Workshops

August 2026
Sunrise on the Marsh watercolor painting by Kristin F. Simmons

Sunrise Watercolor at Scarborough Marsh

Join local artist Kristin F. Simmons as she demonstrates watercolor techniques and shows how to create a composition inspired by the Scarborough Marsh. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome. Start your summer morning the best way possible — brush in hand, watching the sun rise over Maine’s largest salt marsh. Join us at Scarborough Marsh Audubon […]
08 Aug
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Nature Sketching by Canoe at Scarborough Marsh

Artists of all ages and abilities have a unique opportunity to practice nature sketching in a beautiful environment with Maine artist Rebekah Lowell,  during a special canoe tour through the marsh. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided by Maine Audubon. *Arrive 30 minutes before start time Saturday, August 8, 10-11:30am $18/member $20/nonmember $12/child (8-18) Maine […]
08 Aug
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Sculpting Nature

Sculpting Nature at Scarborough Marsh

This program has been canceled. Join local artist Daisy Hutt of Tannery Brook Studio and explore working with natural elements and clay using handbuilding techniques to create your own one of a kind piece inspired by the Scarborough Marsh. Saturday August 8, 5:30-7 pm $45 nonmember/$35 member Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible […]
08 Aug
Canceled
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Maine Audubon Urban Forestry Education Specialist and arborist Jeff Tarling works to introduce biological controls designed to control Emerald Ash Borer on ash trees at Gilsland Farm.

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Fields Pond

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop Thursday, August 13, 4 pm Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. This is a collaboration with Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and […]
13 Aug
4:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

Seed Collection & Processing – Workshop Series at Gilsland Farm

Seed Collection & Processing Late summer marks the beginning of seed ripening across many native species. This workshop introduces participants to responsible seed collection techniques, timing, and basic processing methods. We’ll explore how to identify when seeds are ready, how to collect without impacting wild populations, and how to clean and store seeds for future […]
15 Aug
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

Native Plant Illustration with Joy Grannis – Workshop Series at Gilsland Farm

Native Plant Illustration (part 2) with Artist Joy Grannis Continue building observational and drawing skills through a focused study of native plants in late summer. This session emphasizes form, seed structures, and seasonal change, helping participants capture the character of plants at a different stage in their life cycle. Native Plants Summer Workshop Series Join […]
15 Aug
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
Seashell Wreath

Create a Seashell Wreath Workshop

Build up yer mussels! Join a master crafter for a fun evening of making wreaths out of Maine mussels! Participants will be guided through the process of how to create the base and add the shells to the wreath. Whether you are a Maine resident or just a visitor to our shores, you will be […]
19 Aug
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
Colleen Teerling, Entomologist, Maine Forest Service

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Gilsland Farm

Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. This is a collaboration with Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require […]
20 Aug
4:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
Maine Native Plants

Native Plant Workshops and Walks at Fields Pond

June 26 – Workshop & Walk July 31 – Walk only August 28 – Workshop & Walk All at 1 pm Are you curious about native plants? Join us this summer for workshops and walks exploring how they support wildlife habitat in your local landscape. In June we’ll repot our overwintering native seeds. You can […]
28 Aug
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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