Winter, Spring, and Summer Discovery Programs

Ages 2-6

Family Fun (children under 2 welcome)

Good Night Nature

Ages 2-3

Tadpoles

Summer Tadpoles

Good Night Nature

Ages 3-4

Buzzing Bees

Summer Buzzing Bees

Good Night Nature

Ages 4-5

Buzzing Bees

Summer Buzzing Bees

Summer Squash

Curious Cubs

Good Night Nature

Registration Information

Advance registration is required for all preschool programs. Stop by Gilsland Farm Audubon Center or call (207) 781-2330, ext. 209, to register.

• Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
• Cancellations: a refund can only be issued when a replacement is found minus a $10 cancellation fee. If Maine Audubon cancels a program, a full refund will be issued.
• Classes are limited to 10 children.
• All programs spend a portion of each class outside; please be prepared for the day’s weather.
• For classes with parent participation, we ask that parents bring only the child participating in the program.

2008-09 School-year, class themes

Session One

First Week-Busy Spiders

Second Week-Magical Monarchs

Third Week-Small Pond

Fourth Week-Salamander Search

Fifth Week-Falling Leaves

Sixth Week-Apple Trees

Seventh Week-Hungry Squirrels

Eighth Week-Pumpkin Patch

Session Two

First Week-Fantastic Fish

Second Week-Sleepy Snakes

Third Week-Dreaming Bears

Fourth Week-Giving Thanks

Fifth Week-Howling Coyotes

Sixth Week-Magnificent Moose

Seventh Week-Snowman Story

Eighth Week-Terrific Trees

Session Three

First Week-Animal Tracks

Second Week-Quick Red Fox

Third Week-Wild Cats

Fourth Week-Nocturnal Animals

Fifth Week-Forecaster Phil

Sixth Week-Black Birds

Session Four

First Week-Wild Horses

Second Week-Chickadees

Third Week-Puffins and Penguins

Fourth Week-Hungry Mice

Fifth Week-Busy Beavers

Sixth Week-Baby Ducks

Seventh Week-Puffy Clouds

Eighth Week-Earth Celebration

Session Five

First Week-Rabbits and Rain

Second Week-Robbins and Worms

Third Week-Fantastic Frogs

Fourth Week-Bumpy Toads

Fifth Week-Snail's Home

Sixth Week-Bright Colors

Summer Themes (Tadpoles, Family Fun, Buzzing Bees)

Session One

First Week - Squirrel Nest

Second Week - Pond Detective

Third Week - Inch by Inch

Fourth Week - Bugs for Lunch

Session Two

First Week - Sea Turtles

Second Week - Wide Mouth Frog

Third Week - Ten Little Seeds

Fourth Week - Seasons

SUMMER SQUASH THEMES

Session One- Animal Detectives

Session Two- Creepy Crawly Critters

Session Three- Wet and Wild

Fourth Week - Nature's Cycles

Emergency Weather Conditions and Maine Audubon Preschool Programs

Occasionally, severe weather will alter our usual preschool program schedule. If Maine Audubon's buildings are closed due to inclement weather, all programs are cancelled during the closed period. Please note that we may close for only a portion of the day, depending on the storm. If our buildings are open, unusually severe weather conditions can force the cancellation of a program for that day. The decision to cancel classes will not necessarily match the decision of local schools.You will need to call.

To find out if Gilsland Farm Nature Center is open to the public call 781-2330. Classes will not be held if the nature center is closed.

To find out if preschool classes have been cancelled, even if the nature center itself is open, you will need to dial 781-2330 ext. 239 after 8 a.m.

In the case of a weather cancellation, Maine Audubon will automatically give all preschool program participants a credit for the cost of that day that can be used when registering for any future programs (even non-preschool programs). Please note that when you do sign up for a future program you will need to remind our registrars that you have a credit. This credit will expire after one year. As always, please make a decision for yourself about whether the roads in your area are safe for driving. Thank you.