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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:20250522T230617Z
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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:20250529T025119Z
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:20250606T031316Z
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:20250613T115955Z
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:20250510T173134Z
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:20250318T040659Z
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:20250626T181755Z
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:20250622T162032Z
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:20250819T210921Z
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:20250827T154010Z
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:20250827T153610Z
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:20250906T205237Z
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:20250819T210235Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTSTAMP:20250819T210111Z
CREATED:20250802T141457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T210111Z
UID:3310-1758355200-1758366000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail, Brunswick - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet‬‭ at the Pine Street entrance.‬ \n‭Walking Surface: dirt/gravel paths\, pavement\, Length: 2 mi. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-820 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-brunswick/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20250903T161901Z
CREATED:20250903T161547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T161901Z
UID:3344-1758565800-1758569400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Program: Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea - 
DESCRIPTION:Local birding couple Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker are excited to present their 2024 Big Year across the Continental United States. Follow their one-of-a-kind journey across the country through their photos and videos of many of the 708 species of birds they identified as they: \n•Visited 37 states \n•Climbed snow covered mountains \n•Hiked national parks and off-shore Islands \n•Crossed back and forth through the southern border wall \n•Sped down icy northern roads \n•Stared at dumpsters for 20 hours in a 100 degree Miami heat wave \n•Took dozens of airplane flights and boat trips \n•And had the time of their lives! \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-every-bird-from-sea-to-shining-sea/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20250819T205800Z
CREATED:20250802T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205800Z
UID:3311-1758960000-1758970800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Green Point Farm WMA‬‭, Dresden - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Green Point Farm by the green shed\, off Rt.128.‬ \n‭Walking Surface: dirt/gravel farm lanes\, Length: 2 mi. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206\, Peggy Page‬ 650-0549 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-green-point-farm-wma-dresden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTSTAMP:20250819T205601Z
CREATED:20250802T142003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205601Z
UID:3312-1759564800-1759575600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Fitzgerald Conservation Area/Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park‬‭ , Brunswick - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the iron gate at the end of Lindbergh Crossing Rd. off Old Bath Rd.‬ \n‭Walking Surface: pavement\, sand paths\, gravel lanes\, Length: 2.25 mi. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-fitzgerald-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20250819T205320Z
CREATED:20250802T142328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205320Z
UID:3313-1760227200-1760313599@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: The Big Sit!‬‭, Brunswick - 
DESCRIPTION:‬Meet at Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside Rds.‬ \n‭Walking Surface: pavement\, gravel\, marsh\, Length: 0–0.25 mi. \nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-the-big-sit-brunswick/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20250819T205142Z
CREATED:20250802T142547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205142Z
UID:3314-1760862600-1760875200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Hermit Island‬‭, Phippsburg - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Hermit Island parking lot\, ¼ mile off Small Point Rd. (Rt. 216).‬ \nWalking Surface: sand\, gravel lanes/roads\, Length: 2 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-hermit-island-phippsburg/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20251002T173525Z
CREATED:20251002T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T173525Z
UID:3360-1761382800-1761391800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Volunteer Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary, West Bath - 
DESCRIPTION:As conditions allow\, we will be doing trail maintenance\, removing invasive plants\, and finishing the memorial garden border.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit of US Route 1 in West Bath.  Turn left onto New Meadows Road\, and go straight ahead to the signal at Bath Road.  Proceed across Bath Road onto Fosters Point Road and follow it nearly until the end.  You will see the Sanctuary sign and a parking area on the right.\n\nIf you plan to participate\, please contact Sanctuary Caretaker Glenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the day\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/volunteer-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTSTAMP:20250924T161434Z
CREATED:20250903T160834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T161434Z
UID:3341-1761589800-1761593400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Program: Avian Haven - A Bird's Rehabilitation Journey - 
DESCRIPTION:Avian Haven\, located in Freedom\, Maine\, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured and orphaned wild birds with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats. Barb Haney\, Executive Director\, and Wesley Hutchins\, Admissions Assistant\, will share what they do and why\, the history\, mission and operations of Avian Haven\, and how we can help. Barb and Wesley will also recount A Bird’s Rehabilitation Journey\, following a barred owl’s journey from injury—to admit—to release. \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/avian-haven-a-sanctuary-for-maines-wild-birds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20250819T205006Z
CREATED:20250802T142822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205006Z
UID:3315-1762070400-1762084800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond‬‭, Sabattus - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Martin’s Point Park\, 81 Lake St. (end of road).‬ \n‭Walking Surface: dirt/gravel lanes\, Length: 2 mi. \nFMI John Berry 632-5257 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-waterfowl-at-sabattus-pond-sabattus/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T113000
DTSTAMP:20250819T204803Z
CREATED:20250802T143126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204803Z
UID:3316-1764491400-1764502200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: Waterfowl Walk at Giant’s Stairs/McIntosh Lot‬‭, Bailey‬‭ Island - 
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Episcopal Summer Chapel\, 21 Washington Ave.‬ \n‭Walking Surface: dirt paths\, pavement\, Length: 1.25 mi. \nFMI John Berry 632-5257 \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-waterfowl-walk-at-giants-stairs-mcintosh-lot-bailey-island/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20251205T213521Z
CREATED:20250802T143603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T213521Z
UID:3318-1766188800-1766275199@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Christmas Bird Count: Phippsburg/Arrowsic/Georgetown - 
DESCRIPTION:Coordinator: Doug Suitor‬
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-phippsburg-arrowsic-georgetown-christmas-bird-count/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20251205T213729Z
CREATED:20250802T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T213729Z
UID:3317-1766880000-1766966399@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY: Christmas Bird Count:  Brunswick/Harpswell/Freeport - 
DESCRIPTION:FMI Peggy Page‬ 650-0549
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-bird-walk-brunswick-harpswell-freeport-christmas-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260106T165610Z
CREATED:20260106T164549Z
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SUMMARY: All Chapter Speaker Event: Snowy Owls: A Project SNOWstorm Update, Scott Weidensaul - 
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event as we host acclaimed author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul for a discussion about snowy owls and his work with Project SNOWstorm. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand snowy owls and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education. Join us for a lively\, virtual discussion about these incredible birds\, and preorder Scott’s new book\, The Return of the Oystercatcher. \nScott Weidensaul is a Pennsylvania-based naturalist and author. He was a finalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction for his book Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds. \nRegister for this free program at  https://maineaudubon.ticketspice.com/snowy-owls-with-scott-weidensaul-february-5\nThe program will be recorded and sent to all registrants.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/all-chapter-speaker-event-snowy-owls-a-project-snowstorm-update-scott-weidensaul/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T165457Z
CREATED:20250903T162237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165457Z
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SUMMARY: Program: The Wildlife of South Africa, Ed Robinson - 
DESCRIPTION:Southern Africa is full of stunning wildlife. Join us for a beautiful photographic tour of Botswana\, Zambia\, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Learn about lions\, elephants\, leopards\, cheetahs\, birds\, wart hogs\, monkeys and more as Ed chronicles his three-week trip to experience wild places and African culture with stays in several remote safari camps. \nEd Robinson\, of Orr’s Island\, is a writer\, photographer and widely-traveled naturalist. He has written two books (soon to be three) in a series titled Nature Notes from Maine. \nMEET AT The Highlands Room\, Topsham Public Library\, Topsham. \nChapter board meeting: 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. \n*Note the new location and time
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-stunning-wildlife-of-southern-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T165427Z
CREATED:20251205T155414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165427Z
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SUMMARY: Program: Spectacular Bobolinks: Implementing Conservation Measures for Our Imperiled Grassland Birds, Laura Suomi-Lecker - 
DESCRIPTION:Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most charismatic and iconic species of our grasslands. They\, along with other grassland species\, have suffered the steepest losses of North American birds in recent decades\, facing threats on several fronts simultaneously. Join us as we learn about the birds of our grasslands\, the challenges they face\, and how we as landowners can help conserve these wonderful species. \nLaura Suomi-Lecker is director of the Ag Allies statewide grassland bird program and technical director at Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District and Manager. \nMEET AT The Highlands Room\, Topsham Public Library\, Topsham. \nChapter board meeting: 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. \n*Note the new location and time.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-spectacular-bobolinks-implementing-conservation-measures-for-our-imperiled-grassland-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260130T034408Z
CREATED:20260129T001751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034408Z
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SUMMARY: Guided Bird Walk: 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. We’ll walk up to 4 miles on pavement\, rocks and sand beach. \nMeet at Griffith’s Head parking lot. \nLeader: Luci Timblin at ltimblin@gmail.com \nFor Google Maps directions\, click here.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/guided-walk-reid-state-park-georgetown/
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