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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T073000
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UID:1969-1562398200-1562409000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Family Bird/Nature Program & “Sneaky Pat Challenge”\, Hamilton Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:This program is geared for 3rd–6th grade beginning birders\, with their parents. Participants will have the opportunity to observe resident summer birds and other nature sights\, and to have the birds light upon a feeding tray held by the children’s gloved hands. \nPre-registration is required and limited to 8 children per session. Meet at the Hamilton Sanctuary parking area at 7:30 a.m. FMI to register\, contact Glenn Evans or Marianne Warner at 443-9652 or e-mail: warnerevans20@yahoo.com. \nHamilton Sanctuary lies along Foster Point Road in West Bath\, a little over 3 miles from the Foster Point Road/State Road intersection. It offers visitors 2.5 miles of well-maintained trails thanks to the help of a volunteer stewardship committee.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-family-bird-nature-program-sneaky-pat-challenge-hamilton-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104421Z
UID:1964-1561876200-1561894200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary\, Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this Maine Audubon Sanctuary\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Mast Landing Sanctuary parking area off Upper Mast Landing Rd. at 6:50 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-mast-landing-audubon-sanctuary-freeport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103855Z
UID:1960-1561795200-1561806000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Work Day: Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:Cut back new growth from trails and remove non-native invasives to maintain native habitat. Prepare Sanctuary for upcoming Family Bird/Nature Programs. FMI Glenn Evans at 443-9652 if you are planning on coming.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/work-day-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103925Z
UID:1955-1561271400-1561289400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Long Reach Preserve\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy to moderate trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this Harpswell Heritage Land Trust property\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Long Reach Preserve parking area at the Trufant-Summerton ballfield on Rt. 24 at 6:50 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-long-reach-preserve-harpswell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103954Z
UID:1951-1561185000-1561203000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Chase Reserve/Calderwood Preserve\, Brunswick/Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy trails (up to 3 miles total) along these two neighboring preserves along the border between Brunswick and Freeport\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at the Chase Reserve parking area off Bunganuc Rd.\, just before the Freeport town line\, at 6:30 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-chase-reserve-calderwood-preserve-brunswick-freeport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104021Z
UID:1944-1560665700-1560688200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pineland Farm\, New Gloucester
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy farm roads and paths (up to 3 miles total) along the fields and forests of Pineland Farm\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Restrooms available nearby. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:15 a.m.\, or at the Pineland campus parking lot off Yarmouth Drive at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pineland-farm-new-gloucester/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104055Z
UID:1941-1560580200-1560600000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey-\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy to moderate trails (up to 2.5 miles total) along this 118-acre Bowdoin College-owned field station looking and listening for breeding birds. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the parking area at the Coastal Studies Center at the end of Bayview Rd. (off Rt. 24 on Orr’s Island) at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bowdoin-college-coastal-studies-center-harpswell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T193520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104119Z
UID:1934-1560061800-1560090600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Morse Mountain/Seawall Beach\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk this 600-acre conservation area on a private road and beach (up to 6 miles total). The road to the beach has steep up and down sections\, but we will take our time looking and listening for breeding birds. You are free to participate all day (bring a lunch)\, or turn back at any time. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at the east end of the Bath Shopping Center\, across from McDonald’s at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the Morse Mountain parking lot off Rt. 216 in Phippsburg at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-morse-mountain-seawall-beach-phippsburg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190528T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104203Z
UID:1929-1559977200-1559988000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cathance River Preserve\, Topsham
DESCRIPTION:We will walk the trails looking for Towhees\, sparrows\, warblers\, woodpeckers and other birds. Wildflowers\, ferns and mosses grow in the moist woods by the river. Take Rt. 196 and turn into the Highland Green Community on the north side of the highway. Drive in about 1/2 mile and meet in the parking lot of the golf course\, on the left\, at 7:00 a.m.\nFMI Andrew Gilbert at 329-7525.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-cathance-river-preserve-topsham/
LOCATION:ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T113731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T104232Z
UID:1856-1559457000-1559476800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Florida Lake\, Freeport
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey—\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. This 167-acre property\, owned by the Town of Freeport\, consists of a large shallow pond and surrounding forest habitat suitable for waterfowl and a variety of land birds. We will walk the trails surrounding the pond (up to 2.5 miles total) looking and listening for breeding birds. Wear footwear suitable for occasional wet and muddy areas.Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at Florida Lake off Rt. 125 at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-florida-lake-freeport/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T113841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T103433Z
UID:1858-1559370600-1559388600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bradley Pond Farm Preserve\, Topsham
DESCRIPTION:Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Bird Survey –\nParticipate in a citizen science project to survey breeding birds. We will walk easy paths and fields (up to 2 miles total) on this Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust preserve\, looking and listening for breeding birds. Wear footwear suitable for walking in dew-covered grassy fields. Windy and/or rainy weather conditions will cause this event to be cancelled. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:30 a.m.\, or at the upper parking area at Bradley Pond Farm Preserve on Bradley Pond Rd. (off Rt. 201) at 6:45 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bradley-pond-farm-preserve-topsham/
LOCATION:ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T113930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T201322Z
UID:1860-1558853100-1558868400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Otter Brook Preserve\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:We will explore this new Harpswell Heritage Land Trust preserve for migrating songbirds and evidence of early breeding bird activity. Expect to walk on easy trails (up to 2 miles total). Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:45 a.m.\, or at the Otter Brook Preserve parking area off Harpswell Rd. at 7:00 a.m. FMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-otter-brook-preserve-harpswell/
LOCATION:Otter Brook Preserve\, 429 Harpswell Neck Rd\, Harpswell\, ME\, 04079
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T114015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T114015Z
UID:1862-1558771200-1558783800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Thorne Head\, Bath
DESCRIPTION:This trip is run jointly by MMAS and KELT. Thorne Head overlooks Whiskeag Creek and is located on the Maine Birding Trail. The preserve is rich in vireos and warblers. The paths provide easy walking under a canopy of mature trees. Meet at the east end of Bath Shopping Center at 7:30 a.m. to carpool\, or at the Preserve parking lot at the north end of High St. at 8:00 a.m. FMI Ted Allen at 729-8661.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-thorne-head-bath/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T114053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T114053Z
UID:1864-1558425600-1558438200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bradley Pond\, Topsham
DESCRIPTION:This relatively easy walk passes through a conservation easement surrounding a privately-owned working farm. The easement includes varied habitats. We’ll focus on migrating land birds: warblers\, flycatchers\, blackbirds\, vireos\, sparrows and an occasional raptor. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 7:30 a.m.\, or at the Bradley Pond 2nd parking lot at 8:00 a.m. \nFMI Carol Jack     729-0220
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-bradley-pond-topsham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T114136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T114136Z
UID:1866-1558249200-1558265400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Town Commons\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Brunswick Town Commons with a Spring walk on easy paths (up to 3 miles total). We will observe a variety of plants and wildlife\, including migrating songbirds. Meet at Brunswick Town Commons parking area off Harpswell Rd. at 7:00 a.m. \nFMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-town-commons-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160121
CREATED:20190516T114215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T114224Z
UID:1868-1558160100-1558184400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Evergreen Cemetery & Capisic Pond\, Portland
DESCRIPTION:Expect to observe a wide variety of songbirds\, particularly warblers. We hope to observe the rare Orchard Oriole at Capisic Pond. We will walk easy paths (up to 2.5 miles total). Restroom stop before visiting Capisic Pond. Meet at Brunswick Hannaford at 6:15 a.m.\, or at Evergreen Cemetery by the lower ponds at 7:15 a.m. \nFMI Gordon Smith at 725-0282.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-evergreen-cemetery-capisic-pond-portland/
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