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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T183000
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SUMMARY:Climate Zero 54° N to 54° S by Bike
DESCRIPTION:Andre Breton’s ambitious bicycle journey began on September 11\, 2023\, in Cartwright\, Labrador\, Canada\, and ended 284 days later in Ushuaia\, Argentina. The primary goals of Climate Zero were twofold: to plant enough trees to zero out his 52-year carbon footprint and to ride a bicycle from 54° north to 54° south\, a complete transect of the Americas.  \nThis program will be held in person at the Camden Public Library at 6:30 pm on Thursday\, January 16\, 2025. \nClimate Zero was an opportunity for Andre to challenge himself and to raise awareness about the devastating implications of climate change. He demonstrated that everyone can make a positive difference in the global effort to reverse climate change. He will share some of his experiences and insights from living on a bike for most of a year. He hopes his story will inspire others to take action to address climate change.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/climate-zero-by-bike/
LOCATION:Camden Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
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SUMMARY:The Hidden History of American Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Kenn Kaufman \nWe are so excited to have field guide author and illustrator\, and author of Kingbird Highway\, Ken Kaufman join us for an online program. \nBuff-breasted sandpiper\nThe shorebirds – sandpipers\, plovers\, and their kin – are beautiful\, but telling the many species apart can be a confusing challenge for birders. However\, the level of confusion was much greater in the early 1800s\, when naturalists were struggling to classify all these birds for the first time. Some species were described to science over and over\, under different names\, while some other species were overlooked completely for decades. And for many years\, everyone underestimated the amazing migrations of these long-distance travelers. In this program\, based on a chapter from his most recent book\, Kenn Kaufman will describe the misadventures of early shorebird-watchers\, and how those events are reflected in our experience of birding today. \nThis is an online only event\, and you can register here https://maineaudubon.org/events/an-evening-with-kenn-kaufman/. \nKenn Kaufman is the author of more than a dozen books\, including Kingbird Highway\, his memoir about traveling the country searching for birds as a teenager in the early 1970s. His other titles include The Birds that Audubon Missed\, A Season on the Wind\, Flights Against the Sunset\, and the Kaufman Field Guide series\, covering birds\, mammals\, insects\, butterflies\, and other subjects.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/an-evening-with-ken-kaufman/
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20241020T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T150807Z
UID:1666-1742495400-1742499000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Gull ID
DESCRIPTION:Often approached with apprehension\, gulls have gained a love-hate relationship with many birders. Among these larids are some of the most coveted bird species in the world. Join us for a Zoom with Amar Ayyash where he will highlight key identification field marks for separating our most common gull species\, and he will also touch on some of the often-ignored topics in gull-study such as the aging process and plumage. Learn why an increasing number of people are being drawn to this family of birds and are eagerly calling themselves “larophiles”. \nThis is a virtual program and will be on Zoom ONLY. Please register ahead of time here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-5feCK9iTYOH43jgVsMDAA \nAmar Ayyash is both an expert on the gulls of North America and an evangelist for “gull recreation”. He coordinates the IOS Annual Gull Frolic on Lake Michigan\, hosts the popular website anythinglarus.com\, and is often found speaking at birding events throughout the continent. Much of his free time is dedicated to traveling the world to photograph and study gulls. Ayyash has published a number of articles on gull identification\, distribution\, and molt. He is the author of the book\, The Gull Guide. Amar lives in northern Illinois where he teaches mathematics.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/intro-to-gull-id/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T214119Z
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SUMMARY:The Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Maine Natural History Observatory ecologist\, Logan Parker\, focused on nightjar monitoring efforts in Maine. We will learn about the natural history of Maine’s nightjars (Eastern Whip-poor-will and Common Nighthawk)\, the threats they face\, and how you can take part in these exciting monitoring efforts. \nThis will be an in-person presentation at the Camden Library. \nThe Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project was launched in response to reports of widespread declines in Eastern Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks throughout their eastern breeding ranges. Suspected declines in Maine evidenced by extensive anecdotal observations led to both the Eastern Whip-poor-will and Common Nighthawk being listed as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in 2016.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/the-maine-nightjar-monitoring-project/
LOCATION:Camden Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195041Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Field Trip: Clarry Hill\, Union
DESCRIPTION:**DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW\, SATURDAY\, WE ARE CANCELING THIS FIELD TRIP** \nClarry Hill is a hilltop blueberry barren and grassland in Union that attracts birds that prefer a wide open landscape. Most of the hilltop has been conserved by Midcoast Conservancy. This picturesque landscape has stunning views in all directions\, and provides significant habitat for a suite of uncommon grassland birds\, including Upland Sandpipers\, which have been listed as threatened by the state of Maine. Clarry Hill has been regionally renowned as a prime spot for birding for generations\, especially during migration season\, and nearly 150 species of birds have been observed here. \nToday\, we’ll be on the hunt for the elusive Vesper Sparrow. But that’s not all—we’ll keep our binoculars ready for raptors soaring overhead\, shorebirds on the move\, and any other early migrants making their spring debut.  \nYou don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. Please register in advance by sending an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. Trip Leader Jeff Cherry will meet you at the parking lot at the trailhead at the end of Elmer Hart Lane at 8 am. For last minute questions\, you can call Jeff at (914) 489-7870.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-clarry-hill-union/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T191021Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Monhegan Island
DESCRIPTION:**THIS TRIP IS FULL. Please do not buy ferry tickets until you receive a confirmation from us. For questions\, please email us.** \nMonhegan Island is 10-miles off the coast and is a magnet for migrating warblers and other songbirds. We’ll also see hawks\, falcons\, marsh birds\, and many seabirds from the boat and shore. Be prepared for a variety of weather\, and wear sturdy shoes for lots of walking. A stop at the Monhegan Brewery is a great end to a wonderful day of birding. \nTo reserve your spot\, please send an email to Mael Glon at midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org. Due to changes in the ferry schedule\, we will meet at the Monhegan Boat Line in Port Clyde at 9:45 am for a 10:30 am boat\, and return on the 4:30 pm boat. Participants must reserve their own ferry tickets in advance. Parking is an additional cost. \nTrip leaders Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry will meet you in Port Clyde. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monhegan-island/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250110T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T133257Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Farm Intro to Birding
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is perfect for new birders and those who prefer an easy outing. We’ll spend most of our time watching feeders\, just a short walk from the parking lot. Feel free to bring a chair for added comfort! If you’re curious about birding but unsure where to start\, or if longer walks aren’t your style\, this is a great way to enjoy birdwatching at your own pace. For those interested\, we may also take a small group down to the pond for even more bird sightings. Everyone is welcome! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543 at 7 am. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nThis trip will be led by Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-accessible/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T170102Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Salt Bay Sunday field trip!  \nWe’ll gather at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s Salt Bay Farm to explore the trails in search of familiar feathered friends—and keep an eye out for any early migrating birds on the move! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/  \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon and Jeff Cherry. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-july/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164556Z
UID:1505-1755327600-1755338400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION:Weskeag Marsh in South Thomaston is one of Maine’s best birding marshes. This 1\,300-acre complex features a mix of salt\, brackish\, and freshwater habitats\, including cattails\, grasses\, potholes\, and mud flats. The marsh is nourished by brooks\, streams\, and rivers\, and is bordered by forest\, scrubland\, and hayfields\, offering a diverse environment for birdwatching. \nJoin us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the first wave of south-bound shorebirds. Meet at the parking lot on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston at 7:00 AM. If you have one\, we recommend bringing a spotting scope. \nDirections: From Route 1 in Thomaston\, turn onto Buttermilk Lane and in 0.8 miles look for the parking turnout at the marsh (coordinates: 44.07916\, -69.14174). \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number. For last minute questions\, please call trip leader Gail Presley at (207) 975-5930.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-weskeag-marsh-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20230320T142707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164530Z
UID:1506-1755932400-1755943200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weskeag Marsh\, S. Thomaston
DESCRIPTION:You never know what will turn up at Weskeag Marsh in August\, but in recent years we’ve found Stilt Sandpiper\, White-rumped Sandpiper\, Tricolored Heron\, and Little Blue Heron among many other exciting birds! \nThis 1\,300-acre complex\, one of Maine’s best birding marshes located in South Thomaston\, features a mix of salt\, brackish\, and freshwater habitats\, including cattails\, grasses\, potholes\, and mud flats. The marsh is nourished by brooks\, streams\, and rivers\, and is bordered by forest\, scrubland\, and hayfields\, offering a diverse environment for birdwatching.  \nJoin us at this Knox County hotspot to witness the early wave of south-bound shorebirds. Meet at the parking lot on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston at 7:00 AM. If you have one\, we recommend bringing a spotting scope. \nDirections: From Route 1 in Thomaston\, turn onto Buttermilk Lane and in 0.8 miles look for the parking turnout at the marsh  (coordinates: 44.07916\, -69.14174). \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number. For last minute questions\, call trip leader Gail Presley at (207) 975-5930.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-weskeag-marsh-3/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20190626T133531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T013229Z
UID:863-1756548000-1756569600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lobster Bake Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who bought tickets! We will see you on Hog Island on August 30! Your donation covers boat transportation\, a meal of a lobster\, fish chowder\, potato\, and corn-on-the-cob all baked over an open fire on the beach\, plus clams\, baked onion\, lemonade\, coffee and dessert\, and the opportunity to explore the island before or after eating. Don’t forget to BYOB (we will have lemonade\, coffee\, tea\, and water available).  \nThe boat will depart the Audubon dock\, at the end of Keene Neck Road in Bremen\, at 10 am (for those who wish to hike the island)\, and at 12 pm. Birdwatch\, take a hike\, swim\, watch our Board members build the fire and construct the lobster bake on the beach\, pick up a MCA hat or bird nest box\, or just beach comb around the island until 1 pm when the lobsters will be served. The boats will ferry guests back starting at 3:00 pm. And be sure to stay for the puffin parade!
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/lobster-bake/
LOCATION:Hog Island Audubon Camp\, 12 Audubon Road\, Bremen\, ME\, 04551-3233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20240516T143055Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rabbit Path at Power Line Crossing\, Alna
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore one of the Mid-Coast’s best-kept birding secrets! This location looks like many other power line right-of-ways\, but has a unique tendency to attract migrating warblers\, vireos\, and other songbirds in unbelievable numbers (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). Timing is key\, but we’re hopeful for a warbler fallout\, which we’ve been fortunate to witness here in recent years. The trick is to arrive before dawn and be ready with binoculars in hand as migrating warblers fall out of the sky. In addition to warblers\, we’ll also be on the lookout for Philadelphia Vireo and Vesper Sparrow—both reliable sightings for this time of year and location. \nDirections: This hotspot doesn’t have an exact address\, but we recommend navigating to approximately 140 Rabbit Path Rd in Alna\, ME 04535\, or using the following coordinates: 44.11055\, -69.63681. Parking at this site is very limited and we are exploring other nearby parking locations\, but we recommend carpooling. Please also note that we may need to change the location of this field trip due to ongoing right-of-way maintenance along this stretch of power lines. \nWe welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. For more information\, please call trip leader Jeff Cherry at (914) 489-7870. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and telephone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rabbit-path/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250728T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T172036Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Ones Native Plant Celebration & Sale
DESCRIPTION:We will have a table with information\, hats\, and bird houses at the Sept. 14 Wild Ones Native Plant Celebration & Plant Sale. This event is organized by Wild Ones of Midcoast Maine at the Camden Amphitheater from 9 am to 1 pm. \nFall is the perfect time to add some native plants to your garden. The weather is cooler\, but there’s plenty of time for them to put down new roots before winter. You’ll be improving the bird and pollinator habitat right where you live! \nThere will be several native plant growers there with amazing plants for sale\, as well as other similar nonprofits with lots of information to share. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/wild-ones-native-plant-celebration-sale/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20220801T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T160237Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Monhegan Island
DESCRIPTION:**This field trip is full!** \nMonhegan Island during fall migration — need we say more? Lace up your walking shoes and join us for an unforgettable whirlwind tour of Monhegan Island\, located 10 miles off the coast of Maine. This renowned mid-coast migrant trap is a magnet for migrating warblers and other songbirds. We’ll also spot hawks\, falcons\, shorebirds\, and many seabirds from the boat and shore. \n For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-monhegan-island-fall/
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250413T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T164835Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Fall migration will be in full swing\, and we’ll say “au revoir” to warblers stopping over on their long journey south. Join us as we explore this preserve’s varied habitats looking for sparrows\, pipits\, finches\, and waterfowl. We might even get lucky and find some late stragglers in need of extra motivation to fly south! On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta-3/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250902T143527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142753Z
UID:1735-1760639400-1760643000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Coyote ~ America's SongDog
DESCRIPTION:Join conservation biologist Geri Vistein\, in person at the Camden Library\, as she takes you on a journey to discover who this important and resilient carnivore is\, in a way you have never heard before. But this presentation is all about us as well\, since we share the landscape and our lives with Coyote. Because the life on earth is deeply interrelated and complex this presentation is inclusive\, touching upon Anthropology\, Archaeology\, Prehistoric and Modern History\, Native American life\, poetry\, Human Psychology\, Human Belief Systems\, European World Views\, Wildlife Science and Ecology\, Animal Husbandry\, and much more. It will center on “Perceptions and Relationships”… Coyote and Native Americans and European Americans\, Coyote’s relationship with other wildlife and the ecosystem\, and Coyote and us…how do we share our lives with Coyote. \nThis presentation gives our community members a chance to come together and share your own stories\, ask questions you have been wanting to ask\, and share a dialogue that helps us all to understand better our very deep rooted relationships with all life\, including our fellow humans. Come hear the Song Dogs Sing! \nTo learn more about Coyotes\, go to Geri Vistein’s educational website ~www.CoyoteLivesinMaine.org. Geri Vistein is a Conservation Biologist whose focus is carnivores and their vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of our planet. She educates on carnivore ecology\, complex cultures and history\, and how humans can coexist with coyotes. Working mostly in Maine\, Geri also focuses on outreach to farmers to improve relationships between coyotes and agricultural systems. Vistein is the Founder of Coyote Center for Carnivore Ecology and Coexistence.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/coyote-americas-songdog/
LOCATION:Camden Library\, 55 Main St.\, Camden\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250413T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T115755Z
UID:1713-1760774400-1760785200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Saturday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the varied habitats of Coastal River Conservation Trust’s Salt Bay Farm. We’ll focus on migrating sparrows and blackbirds\, hoping to pick off species like Lincoln’s Sparrow or Rusty Blackbird\, as well as the last of the warblers for the year. On the right day\, this hotspot can yield over 50 species even in fall (see\, for example\, this eBird checklist). \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Mael Glon. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. For last minute questions\, you can call Mael at (801) 864-2316.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-oct/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20191002T184349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T112332Z
UID:919-1761984000-1762005600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sabattus Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to Sabattus Pond as we look over the extensive flocks of south-bound ducks. Sabattus Pond is remarkable in autumn when water levels draw down\, exposing extensive mud flats and attracting large concentrations of migrating waterfowl. From October until freeze-up\, regulars include Mallards\, American Black Ducks\, Ruddy Ducks\, Hooded Mergansers\, Common Goldeneye\, Green-winged Teals\, American Wigeons\, Northern Pintails\, Ring-necked Ducks\, both species of scaup\, and American Coots. We often see some interesting songbirds\, and a few raptors. \nWe’ll meet at the boat ramp at the south end at 8 am (524 Sabattus Road\, coordinates: 44.11911° N\, 70.09320° W). We typically stop at several sites around the pond to view the whole pond. Participants should dress warmly. \nThis trip will be led by Will Broussard. To sign up\, please send an email to (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sabattus-pond/
LOCATION:Sabattus Pond
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20200923T220346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T155718Z
UID:1243-1762596000-1762603200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fall Bird Seed Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to stock up for the fall and winter bird feeding season! We will have a good variety of seed available – black oil sunflower seed\, Meaties\, Melody Mix\, and suet. Thanks for all the orders!!  \nPre-ordered seed will be available for pick up on Saturday\, November 8\, 10 a.m. to noon at the location you specified on your order form – either Plants Unlimited\, 629 Commercial St (Route 1) in Rockport\, OR Lincoln County Publishing\, 116 Mills Rd.\, Newcastle. \nFor more information\, it’s best to email Sue and put BIRDSEED in the subject line\, or call (207) 380-1370. Thank you for supporting the conservation and education programs of Mid-Coast Audubon!!
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/fall-bird-seed-sale/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20241014T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T150058Z
UID:1650-1763195400-1763202600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Chickawaukie Pond\, Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a late fall visit to Chickawaukie Pond in Rockland. This pond attracts a good variety of migrating waterfowl including Ruddy Ducks\, Ringed-neck Ducks\, American Coots\, scaup\, goldeneye\, merganser\, and Buffleheads. After freeze up\, these species will be gone. \nThis trip will be led by Jeff Cherry. We’ll meet at the public boat launch on Route 17 at 8:30 am. Try using 148 Lake View Drive on your GPS. \nWe may make an additional stop on Meadow Brook\, the outfall stream from Chickawaukie\, where the fresh water marsh habitat can produce an interesting diversity of birds. \nTo sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-chickawaukie-pond-rockland/
LOCATION:Chickawaukie Pond\, 148 Lake View Drive\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250902T152306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T155434Z
UID:1737-1763663400-1763667000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mt Washington Observatory\, Home of the World's Worst Weather
DESCRIPTION:In the northeastern United States\, a unique combination of topography\, geography\, and geology creates one of the world’s most extreme environments – the summit of Mount Washington. Nowhere else on Earth experiences such consistent sub-zero temperatures\, hurricane-force winds\, freezing fog\, and driving snow. These extreme conditions have earned Mount Washington the title\, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”. \nVia Zoom\, this virtual tour allows you to meet and interact with the summit weather team\, learn how they create forecasts\, see the instruments they use to capture Mount Washington’s legendary extremes\, and experience the unique facility all from the comfort of home! \nThis program takes place on Zoom only. Click here to register. \nBrian Fitzgerald serves as Mount Washington Observatory’s Director of Education\, based out of the Observatory’s administrative offices in North Conway\, New Hampshire. Previously\, Brian has served as a summit intern and weather observer/education specialist helping to deliver educational programs and tours on the summit. In addition to his experiences on “the Rockpile\,” Brian has worked as Blue Hill Observatory’s Chief Weather Observer\, and as a Hut Croo and Naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s backcountry huts. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Conservation Studies from the University of New Hampshire\, and a Master of Education in Science Education from Boston University.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/mount-washington-observatory/
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20241014T174836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T214937Z
UID:1653-1765612800-1765621800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Saturday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:For this early winter field trip\, we’ll brave the cold and venture back out to Salt Bay Farm. We’ll scope the Salt Bay for Barrow’s Goldeneye and carefully scan the hedgerows in search of Northern Shrikes. We should also see American Tree Sparrow\, finches\, and a variety of ducks. \nDirections: We’ll meet in the Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nAll are welcome! This trip will be led by Jeff Cherry and Mael Glon. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips@maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-dec/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20240113T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T161817Z
UID:1553-1768122000-1768132800@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pemaquid Point
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Pemaquid Point is like going out to sea\, but without a boat. The peninsula is long and relatively narrow\, extending well out in the Atlantic ocean\, which explains why it is such a great place for viewing seabirds. From the lighthouse\, expect to see Great Cormorants\, Black Guillemots\, Common Eiders and Longtailed Ducks. Previous trips have yielded Razorbills\, Purple Sandpipers\, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Iceland Gulls. eBird reports that 191 species have been seen at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse! \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or have advanced birding skills to join us. Please register in advance by sending an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. \nWe’ll meet at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse parking lot in Bristol at 9:00 am. There may be a parking fee. Participants should dress for cold and windy weather. Winter precipitation will result in cancellation.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-pemaquid-point-2/
LOCATION:Pemaquid Point lighthouse\, 3115 Bristol Rd\, Bristol\, ME\, 04558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250902T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T164526Z
UID:1739-1768501800-1768505400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Strata: Stories from Deep Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at the Camden Public Library for a revelatory journey through four moments in Earth’s deep past\, and their lessons for our future. \nThe epic stories of our planet’s 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata–ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors\, desert dunes\, and riverbeds striping landscapes around the world. In this original debut work\, science writer Laura Poppick decodes strata to lead us on a journey through four global transformations that made our lives on Earth possible: the first accumulations of oxygen in the atmosphere; the deep freezes of “Snowball Earth”; the rise of mud on land and accompanying proliferation of plants; and the dinosaurs’ reign on a hothouse planet.  \nPoppick introduces us to the researchers who have devoted their careers to understanding the events of deep time\, including the world’s leading stegosaur scientist. She travels to sites as various as a Minnesotan iron mine that runs half a mile deep and a corner of the Australian Outback where glacial deposits date from the coldest times on Earth. Ultimately\, she demonstrates that the planet’s oceans\, continents\, atmosphere\, life\, and ice have always conspired to bring stability to Earth\, even if we are only just beginning to understand how these different facets interact. \nLaura Poppick is a science and environmental journalist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times\, Smithsonian\, Scientific American\, Wired\, Audubon\, National Geographic\, Science\, and elsewhere. She has been listed as a finalist for the National Association of Science Writers Science in Society Journalism Award and the Maine Literary Awards Short Works Competition in Nonfiction\, among others. She lives in Portland\, Maine.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/strata-stories-from-deep-time/
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20241015T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T163224Z
UID:1654-1769936400-1769943600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED! Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:**CANCELED due to way too cold temps and deep snow** \nFor questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-jan/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20251216T203714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203714Z
UID:1781-1770314400-1770318000@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Snowy Owls: A Project SNOWStorm Update
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event on Thursday Feb. 5 at 6pm. We’re hosting acclaimed author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul for a discussion about Snowy Owls and his work with Project SNOWStorm.  \nTo join us for a lively\, free\, virtual discussion about these incredible birds\, register here. \nProject SNOWstorm launched in 2013\, and is now one of the world’s largest collaborative research projects focusing on Snowy Owls\, staffed by a largely volunteer team of scientists\, banders\, and wildlife veterinarians. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand Snowy Owls\, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education.  \nWeidensaul has written more than 30 books\, including his widely acclaimed Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds (North Point 1999)\, which was a finalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize. In addition to writing about wildlife\, Weidensaul is an active field researcher whose work focuses on bird migration. Weidensaul co-founded Project SNOWstorm\, which uses cutting-edge tracking technology to study snowy owls. \nHis new book\, The Return of the Oystercatcher\, due to be published in April 2026\, is available for pre-order.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/snowy-owls-a-project-snowstorm-update/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20240113T145623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T132159Z
UID:1557-1770454800-1770465600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rockland Breakwater & Samoset Resort
DESCRIPTION:The Rockland Breakwater is an inviting place to bird in winter if temperature\, tides\, and wind cooperate. A walk out on the Breakwater takes you into the middle of Rockland Harbor to where the sea birds can be found. In winter\, it is a great spot for Purple Sandpipers\, loons\, grebes\, scoters\, Common Goldeneyes\, Black Guillemots\, and sea ducks. \nNavigating the uneven and widely spaced granite blocks requires concentration\, so we highly recommend you be stable on your feet for this walk\, and wear sturdy boots. Dress warmly as the sea breeze in February is cold! \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member or an experienced birder. To sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number. \nOur trip leader will meet you in the Breakwater parking lot at the end of Samoset Road at 9 am. Depending on time and interest\, we may continue our walk onto the adjacent Samoset grounds.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-rockland-breakwater/
LOCATION:Rockland Breakwater\, Samoset Rd\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250902T165401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T165401Z
UID:1742-1771525800-1771529400@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Notes from the Hummingbird Corridor
DESCRIPTION:In October of 2021\, a month after the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds left her gardens in Maine\, herbalist and author Deb Soule felt a compelling nudge. The hummingbirds asked Deb to follow their eastern migration route south the following autumn. Without hesitation\, she said yes\, and asked her friend\, poet Laura Brown-Lavoie\, to join her. \nJoin us in person at the Camden Library to hear about Notes from the Hummingbird Corridor\, a record of their pilgrimage\, following these small birds on their thousands-mile migration journey\, and connecting with fellow humans along the way. Through poetry\, prose\, and practical gardening advice\, Deb and Laura offer readers an invitation into relationship with these iridescent interdimensional beings who whiz from bloom to bloom across meadows\, mountains\, and the Gulf of Mexico. \n“How lucky that the cross-pollination of Deb Soule and Laura Lamb Brown-Lavoie’s thoughtful\, caring\, curious minds and hearts has sprouted this beautiful book. Cohesive and innovative\, Notes from the Hummingbird Corridor is a wonderful reminder that wisdom can be found and carried in so many differently-shaped vessels—poem\, prayer\, essay\, seed\, hummingbird\, cross-country roadtrip. I am so moved by this multi-modal collaboration\, which is as splendid to read and look at as it is to learn from.”\n    —Sarah Kay\, author of A Little Daylight Left\, kaysarahsera.com
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/notes-from-the-hummingbird-corridor/
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20241015T145517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T163446Z
UID:1656-1771747200-1771756200@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Salt Bay Sunday! Damariscotta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next in our series of field trips we’re calling Salt Bay Sundays! \nWe’ll walk the trails at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm looking for ducks\, sparrows\, finches\, and any other winter birds. Dress warm! \nDirections: We’ll meet in the preserve parking lot located at 110 Belvedere Rd\, Damariscotta\, ME 04543. This property has a good amount of parking available\, but please consider carpooling if possible. For more information about this preserve\, visit the following link: https://www.coastalrivers.org/trail/salt-bay-farm/ \nAll are welcome! You don’t need to be an Audubon member (but we hope you are!) or experienced birder. For questions\, or to sign up\, please send an email to Mael Glon (midcoastfieldtrips at maineaudubon.org) with your name and phone number.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/field-trip-salt-bay-sunday-damariscotta-feb/
LOCATION:Salt Bay Farm\, 110 Belvedere Rd.\, Damariscotta\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043430
CREATED:20250902T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T171015Z
UID:1744-1773945000-1773948600@midcoast.maineaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bark: Get to Know Your Trees
DESCRIPTION:The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves\, twigs\, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent. Join Michael Wojtech for an exploration of bark\, which is always visible\, in any season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will learn about a system for identifying tree species by their bark\, and discover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. Why do some species have smooth bark\, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel? \nJoin us online via Zoom to learn to identify trees by their bark. Register on the Library’s website to attend. You will receive a link to join in your email. \nMichael left a 15-year business career to pursue his love of natural history and writing\, and earned his Master’s in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England. His thesis\, on tree bark\, became the basis for his field guide\, Bark. Though the book’s plant ID section covers trees of the Northeast\, much of the material inside speaks to the characteristics and function of bark anywhere–so it’s fascinating wherever you live.
URL:https://midcoast.maineaudubon.org/event/bark-get-to-know-your-trees/
CATEGORIES:Event,Programs
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