Merrymeeting Audubon
Fostering an appreciation of our natural environment, with a focus
on birds, through programs, guided walks and scholarships.
Upcoming Events
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The Big Sit!, Brunswick
October 11Sunday, Oct 11 (Weather date: Saturday, Oct 10) Meet at Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing), at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside Rds. WS: pavement, gravel, marsh, L: 0–0.25 mi., Leaders:... -
Hermit Island, Phippsburg
October 18 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Hermit Island parking lot, ¼ mile off Small Point Rd (Rte. 216). WS: sand, gravel lanes/roads, L: 2 mi., Leader: Peggy Page at (207) 650-0549 View Google Maps... -
Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels: Biology and Conservation of Maine’s Butterflies
October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmInsects comprise over half of all species described on earth. One of Maine’s more colorful and conspicuous insect groups are the Lepidoptera—butterflies and moths. Butterflies serve an important ecological role... -
Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond, Sabattus
November 1 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Martin’s Point Park, 81 Lake St. (end of road). WS: dirt/gravel lanes, L: 2 mi., Leader: John Berry at (207) 632-7257 View Google Maps directions -
Waterfowl Walk at Giant’s Stairs/McIntosh Lot, Bailey Island
December 6 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 amMeet at Episcopal Summer Chapel, 21 Washington Ave. WS: dirt paths, pavement, L: 1.25 mi., Leader: John Berry at (207) 632-7257 View Google Maps directions -
Christmas Bird Count: Phippsburg/Arrowsic/Georgetown
December 13Coordinator: Doug Suitor, Contact Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.com for more information.
News
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The Call: Fall 2026
The latest edition of our newsletter is available for viewing and download.
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Spring/Summer 2026 Trip Reports
Wharton Point, Shorebird Saturday, August 29Auburn Lake Nature Trail South, Whitman Spring Rd, Auburn, June 21Curtis Farm Preserve (HHLT), Harpswell, June 13Mitchell Field (HRLT), South HarpswellPaper Mill Trail & Androscoggin River Trail, Lisbon, May 31Kate Furbish Preserve, Brunswick, May 23Green Point WMA, Dresden, May 17Viles Arboretum and Piggery Road fields, May 9Bay Bridge Landing Wetland...
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Fall/Winter 2025 Trip Reports
Giant's Stairs - Bailey Island Beach - November 30 Sabattus Pond - Island Road - November 2 Sabattus Pond - November 2 Sabattus Pond - Martin Point Park - November 2 Hermit Island, Phippsburg - October 19 The Big Sit!, Wharton Point, Brunswick - October 12 Bay Bridge Landing Wetland PT Brunswick - October 4...
Membership
You automatically become a member of the Merrymeeting Chapter when you join as a member of Maine Audubon and your address is within the designated membership area. As a member of our Chapter, you will receive all the benefits of Maine Audubon membership, and you will receive our chapter newsletter, "The Call".
For more information about other Maine Audubon chapters, visit this page.
Remind Me
Ever miss a program or trip? Subscribe to “Remind Me” and receive weekly e-mail reminders of Merrymeeting Audubon events, programs and trips a week prior to events. Send your email address, first name, and last name to merrymeeting@maineaudubon.org.