• Field Trip: Shorebird Saturday – Wharton Point, Brunswick

    SATURDAY, MAY 27, 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Join us for Shorebird Saturday as we search for shorebirds and late spring land migrants at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will be observing the shorebirds as they begin to forage on the mudflat on the outgoing tide. Any shorebirds we observe will be in...

  • Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation & Conservation Area/ Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park, Brunswick

    SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.   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...

  • Field Trip: Birds & Butterflies at Mitchell Field, Harpswell

    SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.   Join us for the inaugural Birds and Butterflies. We’ll walk paved and gravel paths around the perimeter of this 120-acre Town-owned property searching for these flying wonders, whether they be birds or butterflies. Jack Collins, our butterfly expert, will be joining us, providing commentary and insight...

  • Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday, Wharton Point, Brunswick

    Field Trip: SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Join us for Shorebird Sunday as we search for shorebirds at Wharton Point (Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will be observing the shorebirds foraging on the mudflat as the incoming tide forces them closer to shore. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at Wharton Point (head of...