and other purposes. We learn about what you can find, how to differentiate the safe from the toxic, and different ways to use what you forage. Leader: David Spahr, author of Edible and […]
15 Aug
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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Barred Owl in a tree

“Whooo” Lives in the Maine Woods? Owling at Fields Pond

Who gives a hoot at Fields Pond? Join us to learn about the owls that live in Maine and their adaptations, then take a stroll in the woods to look for owls at our sanctuary. Free members, $8 nonmember Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If […]
15 Aug
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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September 2026

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 […]
16 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Maine Bird Atlas front cover image

Maine Bird Atlas Final Presentation – Online

The Maine Bird Atlas was a collaborative effort led by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, with major contributions from Maine Natural History Observatory, Maine Audubon, Biodiversity Research Institute, and thousands of volunteers. The atlas is not only a bird book, it represents one of the largest natural history collaborations ever undertaken in Maine. […]
16 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
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October 2026
Chicken of the Woods mushroom at Gilsland Farm

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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