Events

Weekly Beginner Bird Walks at Fields Pond – Spring 2026Expired

Fridays, 8-9:30 am March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Free Catch spring migration in action this year! Join us for beginner-friendly walks around the diverse habitats of Fields Pond Audubon Center. Learn the basics of birding or sharpen your existing skills. Each wave of spring migration will bring new […]

17 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Preschool Nature Hour at Fields PondExpired

March 20 session canceled! Come join the fun at Fields Pond for our Weekly Preschool Nature Hour! Each Friday, from 9:30–10:30 am, little ones and their grown-ups will dive into nature adventures full of stories, art, science activities, and outdoor play! Designed for ages 2–5, this series will spark curiosity, nurture a love for the […]

17 Apr

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$65.00

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Volunteer Stewardship Day at Fields Pond

Give back to our planet by acting as a steward of Fields Pond Audubon Center! Volunteers will work in small teams to prepare the center for the busy summer season. Tasks could include trail stewardship, small construction projects, painting, tidying, and other tasks to beautify and maintain the sanctuary. Volunteers should bring work gloves (if […]

18 Apr

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

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Beginner Bird Walks at Gilsland Farm

Drop in during the first half hour as we watch the feeders around our Visitor Center. Then we’ll hit the trails to the meadow and waterfront. These are for anyone who is new to birding or wants to improve their skills by getting back to basics. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less […]

18 Apr

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Photographic Reflections: Spring Photo Walk at Fields Pond

Bring your cameras to witness the quiet transformation as the scenic Fields Pond trails wake up from their winter sleep. Guided by nature photographer and Registered Maine Guide L’aura Bradford, we’ll explore shifting light, wildlife activity, and plants as leaves unfurl. This course emphasizes bringing our cameras to bear in a practice of observation and […]

18 Apr

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$15.00

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Natural Communities Visit: Willows in Bangor

Location: Essex Woods Preserve, Bangor Explore riversides and wetland edges with a staff naturalist to observe willows in bloom. Learn to identify willow species, notice pollinator activity, and understand how water movement shapes riparian plant communities. This walk focuses on reading the landscape and recognizing the ecological processes at work along Maine’s waterways. Natural Communities […]

18 Apr

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Other

$8.00

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April Vacation K-3 Camp at Gilsland Farm

Monday-Friday, April 20-24, 9 am-3 pm Gilsland Farm Native Plants Education Center For children currently enrolled in grades K-3 $345 members, $390 nonmembers for 5–day session From returning migratory birds to the newly awakening creatures in the pond, each new sign of spring brings more to discover during April Vacation Camp! Each day will include […]

20 Apr

Sold Out

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$390.00

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April Vacation Camp at Fields Pond for Grades 1-3

Date: April 20-24, 2026 Location: Fields Pond Audubon Center Grades 1-3 Price: $275 member, $325 nonmember for 5-day session. From returning migratory birds to the newly awakening creatures in the pond, each new sign of spring brings more to discover during April Vacation Camp! Each day will include exploration of different habitats at Fields Pond […]

20 Apr

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$325.00

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Eco Explorers at Fields Pond

Explore with us as we turn Maine Audubon at Fields Pond into a 230-acre science laboratory! This 5-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 fun! This club combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature-based experiments to deepen […]

20 Apr

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Fields Pond - Holden

216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429

$70.00

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Birding Basics OnlineOnline

Our annual series is back and growing! We will spend 17 weeks covering the essentials of birding. These online sessions are for people newly interested in birding or novices needing a refresher, but even the pros will learn something new. Different topics each week; review the courses and join for the ones that interest you. […]

21 Apr

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

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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 […]

22 Apr

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

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Mother Earth says Witapehtipon! Let’s be Friends!

Join Wolastoqey (Maliseet) educator, author, poet, and artist Mihku Paul accompanied by Maine Audubon educators as we celebrate our Earth! We will come together for a trail walk, storytelling, art, and hands-on exploration. This event is best suited for children ages 3–9 and their families and will take place outdoors rain or shine. We will […]

22 Apr

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth

20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

$15.00

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