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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
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UID:2511-1665273600-1665359999@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: The Big Sit!\, Wharton Point (Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 9\, DAWN TO DUSK (All are welcome to join for any part of the day)\nJoin Merrymeeting Audubon for this fun event. We will be staking out a 17- foot diameter circle\, and from within the circle we will attempt to observe/hear all birds in the surrounding area. Observation/listening will begin at dawn and continue until dusk. Anyone is welcome to join The Big Sit! at any time during the day and stay as long as desired. Meet at Wharton Point (head of Maquoit Bay) at the intersection of Maquoit and Woodside roads. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206. Please note: If the predicted weather for October 9 is not favorable\, this event will take place the previous day\, on Saturday\, October 8. Please check our website for updates.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-the-big-sit-wharton-point-maquoit-landing-brunswick-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20220826T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T193721Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.\nAs conditions allow\, we will be pruning\, 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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20220826T194033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T165149Z
UID:2513-1666638000-1666641600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Public Program: Nick Lund\, Bird-Friendly\, Bird-Safe: Making Your Property a Haven for Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund for an in-depth look at how to turn your home landscape into a year-round bird sanctuary. The program will include the best types of plants to use to attract birds and how to mitigate bird collisions with building structures.  Nick will also be available to sign his new book\, “Field Guide to Birds of Maine.” (Copies will be available for sale.) \nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\, Morrell Room\, Brunswick \nBoard Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Before Public Program \n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/nick-lund-bird-friendly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20220826T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T154254Z
UID:2514-1667116800-1667134800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl at Sabattus Pond\, Sabattus
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY OCTOBER 30\, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.\nJohn Berry will lead this trip to Sabattus Pond. In the Fall\, this pond hosts large concentrations of migrating waterfowl\, including Ruddy and Ring-necked Ducks\, Hooded Mergansers\, scaup and coots. \nMeet at Martin’s Point Park in Sabattus. From the intersection of Rt. 9 and Rt. 126\, 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20220826T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T194716Z
UID:2515-1670056200-1670067000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Waterfowl Walk\, Giant Stairs\, Bailey Island
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, 8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nJoin John Berry for a look at the winter waterfowl of eastern Casco Bay from one of Harpswell’s most scenic locations. Directions: From Harpswell Islands Road (Rt.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. FMI John Berry 632-7257.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-waterfowl-walk-giant-stairs-bailey-island-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20220826T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T185528Z
UID:2516-1671235200-1672617599@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Counts
DESCRIPTION:Merrymeeting Audubon\, along with many other organizations nationwide will be holding Christmas Bird Counts.  The count days are Saturday\,  Dec 17th for the Bath-Phippsburg-Georgetown count and  Sunday\, Jan 1st for the Freeport-Brunswick count. Rain days are dec 18 and Jan 2. For more information contact George Sergeant – 442-8195 or email suegeosergeant@comcast.net
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-counts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230131T184433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184433Z
UID:2527-1677315600-1677326400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 25\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M \n\n\n\nAs conditions allow\, we will be pruning apple trees\, removing invasive plants and doing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows exit off U.S. 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 Rd. onto Foster’s Point Rd. 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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230131T211901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T212333Z
UID:2531-1677524400-1677529800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: ETHAN WHITAKER “Every Bird in Maine: One Man’s Adventure”
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Whitaker is a retired software developer and entrepreneur who has started and sold multiple companies during his 40-year career. He is a 1980s graduate of Bates College and has authored dozens of Apps for Apple and Google. In 2021\, Ethan broke Maine’s Big Year Birding record\, finding and identifying 324 species of birds in the State in a single calendar year! Ethan and his wife\, Ingrid\, wrote about his Big Year Adventure\, in “Every Bird in Maine”\, available where birding books are sold.  Their most recent book\, “What’s that Bird? — A Kid’s Guide to the Backyard Birds of New England\,” was published in September of 2022.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-ethan-whitaker-every-bird-in-maine-one-mans-adventure/
LOCATION:Morell Rm.\, Curtis Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230131T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T185458Z
UID:2528-1678518000-1678554000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salisbury Beach and Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 11\, 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (approximate) \nPlease call John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nJoin the search for late winter birds on this all-day outing to coastal New Hampshire and Massachusetts.\nFirst stop is Salisbury Beach State Park\, where we will look for ducks\, loons\, grebes and short-eared owls. Then on to Newburyport and Plum Island to see Iceland and Glaucous gulls\, snowy owls\, snow buntings and more waterfowl. Dress warmly and bring lunch.The number of vehicles is limited on this trip. Morning meeting location to be decided. Please call John Berry at 632-7257 to reserve your spot.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salisbury-beach-and-plum-island-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230309T201239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T202032Z
UID:2546-1679734800-1679747400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Popham Beach State Park\, Phippsburg
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 25\, 9:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. \n\n*** Location Change – Reid SP is closed *** \n\nPopham Beach SP is a magnificent site in late winter/early spring. We’ll search for all manner of coastal waterbirds\, including scoters\, grebes and loons\, as well as sanderlings and Purple Sandpipers.Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Park’s main parking lot.  FMI John Berry 632-7257. \n 
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-reid-state-park-georgetown-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230131T212909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T212909Z
UID:2534-1679943600-1679949000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: DEREK & JEANNETTE LOVITCH “Puerto Rico: Birding in the U.S. Tropics”
DESCRIPTION:Join Derek and Jeannette as they recount their birding travels\, during the pandemic\, to the island of Puerto Rico. As always\, Jeannette’s outstanding bird photography will be coupled with Derek’s snapshots of habitat\, scenery\, culture and conservation.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/program-derek-jeannette-lovitch-puerto-rico-birding-in-the-u-s-tropics/
LOCATION:Morell Rm.\, Curtis Library\, 23 Pleasant St\, Brunswick\, ME 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230419T201237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T201237Z
UID:2557-1682148600-1682161200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, April 22
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, APRIL 22\, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nField Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street entrance.\nIn addition to observing early returning woodland migrants\, we will be on the lookout for hunting Kestrels on the airfield\ngrassland. Also\, we’ll be listening for singing Field and Savannah sparrows\, as well as Eastern Meadowlarks. We’ll walk\npaved/gravel roads and easy paths (up to 3 miles).Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street\nentrance. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-april-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230427T001535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T202826Z
UID:2573-1682753400-1682766000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:Rain Date: Saturday\, APRIL 29\,\n7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nExpect a wide variety of spring\nmigrants in the woodlands\, fields and\nwild rice flats of this diverse State\nWildlife Management Area. We’ll\nwalk easy paths\, farm roads and open\nfields (up to 2 miles).\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point\nFarm by the green shed off Route 128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230427T000954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T200622Z
UID:2572-1682758800-1682769600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 29 9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nAs conditions allow\, we will be\npruning apple trees\, removing invasive\nplants and doing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off U.S. Route 1 in West Bath.Turn\nleft onto New Meadows Road and go\nstraight ahead to the traffic signal at\nBath Road. Proceed across Bath Rd.\nonto Foster’s Point Rd. and follow it\nnearly to the end. You will see the\nSanctuary sign and a parking area on\nthe right. If you plan to participate\,\nplease contact the Sanctuary manager\,\nGlenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the\nday\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230427T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T195400Z
UID:2583-1683444600-1683457200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation & Conservation Area/ Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MAY 7\,\n7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nWe’ll explore these two Town-owned\nproperties for early spring migrants.\nThe “Fitzgerald Preserve” is\none of the few sandplain grasslands\nremaining in Maine. We’ll walk\neasy sandy paths (up to 2 miles)\nexploring this unusual natural area.\nFollowing\, we’ll visit the nearby Bay\nBridge Landing Wetland Park on the\nAndroscoggin River.\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the iron gate\nat the end of Lindbergh Crossing\nRoad (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles\nnortheast of the Bath Road/Old Bath\nRoad intersection. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230427T200104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T200311Z
UID:2584-1684049400-1684062000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street entrance
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MAY 14\,\n7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nIn addition to observing early\nreturning woodland migrants\, we will\nbe on the lookout for hunting Kestrels\non the airfield grassland. Also\, we’ll\nbe listening for singing Field and\nSavannah sparrows\, as well as Eastern\nMeadowlarks. We’ll walk paved/\ngravel roads and easy paths (up to 3\nmiles).\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Brunswick\nLanding Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street\nentrance. FMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-brunswick-landing-perimeter-trail-pine-street-entrance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230427T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T203258Z
UID:2587-1684654200-1684666800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\, Dresden
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MAY 21\,\n7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nExpect a wide variety of spring\nmigrants in the woodlands\, fields and\nwild rice flats of this diverse State\nWildlife Management Area. We’ll\nwalk easy paths\, farm roads and open\nfields (up to 2 miles).\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Green Point\nFarm by the green shed off Route 128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-green-point-farm-wma-dresden-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230526T201159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T233030Z
UID:2612-1685172600-1685179800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Saturday - Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 27\,\n7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. \nJoin us for Shorebird Saturday as we\nsearch for shorebirds and late spring\nland migrants at Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will\nbe observing the shorebirds as they\nbegin to forage on the mudflat on\nthe outgoing tide. Any shorebirds we\nobserve will be in breeding plumage!\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road and\nWoodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-saturday-wharton-point-brunswick-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230528T001854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T002453Z
UID:2677-1685862000-1685876400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald Recreation & Conservation Area/ Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, JUNE 4\,\n7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \n  \nWe’ll explore these two Town-owned\nproperties for early spring migrants.\nThe “Fitzgerald Preserve” is one of the\nfew sandplain grasslands remaining\nin Maine. We’ll walk easy sandy paths\n(up to 2 miles) exploring this unusual\nnatural area. Following\, we’ll visit the\nnearby Bay Bridge Landing Wetland\nPark on the Androscoggin River.\nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at the iron gate\nat the end of Lindbergh Crossing\nRoad (off Old Bath Road)\, 1.3 miles\nnortheast of the Bath Road/Old Bath\nRoad intersection. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-capt-william-fitzgerald-recreation-conservation-area-bay-bridge-landing-wetland-park-brunswick-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230528T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T015540Z
UID:2681-1686470400-1686484800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Birds & Butterflies at Mitchell Field\, Harpswell
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, JUNE 11\,\n8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. \n  \nJoin us for the inaugural Birds and\nButterflies. We’ll walk paved and\ngravel paths around the perimeter of\nthis 120-acre Town-owned property\nsearching for these flying wonders\,\nwhether they be birds or butterflies.\nJack Collins\, our butterfly expert\, will\nbe joining us\, providing commentary\nand insight into the butterflies we may\nencounter.\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking\narea near the bay and pier. Mitchell\nField is located in West Harpswell\, off\nHarpswell Neck Road (Rt. 123). FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-birds-butterflies-at-mitchell-field-harpswell/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230606T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T170823Z
UID:2688-1687597200-1687608000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Work morning at Hamilton Sanctuary\, West Bath
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 24\,\n8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nAs conditions allow\, we will be\npruning apple trees\, removing invasive\nplants and doing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off U.S. Route 1 in West Bath. Turn\nleft onto New Meadows Road and go\nstraight ahead to the traffic signal at\nBath Road. Proceed across Bath Rd.\nonto Foster’s Point Rd. and follow it\nnearly to the end. You will see the\nSanctuary sign and a parking area on\nthe right. If you plan to participate\,\nplease contact the Sanctuary manager\,\nGlenn Evans\, at 443-9652 prior to the\nday\, for planning purposes.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-work-morning-at-hamilton-sanctuary-west-bath-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230711T184626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T193233Z
UID:2712-1689924600-1689924600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip and Nature Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-and-nature-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230730T013439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T132537Z
UID:2738-1691255700-1691263800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Saturday - Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: August 5\, 5:15pm – 7:30pm \nJoin us for Shorebird Saturday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds as\nthey begin to forage on the mudflat on\nthe outgoing tide.\nMeet at 5:15 p.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road and\nWoodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-saturday-wharton-point-brunswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230730T021614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T123606Z
UID:2741-1691860500-1691868600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Saturday\, Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Shorebird Saturday: August 12\, 5:15pm – 7:30pm \nJoin us for Shorebird Saturday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds as\nthey begin to forage on the mudflat on\nthe incoming tide.\nMeet at 5:15 p.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road and\nWoodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-saturday-wharton-point/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230730T131913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T133618Z
UID:2744-1692549900-1692558000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday\, Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, AUGUST 20\,\n4:45 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. \nJoin us for Shorebird Sunday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick.\nWe will be observing the shorebirds as\nthey begin to forage on the mudflat on\nthe outgoing tide.\nMeet at 4:45 p.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road and\nWoodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230730T133410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T133431Z
UID:2745-1693153800-1693153800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shorebird Sunday\, Wharton Point\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, AUGUST 27\,\n4:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. \nJoin us for Shorebird Sunday as we\nsearch for shorebirds at Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Bay) in Brunswick. We will\nbe observing the shorebirds foraging\non the mudflat as the incoming tide\nforces them closer to shore.\nMeet at 4:30 p.m. at Wharton\nPoint (head of Maquoit Bay) at the\nintersection of Maquoit Road and\nWoodside Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-shorebird-sunday-wharton-point-brunswick-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230826T184817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T184817Z
UID:2765-1693726200-1693738800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 3\, 7:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Curtis Farm Preserve/\nMitchell Field\, South Harpswell \nWe will explore Curtis Farm Preserve\nfor fall land migrants\, as well as\nshorebirds in Basin and Curtis\ncoves. Expect to walk on easy trails.\nFollowing\, at Mitchell Field we will\nwalk a gravel woods path and view\nMiddle Bay.\nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Curtis Farm\nPreserve lower parking lot off Basin\nPoint Road. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-september-3-730-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230826T181831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T182213Z
UID:2758-1694246400-1694260800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 9\, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Rachel Carson National\nWildlife Refuge (southern coastal\nMaine) \nThe Rachel Carson Refuge was\nestablished to protect estuarine and\nsalt marsh habitat in southern coastal\nMaine for migrating birds. We will\nsearch for fall migrants at several\nRefuge Divisions.\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Rachel\nCarson Administrative Headquarters\nparking area\, 321Port Road in Wells.\nAfter walking the Carson Trail\, we will\ndrive to several locations. There will\nbe some walking on level ground.\nDirections: Take I-95 to Exit 19\n(Wells). From Exit 19\, turn left onto\nRoute 9/109. At the stop light\, turn\nleft onto Post Road (Route 1 North).\nJust past the Maine Diner\, turn right\nonto Port Road (Route 9) and follow\nfor approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right\ninto the refuge entrance. FMI Glenn\nEvans 443-9652.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-saturday-september-9-800-a-m-1200-p-m-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230826T180849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T180849Z
UID:2760-1694332800-1694343600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 10\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Androscoggin River Trail\,\nLisbon \nWe will walk an easy paved path (up\nto 3 miles) along the river to observe\nfall migrants.\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Sabattus\nRiver boat launch parking lot off\nRt.196 at Frost Hill Avenue. FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-september-10-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163657
CREATED:20230827T133018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T133019Z
UID:2767-1694937600-1694948400@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 17\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Brunswick Landing\nPerimeter Trail\, Pine Street Entrance \nWe will be on the lookout for fall\nwoodland and grassland migrants.\nAlso\, we’ll be searching the skies\nfor southbound raptors. We’ll walk\npaved/gravel roads and easy paths\n(up to 3 miles).\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Brunswick\nLanding Perimeter Trail\, Pine Street\nentrance. FMI Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-september-17-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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