Work Day: Hamilton Sanctuary, West Bath

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.

Field Trip: Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary, Freeport

Maine Bird Atlas Breeding Survey— Participate 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., […]

Field Trip: Family Bird/Nature Program & “Sneaky Pat Challenge”, Hamilton Sanctuary

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. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 children per session. Meet at the […]

Field Trip: Family Bird/Nature Program & “Sneaky Pat Challenge”, Hamilton Sanctuary

See videos of previous programs on YouTube: 2017-18 https://youtu.be/3aOKovK3JgQ 2016 Family Birding/Nature Program   This program is geared for 2nd–6th grade students, 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. […]

Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve, Harpswell

At this Harpswell Heritage Land Trust preserve we will be looking for returning shorebirds on the mudflats of Basin and Curtis coves. We also expect to observe resident land birds on the easy trails (up to 2 miles total), including a visit to the amazing “Pebble”. Portable toilet available nearby at Mitchell Field. Meet at […]

Field Trip: Morse Mt. Saturday Sept. 7

The Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area is a great spot for watching the Fall migration of raptors. Maurice & Cathie Dauphin will help you identify the birds as they fly overhead. After the view from the top, enjoy Seawall Beach and any late migrating shorebirds. Bring sturdy shoes and lunch. Meet at the Morse Mountain […]

Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail, Lisbon Sept. 8

We will walk an easy paved path (about 3 miles total) along the river to observe Fall migrants. Meet at the Sabattus River boat launch parking lot off Route 196 at Frost Hill Avenue at 7:30 a.m. FMI call Gordon Smith at 449-8206.

Field Trip: Green Point Farm, Dresden, Sept. 22

Expect a wide variety of Fall migrants in the woodlands, fields and wild rice flats of this diverse State Wildlife Management Area. We will walk paths, farm roads and open fields (about 2 miles total). Wear footwear suitable for walking in dew-covered grassy fields. Meet at Green Point Farm by the green shed off Rt. […]