Walks

Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

19 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Gilsland Farm

Equal parts whimsical and ethereal, the courting display of the American Woodcock (aka Timberdoodle) is an early-spring treat. We’ll meet just before sunset to learn about this charismatic bird and then set out in search of displaying males. 7-8:30 pm 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 Free for members/ $8 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and […]

19 Mar

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Weekly Beginner Bird Walks at Fields Pond – Spring 2026

Fridays, 8-9:30 am March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Free Catch spring migration in action this year! Join us for beginner-friendly walks around the diverse habitats of Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn the basics of birding or sharpen your existing skills. Each wave of spring migration will bring new […]

20 Mar

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gisland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

21 Mar

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Wednesday Morning Nature Walks at Gilsland Farm

Explore Gilsland Farm with our Field Naturalist. We’ll stop for birds, bugs, fungi, plants, and anything else that piques our curiosity. These walks are for those folks who make terrible hiking partners. You’re in good company here! Participants will have opportunities to contribute observations to ongoing community science projects through iNaturalist. Binoculars and hand lenses […]

25 Mar

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Gilsland Farm Bird Walk

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, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required. The […]

26 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Natural Communities Visit: Maples in Portland

Join a staff naturalist for a guided walk through maple-dominated forests and wetlands at Evergreen Cemetery, in Portland. Learn to identify maple species before leaf-out, observe early spring changes, and explore companion plants that share these communities. This field experience emphasizes careful observation and understanding how site conditions influence where different maple species thrive. Natural […]

26 Mar

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Gilsland Farm

Equal parts whimsical and ethereal, the courting display of the American Woodcock (aka Timberdoodle) is an early-spring treat. We’ll meet just before sunset to learn about this charismatic bird and then set out in search of displaying males. 7-8:30 pm 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 Free for members/ $8 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and […]

26 Mar

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Weekly Beginner Bird Walks at Fields Pond – Spring 2026

Fridays, 8-9:30 am March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Free Catch spring migration in action this year! Join us for beginner-friendly walks around the diverse habitats of Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn the basics of birding or sharpen your existing skills. Each wave of spring migration will bring new […]

27 Mar

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Natural Communities Visit: Maples at Fields Pond

Join a staff naturalist for a guided walk through maple-dominated forests and wetlands. Learn to identify maple species before leaf-out, observe early spring changes, and explore companion plants that share these communities. This field experience emphasizes careful observation and understanding how site conditions influence where different maple species thrive. Natural Communities & Seasonal Change is […]

28 Mar

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gisland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

01 Apr

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Timberdoodle Thursdays at Gilsland Farm

Equal parts whimsical and ethereal, the courting display of the American Woodcock (aka Timberdoodle) is an early-spring treat. We’ll meet just before sunset to learn about this charismatic bird and then set out in search of displaying males. 7-8:30 pm 3/19, 3/26, 4/2 Free for members/ $8 nonmembers Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and […]

02 Apr

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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