Workshops

A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters: Native Plants Workshop

A Botanical Look at Goldenrods and Asters September is full of beautiful late season blooms, and at Gilsland Farm, goldenrods and asters are on full display. Join botany professor Carol Goodwillie and discover the wonders of these goldenrods, asters, and other wildflowers in the Asteraceae family. Get up close and explore the unique traits and […]

19 Sep

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Native Plants Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with MJ Benson

Join Maine artist MJ Benson for an artful afternoon exploring the native plants of Gilsland Farm. Learn how to make a basic watercolor sketchbook to use during the day! Then go outside to observe the native plants around the sanctuary to paint or draw. All levels welcome, basic supplies will be provided, but you are […]

19 Sep

Canceled

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Introduction to Wild Basketry at Fields Pond

Learn the craft of weaving natural materials—grasses, bark, vines, and more—into functional, beautiful baskets with Jessica Steele. This hands-on class covers collecting, processing, and weaving with locally sourced materials such as cattail, pine needle, birch bark, willow, and grapevine.  The workshop includes a presentation, live demos, and take-home materials. No experience necessary. Maine Audubon strives […]

07 Oct

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Native Plants Workshop – October

Spend a day immersed in native plants, habitat gardening, and creative exploration at Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Education Center. These monthly programs combine hands-on learning with opportunities to connect more deeply with the plants and ecosystems that sustain Maine’s wildlife. $25 Member/$30 Nonmember Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day […]

17 Oct

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Seed Collection Field Experience

In this field experience you’ll learn to collect native seeds from a variety of species actively producing seed. We’ll discuss seed collection techniques and timing for some popular species that produce seed at other times of year, and we’ll think about how to collect seed ethically, without causing harm. Throughout the program you’ll have the […]

17 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Native Plants Watercolor Workshop with Kristin F. Simmons

Join local artist Kristin F. Simmons as she demonstrates watercolor techniques and shows how to create a composition inspired by Maine native plants. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome. No experience needed. All materials are provided. Just show up ready to slow down, look closely, and let nature do what it does best. $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers […]

17 Oct

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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CoastWise Professional Workshop – Freeport

Join us for a two-day, field based CoastWise workshop for road professionals where we’ll share the CoastWise Approach to achieving ecological resilience and climate- ready road crossings in tidal environments. CoastWise is a training program and resource for anyone with responsibility for planning and building road crossings in tidal wetland areas. Modeled after the statewide […]

22 Oct

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Other

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2-Day Stream Smart Phase II Workshop in Manchester, ME

A 2-day, hands on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings. This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords Certified individuals one year of recertification. Day One will include field training on what information […]

26 Oct

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Other

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Aquatic WILD K-12 Interdisciplinary Educator Workshop

Aquatic WILD is a hands-on interdisciplinary STEM curriculum focused on aquatic and wetland wildlife, water resources, and ecological concepts. This experiential learning workshop introduces participants to over 50 Maine-specific activities from the exclusive Aquatic WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide, only available through workshops. This resource serves as an integrating tool across all subject areas, […]

27 Oct

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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2-Day Stream Smart Phase II Workshop in Falmouth, ME

A 2-day, hands on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings. This class qualifies for 6 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP. Each CEH affords Certified individuals one year of recertification. Day One will include field training on what information […]

28 Oct

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Other

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Stream Smart Phase I Introductory Workshop – Ellsworth

Join us to learn about: the value of free-flowing streams; the regulations that are applicable when working on road/stream crossings; the principles of building Stream Smart crossings; the costs and benefits of Stream Smart crossings; and where to look for funding. We will be in the classroom from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Maine Audubon works with […]

12 Nov

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Other

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Native Plants Workshop – November

Spend a day immersed in native plants, habitat gardening, and creative exploration at Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Education Center. These monthly programs combine hands-on learning with opportunities to connect more deeply with the plants and ecosystems that sustain Maine’s wildlife. $25 Member/$30 Nonmember Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day […]

21 Nov

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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