Downeast Chapter

Serving All of Hancock County

The Downeast Chapter has been a chapter of Maine Audubon since 1971. We are a nonprofit membership organization including all of Maine Audubon's members within Hancock County. Home to Acadia National Park, forests, wetlands, blueberry barrens, and miles of rocky ocean and island habitat, Hancock County supports diverse species of birds and wildlife, and offers excellent opportunities for enjoying nature, birding, outdoor recreation, and wildlife observation and study.

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Chapter Mission

The mission of the Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Hancock County, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of local communities and their natural environment.

Programs

Monthly natural history programs are typically held the third Thursday of each month in either MDI, Blue Hill, or Ellsworth, and are open to members and the public alike. Programs are free.

Field trips (birding, plant walks, etc.) are offered throughout the year to local and state points of interest. We depend on a dedicated local volunteer board and committee members to plan and implement our activities. You must sign up in advance for field trips! Field trips are $5 for non-members, free for members. For more information or to register, email us at deaudubon@gmail.com or call (207) 664-4400. Please register early, as space is limited on field trips.

Board meetings are held monthly in Ellsworth and are open to all members. Contact us to get involved!!

View all upcoming chapter activities here.

Membership

You will automatically become a member of the Downeast Chapter when you join Maine Audubon and your address is in Hancock County.

As a member of our chapter, you will receive all the benefits of Maine Audubon membership and our Downeast Chapter newsletter.

Chapter Contacts

Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon
P.O. Box 1212, Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-664-4400
deaudubon@gmail.com

Chapter Officers
Leslie Clapp - President
Rich MacDonald - Vice President
Margaret Quinn - Secretary
Nai Chang - Treasurer

At Large
Ann Brayton

Leda Beth Gray

Lynn Havsall

Committee Chairs
Sally Rooney - Program
Katharine Turok - Education
Jonathan Gormley - Properties; Past President

Leda Beth Gray - Conservation