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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000
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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:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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:20260403T154849
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230827T133422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T133422Z
UID:2768-1695542400-1695553200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 24\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Green Point Farm WMA\,\nDresden \nWe will search for fall migrants in\nthe woodlands\, fields and wild rice\nflats of this diverse State Wildlife\nManagement Area. We will walk\npaths\, farm roads and open fields\n(about 2 miles). The grassy fields may\nbe wet/dew-covered.\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Green Point\nFarm by the green shed off Rt.128.\nFMI Gordon Smith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-september-24-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230910T185825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T185838Z
UID:2815-1696147200-1696158000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 1\, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Capt. William Fitzgerald\nRecreation and Conservation Area/\nBay Bridge Landing Wetland Park\,\nBrunswick \nWe’ll explore these two Town-owned\nproperties for fall migrants. The\n“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 8:00 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-sunday-october-1-800-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230910T192704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T004741Z
UID:2816-1696723200-1696809599@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 8\, DAWN TO DUSK
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: The Big Sit!\, Wharton Point\n(Maquoit Landing)\, Brunswick \nJoin Merrymeeting Audubon for this\nfun event. We will be staking out a 17\nfoot diameter circle\, and from within\nthe circle we will attempt to observe/\nhear all birds in the surrounding area.\nObservation/listening will begin\nat dawn and continue until dusk.\nAnyone is welcome to join The Big Sit!\nat any time during the day and stay as\nlong as desired.\nMeet at Wharton Point (head of\nMaquoit Bay) at the intersection of\nMaquoit and Woodside roads. FMI\nGordon Smith 449-8206.\nPlease note: If the predicted weather\nfor October 8 is not favorable\, this\nevent will take place the previous day\,\non Saturday\, October 7. Please check\nour website for updates.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-tripsunday-october-8-dawn-to-dusk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230916T185226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T185226Z
UID:2824-1697274000-1697284800@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 14\, 9:00 AM. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Work Morning at Hamilton\nSanctuary\, West Bath \nAs conditions allow\, we will be\npruning\, removing invasive plants and\ndoing trail maintenance.\nDirections: Take the New Meadows\nexit off US 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 Road\nonto Foster’s Point Road and follow\nit nearly 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-saturday-october-14-900-am-1200-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230916T185614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T193721Z
UID:2825-1697358600-1697367600@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 8:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Androscoggin Riverwalk\,\nTopsham \nJoin us as we walk an easy paved path\nalong the Androscoggin River. We\nwill be looking for fall migrants along\nthe river and surrounding woodland.\nOur walking route (up to 2 miles) will\ntake us from the Black Bridge and\nSwinging Bridge\, past overlooks of the\nhydroelectric dam and Fort Andross\,\nto the Bowdoin Mill and overlooks of\nthe lower Androscoggin River.\nMeet at the parking lot at the\nentrance to the Swinging Bridge off\nBridge Street in Topsham. If this space\nis full\, there are alternative small\nparking areas\, one on the Brunswick\nside of the Swinging Bridge (off Mill\nStreet) and the other in Topsham\noff Summer Street (overlooking the\nhydroelectric dam). FMI Gordon\nSmith 449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-15-830-a-m-1100-a-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230916T190421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T190421Z
UID:2826-1697963400-1697976000@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 22\, 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: Hermit Island\, Phippsburg \nJoin co-leaders John Berry and\nGordon Smith as we explore this\nbirding mecca\, where the current\ncount is at 236 species. We will be\nwalking (up to 3 miles) in a variety\nof habitats\, from sandy beaches to\nrocky headlands to woodland paths.\nDirections: From Bath\, take Rt.209\n(High Street) south into Phippsburg.\nContinue south on Rt.209 (also known\nas Main Road) until the Rt.209/Rt.216\nintersection. Continue south on Rt.216\n(Small Point Road) for approximately\n3 miles. Turn right onto Head Beach\nRoad at the Hermit Island sign.\nProceed for approximately ¼ mile to\nthe Hermit Island parking lot (on the\nother side of the fence). Please do not\npark along Head Beach. FMI John\nBerry 632-7257 or Gordon Smith\n449-8206.
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sunday-october-22-830-a-m-1200-p-m/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154849
CREATED:20230916T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T004311Z
UID:2827-1698082200-1698091200@merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Merrymeeting Event: MONDAY\, OCTOBER 23\,
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nLocation: Curtis Memorial Library\,\nMorrell Room\, Brunswick \nPublic Program: 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nGuest Speaker: Nick Lund\, \, Bird Safe\nWindows and Legislative Updates. \nBird Safe Maine Presentation
URL:https://merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monday-october-23/
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