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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we’ll be pruning\, removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance. \n\nMeet at Hamilton Sanctuary. From Route 1 in West Bath\, take the New Meadows exit.  Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road.  Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end.  You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right.  If you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165117Z
UID:3177-1729413000-1729425600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hermit Island\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:Join co-leaders John Berry and Gordon Smith as we explore this birding mecca.  We’ll be walking (up to 3 miles) in a variety of habitats\, from sandy beaches\, to rocky headlands\, to woodland paths. \nMeet at Hermit Island.  From Bath\, take Route 209 (High Street) south into Phippsburg.  Continue south on Route 209 (also known as Main Road) until the Route 209/Route 216 intersection.  Continue south on Route 216 (Small Point Road) for approximately 3 miles.  Turn right onto Head Beach Road at the Hermit Island sign.  Proceed for approximately ¼ mile to the Hermit Island parking lot (on the other side of the fence).  Please do not park along Head Beach.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257 or Gordon Smith 449-8206
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-hermit-island-phippsburg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20240822T180041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T164940Z
UID:3178-1730016000-1730030400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Sabattus
DESCRIPTION:Join leader John Berry as we explore Sabattus Pond for migrating waterfowl\, including hundreds of Ruddy Ducks\, as well as scaup and mergansers. \n\nMeet at Martin’s Point Park on Sabattus Pond. From the intersection of Route 9 and Route 126 in Sabattus\, take High Street north approximately .4 mile to Elm Street.  Turn right on Elm Street and proceed .2 mile to Lake Street.  Turn right on Lake Street and proceed to the Park at the end of the street.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-at-sabattus-pond-sabattus-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20240822T181854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T214111Z
UID:3181-1730142000-1730145600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Peggy Page\, “Birding in New Zealand”
DESCRIPTION:Few birding locations on the planet offer such spectacular scenery and extraordinary birds as New Zealand. Isolated for millions of years\, it features many species–even whole families–of birds found nowhere else. And its surrounding waters teem with albatross\, petrels and shearwaters\, all easily accessible on coastal pelagic trips. Join local birder Peggy Page as she shares her experiences with keas and kiwis\, tuis and penguins\, and even a visit with hobbits! Brunswick resident Peggy Page has been birding for nearly forty years\, including trips to 25 countries and every US state. She especially loves seabirds and never misses a chance to be out on a choppy sea searching for shearwaters. She is currently a member of the Merrymeeting Audubon board and chair of the Scholarship Committee. \nMorrell Room\, Curtis Memorial Library\, Brunswick \nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/board-meeting-program-peggy-page-birding-in-new-zealand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20240822T180027Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk - Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island
DESCRIPTION:Join leader John Berry as we search for winter waterfowl in eastern Casco Bay from the Giant Stairs Trail. \n\nMeet at the Giant Stairs Trail on Bailey Island. From Harpswell Islands Road (Route 24)\, turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Proceed approximately .1 mile to a small parking area for 4 or 5 cars at All Saints by-the-Sea Chapel.  If this lot is full\, proceed down Washington Avenue to additional parking at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s McIntosh Lot Preserve.\nFMI John Berry 632-7257\n\n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250107T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T170114Z
UID:3220-1739210400-1739217600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: The Hidden History of American Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION:An evening discussion with Kenn Kaufman!\nNote: This event is online-only.\nRegistration is required at https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/an-evening-with-kenn-kaufman-february-10 \nThe shorebirds – sandpipers\, plovers\, and their kin – are beautiful\, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challenge for birders. However\, the level of confusion was much greater in the early 1800s\, when naturalists were struggling to classify all these birds for the first time. Some species were described to science over and over\, under different names\, while some other species were overlooked completely for decades. And for many years\, everyone underestimated the amazing migrations of these long-distance travelers. In this program\, based on a chapter from his most recent book\, Kenn Kaufman will describe the misadventures of early shorebird-watchers\, and how those events are reflected in our experience of birding today. \nKenn Kaufman is the author of more than a dozen books\, including Kingbird Highway\, his memoir about traveling the country searching for birds as a teenager in the early 1970s. His other titles include The Birds that Audubon Missed\, A Season on the Wind\, Flights Against the Sunset\, and the Kaufman Field Guide series\, covering birds\, mammals\, insects\, butterflies\, and other subjects.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/the-hidden-history-of-american-warblers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
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CREATED:20250127T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213851Z
UID:3230-1740423600-1740427200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Bob Duchesne\, “What’s out there in the Gulf of Maine?”
DESCRIPTION:Bob’s been doing a lot of boat trips into the Gulf of Maine\, and created a new program he refers to as “what’s out there in the Gulf of Maine”. There’s more out there than what can be seen from the beach. Sea creatures from all over the Atlantic\, stream into the Gulf to take advantage of the abnormally cold\, food-rich waters. The Gulf just offshore is like an oceanic Serengeti\, if you know where to look. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \n\n\n\nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm \n2025 MMA FEB Duchesne
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/bob-duchesne-whats-out-there-in-the-gulf-of-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T204356Z
UID:3234-1742634000-1742646600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Reid State Park\, Georgetown
DESCRIPTION:Reid State Park is a magnificent site in early spring. We’ll search for all manner of coastal waterbirds\, including scoters\, grebes and loons\, as well as sanderlings and purple sandpipers. Walking the beach to Todd’s Point is optional\, but often worth the effort.\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot overlooking The Lagoon. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T203702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T162506Z
UID:3231-1742842800-1742846400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED due to weather:  Avian Haven - A Sanctuary for Maine’s Wild Birds
DESCRIPTION:Avian Haven\, located in Freedom\, ME\, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured and orphaned wild birds with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats. They strive to provide the highest standards of care and treatment for their avian patients.  Avian Haven Clinic Director Kim Chavez and Rehabilitation Manager Marcy DeCoff will share Avian Haven’s mission\, history\, operations and success stories. \nKim Chavez grew up in a little town in Oregon just south of the capital. She graduated from Unity College with a major in Captive Wildlife Care & Education and a focus in Wildlife Rehabilitation. She got her first taste in the rehab field during an internship at Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center\, previously in Salem\, OR. At Turtle Ridge\, she was primarily responsible for caring for the patients of the baby bird room from intake to release. After two summers with Turtle Ridge\, Kim completed a summer internship position with Avian Haven and after graduating the following year returned to Avian Haven as a rehab staff member. Kim has continued to learn and develop her skills in the Wildlife Medicine field through continuing education and by working with exotic species at River Road Veterinary Hospital in Orrington\, ME. She is now the Clinic Director overseeing all aspects of Avian Haven’s clinic. \nBorn and raised in California\, Marcy DeCoff has been an avid nature lover from the start. After an impressive twenty-four-year career with the United States Air Force\, Marcy and her family made the move to Maine. Partaking in an abundance of hiking\, kayaking\, and environmental photography\, Marcy stumbled upon an eagle sitting in her nest in 2022. After a significant storm unseated an eaglet from that very nest\, Marcy sprang into action and got the eaglet into care at Avian Haven. From that moment on\, it didn’t take long for Marcy to catch the wildlife rehabilitation bug and officially join the flock at Avian Haven where she is now the Rehabilitation Manager. \n  \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \n\n\n\nThe program will be preceded by a chapter board meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/kim-chavez-and-marcy-decoff-from-avian-haven/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250214T040605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T021616Z
UID:3253-1743238800-1743249600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be clearing trails of winter damage\, removing invasive plants to enhance native plant growth and natural habitat\, and maintaining apple trees for the benefit of wildlife. \nDirections:  Take the New Meadows exit off Us Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight at traffic light onto Foster Point Road.  Follow Foster Point Road for 3.1 miles.  The sanctuary sign and parking area will be on the right.  If you plan to participate\, please contact the sanctuary caretaker\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T204549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T204637Z
UID:3236-1743840000-1743865200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Scarborough Marsh/ Biddeford Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join the search for early spring waterfowl at two of Maine’s premier birding locations. Birding hotspots\nat Scarborough Marsh we may visit include Dunstan Landing\, Nature Center\, Pelreco Building and Pine Point; hotspots we may visit at Biddeford Pool include Hattie’s Restaurant\, Vines Landing & Yacht Club\, East Point Sanctuary and Great Pond. Bring lunch/snacks. A stop at McDonald’s in Saco is planned. The number of vehicles is limited on this trip. \nMorning meeting location to be decided. \nCall John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-scarborough-marsh-biddeford-pool-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250326T004235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T193234Z
UID:3277-1745739000-1745751600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip has been rescheduled to Sunday\, 4-27 due to expected rain Saturday. \nIn addition to observing early returning woodland migrants\, we’ll be on the lookout for hunting kestrels on the airfield grassland. Also\, we’ll be listening for singing field and savannah sparrows\, as well as eastern meadowlarks. We’ll walk paved/gravel roads and easy paths (up to 2.5 miles) \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street entrance. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-pine-street-entrance-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T204917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T142158Z
UID:3237-1745866800-1745870400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Andrew Tufts\, “Bringing Nature Home in Maine”
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nature Home is Maine Audubon’s new community engagement and habitat-stewardship initiative based on the bestselling book by Doug Tallamy. Join Maine Audubon’s Bringing Nature Home Program Manager\, Andrew Tufts\, to explore the plants\, practices\, and perks involved in restoring native food webs in our gardens\, yards\, and communities. Andrew grew up in Topsham and pursued education and a career devoted to landscape design\, municipal planning\, habitat stewardship and landscape management. \n\n\n\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \nThe program will be preceded by the chapter annual meeting: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/andrew-tufts-bringing-nature-home-in-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T205432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T205432Z
UID:3239-1746257400-1746270000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area / Bay Bridge Landing
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore these two town-owned properties for early spring migrants. The Fitzgerald Preserve is one of the few sandplain grasslands remaining in Maine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths (up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual natural area. Following\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park on the Androscoggin River. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the iron gate at the end of Lindbergh Crossing Road (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles northeast of the Bath Road/Old Bath Road intersection. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449- 8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-fitzgerald-recreation-and-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T021523Z
UID:3238-1746262800-1746273600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance. \nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road. Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end. You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right. \nIf you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T172904Z
UID:3240-1746948600-1746961200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Cousins River Field and Marsh\, Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip has been rescheduled to Sunday\, May 11\, due to predicted rain on Saturday. \nWe’ll be searching for spring migrants on this new Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserve as we walk easy loops and spurs (up to 2 miles) in an old farm field and upland forest\, with views of the Cousins River salt marsh. There are picnic tables and benches along the way\, as well as a porta-potty at the parking area. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the preserve off Granite Street in Yarmouth. From Route 1 in Freeport\, turn on Old County Road and head northwest. Follow it\, as it crosses over I-295 and reaches Granite Street in 1.5 miles. Turn left and drive less than 1⁄4 mile to the preserve entrance and parking area on the left. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-cousins-river-field-and-marsh-yarmouth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T205808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T125720Z
UID:3241-1747467000-1747479600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Guided Bird Walk: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:Due to the wet weather this weekend\, we are cancelling this walk. \nExpect a wide variety of spring migrants in the woodlands\, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We’ll walk easy paths\, farm roads and open fields (up to 2 miles). \n\n\n\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Route 128. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T230617Z
UID:3242-1748158200-1748170800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Guided Bird Walk: Kate Furbish Preserve–West\, Brunswick Landing
DESCRIPTION:And yet another rainy Saturday has forced us to move this weekend’s bird walk to Sunday. Hope to see many of you there. \nWe’ll search for spring land migrants\, as well as waterbirds in Harpswell Cove. Expect to walk easy paths on former Navy security roads (up to 2.5 miles). \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the new town-owned parking lot off Merriconeag Road\, 0.1 mile east of the 4-way Stop at Harpswell Road. The preserve trail begins on the opposite side of Merriconeag Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-kate-furbish-preserve-west-brunswick-landing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T025119Z
UID:3243-1748763000-1748775600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Guided Bird Walk: Androscoggin River Trail\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:With the expected rain on Saturday (again)\, our walk has moved to Sunday. \nWe’ll walk an easy paved path (up to 3 miles) along the river to observe spring migrants and early breeding birds. \nMEET AT the Papermill Trail parking lot (also the Sabattus River boat launch) off route 196 at the intersection of Frost Hill Avenue\, Lisbon. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T031316Z
UID:3244-1749367800-1749380400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Guided Bird Walk: Cousins River Field and Marsh\, Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:As rain is in the forecast for Saturday\, yet again\, our walk will take place on Sunday. \nWe’ll be searching for breeding birds on this new Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserve as we walk easy loops and spurs (up to 2 miles) in an old farm field and upland forest\, with views of the Cousins River salt marsh. There are picnic tables and benches along the way\, as well as a porta-potty at the parking area. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the preserve off Granite Street in Yarmouth. From Route 1 in Freeport\, turn on Old County Road and head northwest. Follow it\, as it crosses over I-295 and reaches Granite\nStreet in 1.5 miles. Turn left and drive less than 1⁄4 mile to the preserve entrance and parking area on the left. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-cousins-river-field-and-marsh-yarmouth-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T115955Z
UID:3245-1749974400-1749988800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Guided Bird Walk: Birds and Butterflies Mitchell Field\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Here we go again.  Due to Saturday’s expected rain\, our guided walk has moved to Sunday. \nWe’ll walk paved and gravel paths around the perimeter of this 120 acre town-owned property searching for those flying wonders\, whether they\nbe birds or butterflies. Jack Collins\, our butterfly expert\, will be joining us providing commentary and insight into the butterflies we may encounter. Following\, as time allows\, we may visit the Curtis Farm Preserve nearby. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking area near the bay and pier. Mitchell Field is located in West Harpswell\, off Harpswell Neck Road (Rt 123). \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-birds-and-butterflies-mitchell-field-harpswell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T173134Z
UID:3247-1750491000-1750503600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Auburn Lake Nature Trail (Whitman Spring Road Trail)\, West Auburn
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk (up to 2.5 miles) an easy\, discontinued gravel town road along the northwestern shore of Lake Auburn. Lake Auburn is the water supply for Lewiston/Auburn\, consequently no human contact is allowed. We’ll be looking (and listening) for various breeding forest birds along the trail. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the gated entrance at the south end of the trail. Parking is allowed here (Do not block the gate!). The trail is the discontinued portion of Whitman Spring Road (see Map 11 in the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer). To get to the trail\, drive a short distance on Whitman Spring Road (newly paved)\, which can be accessed off West Auburn Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-auburn-lake-nature-trail-whitman-spring-road-trail-west-auburn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T040659Z
UID:3246-1750492800-1750503600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance. \nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road. Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end. You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right. \nIf you plan to participate\, please contact the Sanctuary manager\, Glenn Evens\, at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T210935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T181755Z
UID:3248-1751182200-1751194800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Guided Bird Walk: Pineland Farm\, New Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Another rainy Saturday! Due to the expected rain\, our guided walk has moved to Sunday. \nWe’ll walk easy farm roads and paths along fields and forests\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Restrooms available at the Welcome Center. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Pineland Farm Market and Welcome Center parking lot off Morse Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pineland-farm-new-gloucester-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250604T165848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T162032Z
UID:3286-1752305400-1752316200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Family Birding Program and "Sneaky Pat Challenge" at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:This Program is geared for 2nd to 6th grade students who are beginning birders\, and their parents.  Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds at Hamilton Sanctuary\, and to have birds light upon their gloved hands to eat birdseed.  A bird walk will follow.  Participants should have jeans and a visored cap for the “Sneaky Pat Challenge”. \n\n\nMeet at Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m.  Registration is limited. \nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off US Route 1 in West Bath. Turn left onto New Meadows Road and go straight ahead to the traffic signal at Bath Road. Proceed across Bath Road onto Foster’s Point Road and follow it nearly to the end. You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right. \n\n\nTo register or for more information call Glenn Evans at 443-9652 or e-mail warnerevans20@yahoo.com. \n\n\nSee link to slide show of previously recorded program.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/family-birding-program-and-sneaky-pete-challenge-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250127T211051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T210921Z
UID:3249-1755934200-1755941400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Shorebird Saturday Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shorebird Saturday as we search for shorebirds at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We’ll be observing the shorebirds as they forage on the mudflat on the incoming tide. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit Roadand Woodside Road. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549. \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-saturday-wharton-point-brunswick-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250801T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T154010Z
UID:3301-1756540800-1756551600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Kate Furbish Preserve—East‬‭
DESCRIPTION:Brunswick Landing. Meet‬‭ at preserve gate on Ordnance Road \n‭Walk surface: pavement\, Length: 1.5 mi.\, \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 or Peggy Page 650-0549. \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here. \n‭
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-kate-furbish-preserve-east/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250801T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T153610Z
UID:3306-1757145600-1757163600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Carson Refuge was established to protect estuarine and salt marsh habitat in southern coastal Maine for migrating birds. We will search for resident birds and fall migrants at two Refuge divisions. \nWe will walk the Carson trail first and then drive to another location. Consider bringing snacks or lunch as the trip ends at 1:00 pm. \nCarpooling is recommended as parking is limited at some locations. \nMEET AT the Rachel Carson Administrative Headquarters parking area\, 321 Port Rd (Rt. 9)\, Wells \nFMI Glenn Evans\, 443-9652 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250801T155327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T205237Z
UID:3307-1757232000-1757242800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Guided Bird Walk: Curtis Farm Preserve/Mitchell Field‬‭\, South Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Due to the wet weather this weekend\, we are cancelling this walk. \nMeet at Curtis Farm Preserve lower parking lot\, 104 Basin Point Rd.‬ \n‭Walk Surface: dirt\, gravel\, pavement\, Length: 1.5 mi.\, \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206\, Peggy Page‬ 650-0549 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here. \n‭
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-curtis-farm-preserve-mitchell-field-south-harpswell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141825
CREATED:20250802T141026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T210235Z
UID:3309-1757750400-1757761200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Androscoggin River Trail‬‭\, Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Rt.196 at Frost Hill Ave.‬ \n‭ Walking Surface: pavement\, Length: 2.75 mi.\, \nFMI Gordon Smith\, 449-8206 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-androscoggin-river-trail-lisbon/
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