Events

Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

Register Here

Next meeting: November 12, 1:30-3 pm

Nature Tuesday will Meet at Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth.

Great Pond is a beautiful wetland and nearby is Little Pond. We will explore both areas. Their ecosystems are very different!! We will note the Heath family, some beautiful lichen, fungi etc.

Please bring your 10X loupe if you have one there's always a possibility of bird sightings so you might want to bring your binoculars (we saw lots of robins, finches and chickadees) .

There are several access points to the pond. The trail is accessed from the end of Fenway Road, off of Fowler Road. You may park along either side of Fenway Road, however, please avoid parking in the cul-de-sac.

Hope to see you there.

Davida 776-1876 and Kiya

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Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

Register Here

Next meeting: November 12, 1:30-3 pm

Nature Tuesday will Meet at Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth.

Great Pond is a beautiful wetland and nearby is Little Pond. We will explore both areas. Their ecosystems are very different!! We will note the Heath family, some beautiful lichen, fungi etc.

Please bring your 10X loupe if you have one there's always a possibility of bird sightings so you might want to bring your binoculars (we saw lots of robins, finches and chickadees) .

There are several access points to the pond. The trail is accessed from the end of Fenway Road, off of Fowler Road. You may park along either side of Fenway Road, however, please avoid parking in the cul-de-sac.

Hope to see you there.

Davida 776-1876 and Kiya

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Course Location: North Dining Hall A at the University of Maine Farmington

Overview: This two-day, hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with ecologically sound stream crossings. Day One will include field training on information to collect and how to collect it, and Day Two will consist of class time on field data analysis and tools to develop initial designs for ecologically sound stream crossings.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will understand how to: Utilize stream survey tools and techniques including longitudinal profiles, cross sections and bed characterization Identify and evaluate specific conditions at stream crossing sites Collect and analyze data from stream crossing sites Develop recommendations for properly sized and installed structures

NOTE: Stream Smart (Phase II) is intended to provide information that will enable participants to gather and analyze field data relative to ecological objectives (i.e. fish passage and connected stream processes) when designing replacement structures at stream crossings. This information is in addition to and does not replace other elements of design relative to the hydraulic capacity and structural integrity of the stream crossing.

Target Audience: It is expected that workshop participants have some stream survey experience and work directly on road projects as forestry managers, municipal public works managers, civil engineers, surveyors, and natural resource agency staff.

Requirements: It is recommended that participants bring to the workshop: a general understanding of the Principles of Stream Smart Road Crossings (Phase I) (recommended but not required) familiarity with field survey techniques, especially auto level or total station survey techniques (required) a basic understanding of stream assessment techniques field-appropriate clothing including knee-high waterproof boots, or hip boots if available for field assessments on Day 1 a laptop with Microsoft Excel 2010 or later version installed for data analysis on Day 2

Class Schedule: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (registration begins at 8:30)

Course Location: November 13-14: North Dining Hall A at the University of Maine Farmington

Fee: $70 per person for two-day training (lunch is provided both days)

Credits: Workshop attendees may be eligible for Forestry Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), DEP Voluntary Contractor Certification CEUs, and Engineering CEUs.

Please note, this is a two-day workshop and you will be responsible for your own accommodations. Attendance on both days is required.

Space is limited for these two-day workshops, we will only be accepting registrations for up to 35 attendees. There will be a waiting list established once that limit is reached, and in the event of a registrant cancelling, members of the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which they were listed.

For more Stream Smart information, copies of presentations and handouts go to:

https://www.maineaudubon.org/projects/stream-smart/

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Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

Register Here

Course Location: North Dining Hall A at the University of Maine Farmington

Overview: This two-day, hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with ecologically sound stream crossings. Day One will include field training on information to collect and how to collect it, and Day Two will consist of class time on field data analysis and tools to develop initial designs for ecologically sound stream crossings.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will understand how to: Utilize stream survey tools and techniques including longitudinal profiles, cross sections and bed characterization Identify and evaluate specific conditions at stream crossing sites Collect and analyze data from stream crossing sites Develop recommendations for properly sized and installed structures

NOTE: Stream Smart (Phase II) is intended to provide information that will enable participants to gather and analyze field data relative to ecological objectives (i.e. fish passage and connected stream processes) when designing replacement structures at stream crossings. This information is in addition to and does not replace other elements of design relative to the hydraulic capacity and structural integrity of the stream crossing.

Target Audience: It is expected that workshop participants have some stream survey experience and work directly on road projects as forestry managers, municipal public works managers, civil engineers, surveyors, and natural resource agency staff.

Requirements: It is recommended that participants bring to the workshop: a general understanding of the Principles of Stream Smart Road Crossings (Phase I) (recommended but not required) familiarity with field survey techniques, especially auto level or total station survey techniques (required) a basic understanding of stream assessment techniques field-appropriate clothing including knee-high waterproof boots, or hip boots if available for field assessments on Day 1 a laptop with Microsoft Excel 2010 or later version installed for data analysis on Day 2

Class Schedule: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (registration begins at 8:30)

Course Location: November 13-14: North Dining Hall A at the University of Maine Farmington

Fee: $70 per person for two-day training (lunch is provided both days)

Credits: Workshop attendees may be eligible for Forestry Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), DEP Voluntary Contractor Certification CEUs, and Engineering CEUs.

Please note, this is a two-day workshop and you will be responsible for your own accommodations. Attendance on both days is required.

Space is limited for these two-day workshops, we will only be accepting registrations for up to 35 attendees. There will be a waiting list established once that limit is reached, and in the event of a registrant cancelling, members of the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which they were listed.

For more Stream Smart information, copies of presentations and handouts go to:

https://www.maineaudubon.org/projects/stream-smart/

Register Here

Location: Gilsland Farm, FalmouthMembers $12, Nonmembers $15

Historic Human Ecology on the Coast of Maine

Join ecologist Kerry Hardy, author of Notes On A Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki in a lively discussion of focus on the relationship of indigenous people to the Maine seashore. Hardy's talk will encompass everything from ecology to linguistics to creation stories, with a good sprinkling of primary source information from Cartier, Verrazano, Champlain, and John Josselyn.

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Location: Fields Pond, HoldenMembers: Free, Nonmembers: $8

Learn about wintering deer in Maine and efforts by the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) to monitor wintering deer. Learn in the field how winter severity is measured and see what gear is used to capture and collar deer. See deer movement and mortality data gathered from the MDIFW deer collaring project. Presenter is Nathan Bieber, Wildlife Biologist and Deer Specialist with the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

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Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Members: $5, Nonmembers: $8Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required, cash only

Join us each Thursday for an easy stroll through Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won't ignore any other wildlife or plants. Bring your binoculars and dress to be comfortable outside for two hours. Our total walk is usually 1.8 miles but people can leave early if needed.

We meet near the main parking lot. If you arrive late we are typically by the pond for the first 15-20 minutes before heading into the West Meadow. Walks last approximately 2 hours.

A list of the most recent bird sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L251783

Contact: Doug Hitchcox - (207) 781-2330 x237

Register Here

Members: $10, Non-Members: $14Location: Fields Pond

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

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Location: Stevens Avenue gate to Baxter WoodsFriday, November 22, 9-11 am

Registration not required. Optional sign up here.

Featuring staff from the City of Portland and Maine Audubon

An interactive walk and discussion in Portland's Deering Center with Jeff Tarling of the City of Portland and Eric Topper of Maine Audubon to explore and envision bird habitat in the midst of diverse other uses.

We'll meet at the Stevens Avenue gate to Baxter Woods. Please come prepared for up to two hours outdoors. Free and open to the public.

Presented as part of the "Mapping Portland: The Complete City" exhibition sponsored by the Portland Society for Architecture.

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Next meeting: November 12, 1:30-3 pm

Nature Tuesday will Meet at Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth.

Great Pond is a beautiful wetland and nearby is Little Pond. We will explore both areas. Their ecosystems are very different!! We will note the Heath family, some beautiful lichen, fungi etc.

Please bring your 10X loupe if you have one there's always a possibility of bird sightings so you might want to bring your binoculars (we saw lots of robins, finches and chickadees) .

There are several access points to the pond. The trail is accessed from the end of Fenway Road, off of Fowler Road. You may park along either side of Fenway Road, however, please avoid parking in the cul-de-sac.

Hope to see you there.

Davida 776-1876 and Kiya

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Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Location: Gilsland Farm, Falmouth

Join us for handcrafted gifts featuring talented Maine artists as well as our staff and volunteers! Earthenware by Rebecca May Verrill Ceramics, jewelry by Morgan McGeehan Designs, stained glass by Wild Illuminations, collage and paper crafts by Elizabeth's Ephemera, and more!

The Nature Store will also be open and chock full of great Maine and New England-made unique and handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list this Holiday season!

This is also Member Double Discount Day! All members receive 20% off store purchases (excluding optics).

Your purchase helps to support the mission of Maine Audubon so you can check that off your list too!

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Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Location: Fields Pond, HoldenMembers: FREE, Nonmembers: $8

From 1912 to 1982, the first salmon caught in the Penobscot River each spring was sent to the White House and presented to the President. Join acclaimed author and science writer, Catherine Schmitt, as she discusses the long natural and human history around Atlantic Salmon in Maine's rivers, including past and ongoing efforts to regulate the fishery and restore this historic migration. This event is part of Maine Audubon's celebration of the "International Year of the Salmon."

Catherine Schmitt is author of The President's Salmon: Restoring the King of Fish and its Home Waters, and writes frequently for newspapers, magazines, and literary journals. Her writing is informed by her background in environmental science and field experience in rivers, lakes, forests, wetlands, and beaches throughout the Northeastern U.S. She lives in Bangor, Maine. Catherine will be available to sign copies of her books.

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Members: $10

Non-Members: $14

Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free

Location: Fields Pond

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.

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Location: Fields Pond Audubon CenterTwo sessions: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm

$12 Adult Non-member (kids $6); $8 Adult Members (kids $4)Kids are ages 13 and under.

Preregistration is required!

Come meet the Owls of Birdsacre up close and personal! "Achilles," the educational, non-releasable Great Horned Owl; "Atticus," the calm Barred Owl, and "Little Gentleman," the diminutive Saw-Whet Owl. Hear their stories of personal and species challenges and learn how we can help in the work of owl conservation. This is a family friendly event. Space will be limited due to the comfort of the owls and humans (pre-registration is required).

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Nonmembers: $30, Members (Maine Audubon and Wild Seed Project) $20

Location: Gilsland Farm

In this workshop, Heather McCargo of Wild Seed Project leads a hands-on experience in native plant propagation, from ecologically-responsible seed collection and storing procedures to germination techniques. We will learn about perennial wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, and trees with an emphasis on outdoor seed sowing in pots or growing beds. Be prepared to dig your hands deep into the diversity of native seeds! Participants will go home with several pots sown with native seeds.

Co-sponsored by Wild Seed Project. Members receive member discount.

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Location: Fields Pond Audubon CenterTwo sessions: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm

$12 Adult Non-member (kids $6); $8 Adult Members (kids $4)Kids are ages 13 and under.

Preregistration is required!

Come meet the Owls of Birdsacre up close and personal! "Achilles," the educational, non-releasable Great Horned Owl; "Atticus," the calm Barred Owl, and "Little Gentleman," the diminutive Saw-Whet Owl. Hear their stories of personal and species challenges and learn how we can help in the work of owl conservation. This is a family friendly event. Space will be limited due to the comfort of the owls and humans (pre-registration is required).

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Location: Fields Pond, Holden

Weave a 17" tall pack-basket with premium reed. Pine shoes, plywood base and straps are included. Course and material fee: $100 for a 17" basket, covers cost of material, strap and instruction.

Bring a lunch and we will provide tea, coffee, and light snacks.

Jes Steele has been weaving baskets for over 20 years and Pack Baskets the last ten years. She guarantees that you will have a lovely Packbasket by the end of the class.

Jes has been working in the field of Outdoor and Adventure Education over the past 25+ years, is currently the Director of the Outdoor Adventure Center at Unity College, and has been creating baskets and teaching Pack Basket courses for ten years.

Space will be limited, please register early. Participants will leave with their very own pack-basket, and the workshop cost includes all materials and tools.

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Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15Child Member: $5, Child Nonmember: $10

Location: Gilsland Farm

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for Maine Audubon's annual live owl show. Each show includes a hooting lesson, an entertaining slideshow and a close-up look at several different owl species.

People of all ages love this show - come get close and personal with live owls!

This program often sells out, and tickets are selling fast - register today to avoid disappointment.

Three Shows:

10:30 - 11:15 am (shorter program, most suitable for young children)1:00 - 2:15 pm 3:00 - 4:15 pm

The Wilsons (Dunstable, MA) first brought their owls to Maine Audubon in 1999 and have come to Gilsland Farm annually since 2003. Their owl sanctuary is licensed to house up to 22 owls and they typically bring six to eight owls of different species with them when they come to Maine. Learn more at their website.

Children: 12 and under

Cancellation Policy

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Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15Child Member: $5, Child Nonmember: $10

Location: Gilsland Farm

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for Maine Audubon's annual live owl show. Each show includes a hooting lesson, an entertaining slideshow and a close-up look at several different owl species.

People of all ages love this show - come get close and personal with live owls!

This program often sells out, and tickets are selling fast - register today to avoid disappointment.

Three Shows:

10:30 - 11:15 am (shorter program, most suitable for young children)1:00 - 2:15 pm 3:00 - 4:15 pm

The Wilsons (Dunstable, MA) first brought their owls to Maine Audubon in 1999 and have come to Gilsland Farm annually since 2003. Their owl sanctuary is licensed to house up to 22 owls and they typically bring six to eight owls of different species with them when they come to Maine. Learn more at their website.

Children: 12 and under

Cancellation Policy

Register Here

Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15Child Member: $5, Child Nonmember: $10

Location: Gilsland Farm

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for Maine Audubon's annual live owl show. Each show includes a hooting lesson, an entertaining slideshow and a close-up look at several different owl species.

People of all ages love this show - come get close and personal with live owls!

This program often sells out, and tickets are selling fast - register today to avoid disappointment.

Three Shows:

10:30 - 11:15 am (shorter program, most suitable for young children)1:00 - 2:15 pm 3:00 - 4:15 pm

The Wilsons (Dunstable, MA) first brought their owls to Maine Audubon in 1999 and have come to Gilsland Farm annually since 2003. Their owl sanctuary is licensed to house up to 22 owls and they typically bring six to eight owls of different species with them when they come to Maine. Learn more at their website.

Children: 12 and under

Cancellation Policy

Register Here

Members; $5, Nonmembers: $7Location: Gilsland Farm

Join Maine Audubon and Evelyn Rysdyk and Allie Knowlton from Spirit Passages to honor nature by celebrating the Winter Solstice. We will have storytelling by Margi Huber, rituals from around the world, a fire ceremony, and more. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Photo: Dance of the Firebugs by Flickr user Jay Joslin, used under the CC-By-2.0 license

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Member families: $16, Nonmember families: $20Location: Fields Pond

Join us for a family-oriented celebration of nature in winter as we recreate Eve Bunting's classic story The Night Tree. We'll decorate our own night trees to share with Maine's winter wildlife.

Come relax and spend time with your loved ones on the longest night of the year. Warm cider awaits!

Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space is available.

Note: peanut products will be present during this event.

Contact: (207) 989-2591

Cancellation Policy

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Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

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Join this private birding tour for Resplendent Quetzals, Scarlet Macaws, and a long list of other fabulous tropical birds and specialties in a beautiful country with Field Guides Inc and Maine Audubon.

This Costa Rica tour has been designed to sample many of the country's major habitats on a short tour while keeping travel time between sites to a minimum. Targeting many of Costa Rica's most charismatic bird species, we'll travel to the steamy Caribbean lowlands, up through the foothills and cloudforests of the bird-rich eastern slopes, into the gorgeous oak forests and the scrubby paramo of the high Talamanca mountains, and down into the transitional forests in the Pacific coastal lowlands. All along the way, we'll be staying in comfortable lodges or hotels, often with fantastic birding right outside our doors!

A full trip itinerary is available here: Maine Audubon Costa Rica Tour Itinerary

More information including past trip lists and registration info is available here: Costa Rica 2020 with Maine Audubon

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Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Location: Husson University, BangorMember: $25, Nonmember: $30

Project WILD's hands-on approach to learning engages students in investigating the world around them, connecting them to conservation careers, and participating in solid STEM activities.

The NEW REVISED AND UPDATED Curriculum and Activity Guide can easily be adapted to meet the learning requirements for academic disciplines ranging from science and environmental education to social studies, math, and language arts. All curriculum materials are backed by sound educational practices and theory.

Educators may choose one or more Project WILD activities to teach a concept or skill. The activities may be integrated into existing courses of study, or an entire set of activities may serve effectively as the basis for a specific course.

WILD workshops are designed so teachers become familiar with the activities and their multidisciplinary use in the classroom.

Workshops:

The activities found in Project WILD curriculum guide are intended for use in both classroom and informal settings.

Click here to find our more about Project WILD.

If you would like to pay a different way than by credit card call, please call Beth at 207-781-2330 ext 273

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Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Maine Audubon Members: FREENon-member: $9, Children 2 & under are free

Location: Gilsland Farm

Registration not required.

Join us for a celebration of winter weather and wildlife! Learn, create, and play at a variety of indoor and outdoor activity stations, including a winter wildlife touch table, tracking activities, snow science and art, face painting, snowshoeing with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School, and more!

This event made possible by L.L.Bean.

No pre-registration required.

Non-members, or lapsed members, can sign up now to avoid long lines at the door. https://www.maineaudubon.org/support/membership/

Register Here

Registration coming in December!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Tuesday: Snow ScienceAre all snowflakes really unique? How do they form? We'll explore freezing and melting today as we investigate snow and ice.

Wednesday: Animal Hide and SeekWho is hiding in the snow? What animal evidence can we find? Today we'll practice following and identifying animal tracks and explore camouflage, too!

Thursday: Feathered FriendsNot all of our birds fly south for the winter! Today we'll look for those that stick around (or come to) Maine and learn about how they adapt to the cold.

Friday: Winter WildlifeWho is sleeping under the snow? Who is active? After a special meet and greet with an animal ambassador, we'll hit the trail to search for active animals and cozy winter homes.

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Registration coming in December!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Tuesday: Snow ScienceAre all snowflakes really unique? How do they form? We'll explore freezing and melting today as we investigate snow and ice.

Wednesday: Animal Hide and SeekWho is hiding in the snow? What animal evidence can we find? Today we'll practice following and identifying animal tracks and explore camouflage, too!

Thursday: Feathered FriendsNot all of our birds fly south for the winter! Today we'll look for those that stick around (or come to) Maine and learn about how they adapt to the cold.

Friday: Winter WildlifeWho is sleeping under the snow? Who is active? After a special meet and greet with an animal ambassador, we'll hit the trail to search for active animals and cozy winter homes.

Register Here

Registration coming in December!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Tuesday: Snow ScienceAre all snowflakes really unique? How do they form? We'll explore freezing and melting today as we investigate snow and ice.

Wednesday: Animal Hide and SeekWho is hiding in the snow? What animal evidence can we find? Today we'll practice following and identifying animal tracks and explore camouflage, too!

Thursday: Feathered FriendsNot all of our birds fly south for the winter! Today we'll look for those that stick around (or come to) Maine and learn about how they adapt to the cold.

Friday: Winter WildlifeWho is sleeping under the snow? Who is active? After a special meet and greet with an animal ambassador, we'll hit the trail to search for active animals and cozy winter homes.

Register Here

Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15

Member Child: $5, Nonmember Child: $10

Location: Gilsland Farm

Join Maine Audubon and our friends at Center for Wildlife for an up close look at several of their animal ambassadors. We'll learn about the adaptations that help these creatures survive in the wild, how they became non-releasable ambassadors, and what we can do to live in harmony with wildlife.

Please note: This program entails a formal presentation involving live animals, and is most appropriate for school-aged children and older. Guests are asked to remain still and quiet throughout the 45-minute presentation so as not to disrupt the animals and other people. Thank you!

Cancellation Policy

Register Here

Registration coming in December!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Tuesday: Snow ScienceAre all snowflakes really unique? How do they form? We'll explore freezing and melting today as we investigate snow and ice.

Wednesday: Animal Hide and SeekWho is hiding in the snow? What animal evidence can we find? Today we'll practice following and identifying animal tracks and explore camouflage, too!

Thursday: Feathered FriendsNot all of our birds fly south for the winter! Today we'll look for those that stick around (or come to) Maine and learn about how they adapt to the cold.

Friday: Winter WildlifeWho is sleeping under the snow? Who is active? After a special meet and greet with an animal ambassador, we'll hit the trail to search for active animals and cozy winter homes.

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19 9-weeks/sessionChild members: $120Child non-members: $150Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 freeLocation: 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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.

Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)

Register Here

This in-depth 4-hour workshop is designed to provide training for early childhood educators.

Growing Up WILD is an education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills.

Growing Up WILD is a multi-award winning program having received the 2009 Family Choice Award and the 2011 Renewable Natural Resource Foundation Excellence in Journalism Award. Workshop participants will receive the activity guide, Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children, which: Is written especially for early childhood educators of children ages 3-7. Features 27 field-tested, hands-on, nature based, ready-made thematic units. Includes outdoor explorations, scientific inquiry, art projects, music, health and movement, conservation activities, reading and math connections. Involves social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive domains to help foster learning and development in all areas. Supports developmentally appropriate practice allowing children to learn at levels that are individually, socially, and culturally appropriate. Is correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and the Head Start Domains

Register Here

Registration Coming Soon!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Monday: Who needs a habitat?What do plants and animals need to survive? How can people protect and provide habitat for wildlife? We'll explore some special habitats and Gilsland Farm and plant seeds to take home.

Tuesday: Nature ArtWe'll practice observation and naturalist skills today as we use natural objects to inspire and create art both inside and outside!

Wednesday: Earth DayToday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! We'll celebrate and show our gratitude for the earth with a special stewardship project.

Thursday: Springtime BirdsBirds are migrating back to Maine, and even those that stayed the winter are becoming more vocal. We will practice making and identifying bird calls, and will look and listen for birds around Gilsland Farm.

Friday: Pond InvestigationsNow that the ice has melted, we will visit the pond to look, listen, and scoop for creatures! Along the way, we'll learn about the life cycles of different pond creatures.

Register Here

Registration Coming Soon!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Monday: Who needs a habitat?What do plants and animals need to survive? How can people protect and provide habitat for wildlife? We'll explore some special habitats and Gilsland Farm and plant seeds to take home.

Tuesday: Nature ArtWe'll practice observation and naturalist skills today as we use natural objects to inspire and create art both inside and outside!

Wednesday: Earth DayToday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! We'll celebrate and show our gratitude for the earth with a special stewardship project.

Thursday: Springtime BirdsBirds are migrating back to Maine, and even those that stayed the winter are becoming more vocal. We will practice making and identifying bird calls, and will look and listen for birds around Gilsland Farm.

Friday: Pond InvestigationsNow that the ice has melted, we will visit the pond to look, listen, and scoop for creatures! Along the way, we'll learn about the life cycles of different pond creatures.

Register Here

Registration Coming Soon!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Monday: Who needs a habitat?What do plants and animals need to survive? How can people protect and provide habitat for wildlife? We'll explore some special habitats and Gilsland Farm and plant seeds to take home.

Tuesday: Nature ArtWe'll practice observation and naturalist skills today as we use natural objects to inspire and create art both inside and outside!

Wednesday: Earth DayToday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! We'll celebrate and show our gratitude for the earth with a special stewardship project.

Thursday: Springtime BirdsBirds are migrating back to Maine, and even those that stayed the winter are becoming more vocal. We will practice making and identifying bird calls, and will look and listen for birds around Gilsland Farm.

Friday: Pond InvestigationsNow that the ice has melted, we will visit the pond to look, listen, and scoop for creatures! Along the way, we'll learn about the life cycles of different pond creatures.

Register Here

Registration Coming Soon!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Monday: Who needs a habitat?What do plants and animals need to survive? How can people protect and provide habitat for wildlife? We'll explore some special habitats and Gilsland Farm and plant seeds to take home.

Tuesday: Nature ArtWe'll practice observation and naturalist skills today as we use natural objects to inspire and create art both inside and outside!

Wednesday: Earth DayToday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! We'll celebrate and show our gratitude for the earth with a special stewardship project.

Thursday: Springtime BirdsBirds are migrating back to Maine, and even those that stayed the winter are becoming more vocal. We will practice making and identifying bird calls, and will look and listen for birds around Gilsland Farm.

Friday: Pond InvestigationsNow that the ice has melted, we will visit the pond to look, listen, and scoop for creatures! Along the way, we'll learn about the life cycles of different pond creatures.

Register Here

Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15

Member Child: $5, Nonmember Child: $10

Location: Gilsland Farm

Join Maine Audubon and our friends at Center for Wildlife for an up close look at several of their animal ambassadors. We'll learn about the adaptations that help these creatures survive in the wild, how they became non-releasable ambassadors, and what we can do to live in harmony with wildlife.

Please note: This program entails a formal presentation involving live animals, and is most appropriate for school-aged children and older. Guests are asked to remain still and quiet throughout the 45-minute presentation so as not to disrupt the animals and other people. Thank you!

Cancellation Policy

Register Here

Registration Coming Soon!

Register for single days or the whole week!

Location: Gilsland Farm

Ages 3-5

Our half-day (9am-1pm) preschool camps are an opportunity for children ages 3-5 to learn about winter wildlife through play and outdoor adventure. Our daily schedule includes time for art, hiking, free play, games, stories, and songs.

Partial scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance. Please call 207-781-2330 x.273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Preschool Camp Frequestly Asked Questions (pdf)

Monday: Who needs a habitat?What do plants and animals need to survive? How can people protect and provide habitat for wildlife? We'll explore some special habitats and Gilsland Farm and plant seeds to take home.

Tuesday: Nature ArtWe'll practice observation and naturalist skills today as we use natural objects to inspire and create art both inside and outside!

Wednesday: Earth DayToday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! We'll celebrate and show our gratitude for the earth with a special stewardship project.

Thursday: Springtime BirdsBirds are migrating back to Maine, and even those that stayed the winter are becoming more vocal. We will practice making and identifying bird calls, and will look and listen for birds around Gilsland Farm.

Friday: Pond InvestigationsNow that the ice has melted, we will visit the pond to look, listen, and scoop for creatures! Along the way, we'll learn about the life cycles of different pond creatures.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

The season opening weekend will be filled with fun and adventure! We will have canoe and walking tours, nature crafts, used book and bake sale, demonstrations, exhibits, and more! Sunday we will have a free 7:30 bird walk. The weekend will be capped off with our Snowy Egret 5K road race.

The event is free but there will be a cost for some tours. For more information contact smac@maineaudubon.org or call 207-883-5100.

Register Here

The 11th Annual Snowy Egret 5K returns to Scarborough Marsh and the Eastern Trail on Memorial Day 2019!

Register at snowyegret5k.com!

$20 for Adults ($22 on the day of the race)$5 for Kids Fun Run

The Snowy Egret 5K is the primary annual fundraiser for Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, with additional proceeds benefiting Eastern Trail Alliance. The 5K course covers both pavement and dirt paths along the Eastern Trail. This event will take place rain or shine!

Time Kids 1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 am 5K Run/Walk (ages 12+) starts at 9:00 am

Location

Kids 1K Fun Run will start and end at the Pine Point end of the Eastern Trail. 5K Run/Walk will start at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and end at Peterson Field.

Parking

All parking will be at Peterson Field located at 135 Old Blue Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074. There is a 1 mile walk from the parking area to the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for the beginning of the race. Please leave enough time to get to the starting line.

Directions to the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center and Peterson Field

From the north via the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 42, Scarborough, to Route 1 South. Turn left onto Route 9. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is located .8 miles on the left. Continue for an additional .7 miles on Route 9 and take a right onto Old Blue Point Road. Peterson Field will be .1 mile on your right.

From the south via the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 36 to Route 1 North. Turn right onto Route 9. The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center is located .8 miles on the left. Continue for an additional .7 miles on Route 9 and take a right onto Old Blue Point Road. Peterson Field will be .1 mile on your right.

Entry Fees 5K Run/Walk is $20 in advance or $22 on the day of the race. Kids 1K Fun Run is $5 per registrant (12 and under) There will be no refunds of registration fees unless the event is canceled by Maine Audubon.

Registration and Number Pick-up

Advance registration, t-shirt, and bib number pick-up will take place at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 9:30 am-5 pm.

Race day registration, bib number, and t-shirt pick-up will take place at Peterson Field.

What to BringWater and appropriate gear for the weather. This race is rain or shine!

T-shirts & Medals

The first 100 adult registrants will receive a t-shirt.All participants of the Kids 1K Fun Run will receive a medal.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here

Location: Scarborough Marsh

Registration not required.

Join us for this Wednesday morning Bird Walk. We meet at the Nature Center and check out the birds there and head to local hot spots in Scarborough. We may hit Pine Point, the Eastern Trail, Pelreco and Dunstan Landing.

Register Here