Events

October 2026

Fall Preschool Nature Hour at Fields PondExpired

Come join the fun at Fields Pond for our Weekly Preschool Nature Hour! Each Friday, from 9:30–10:30 am, young children ones and their grown-ups will dive into nature adventures full of stories, art, STEM activities, and outdoor play! Designed for ages 2–5, this series will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help […]
02 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
$96.00
Volunteers help cleanup Scarborough Marsh and winterize Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for the winter.

End of Season Fall Cleanup at Scarborough Marsh

Join us for this fall tradition to clean up the marsh and beaches, and winterize the Nature Center. Meet at the Nature Center; registration is not required but it’s nice to know if you’re coming! Refreshments provided. Groups and companies are welcome. Saturday October 3, 2026 9 am-12 pm Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center More: Dress […]
03 Oct
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Scarborough Marsh
92 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Fall Foliage 5K Trail Run 2026

Join us for our annual trail running event. This challenging course will take you up through our beautiful, wooded trails, onto the adjoining Holden Land Trust trail system and down scenic trails for the perfect foliage tour! Registration: $25 members,  $35 nonmembers, Registration includes race T-shirt if registered by September 18. FREE Kids Fun Run […]
03 Oct
9:00 am
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
$35.00
Baxter Woods

Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Baxter Woods, Portland

Join us to help with bird habitat restoration in Baxter Woods. We will be planting shrubs and trees around the vernal pool to support birds and other wildlife that live in and use Baxter Woods. We will meet at the entrance on Stevens ave and walk .25 miles along the trail to reach the planting […]
03 Oct
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other
Fall Frolic!

Fall Frolic 2026

Fall is made for nature play! Join us in celebrating the change of seasons at Gilsland Farm at our annual Fall Frolic family festival, where you can spend a playful day outdoors learning about our plant and animal neighbors and how to care for them as the season changes. We’ll have fun activities for all […]
03 Oct
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
$9.00
Coexist by Linnea Karlsson, Spindleworks Art Studio

Artists Reception: Spindleworks Art Studio

Coexist: An Art Show featuring Spindleworks Art Studio – On view September 16-November 30, 2026 Art by Linnea Karlsson   Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of […]
04 Oct
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
EcoExplorers at Fields Pond Audubon Center

Fall Eco Explorers at Fields Pond

Step into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with us as we turn Maine Audubon at Fields Pond into a 230 acre science laboratory! This 6-week afterschool club will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the outdoors, and help discover how we can protect our planet—all while having tons of fall fun! This club combines outdoor […]
06 Oct
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
$85.00

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 […]
07 Oct
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
Family Fun

Fall Family Fun at Gilsland Farm

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship and produce an introduction to group learning settings. This program is planned with ages 2-5 in mind. Wednesday mornings September […]
07 Oct
9:30 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
$140.00

Fall Community Tree Stewardship Day – Bangor

Join us at the Bangor Tree Nursery to help improve infrastructure in the nursery. We will be building shelves, installing a ramp, and repairing the fence. Participants must be 18+ and comfortable using power tools. The nursery is located at 939 Finson Rd, Bangor, ME. The nursery is a little ways down a dirt road. […]
07 Oct
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Other
Cat Tails

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
$75.00

Thursday Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Thursday, October 1: We’re sorry there will be no Maine Audubon leaders present for this walk, a volunteer leader should be there to help. 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, […]
08 Oct
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
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