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#FalmouthME - #AllPersonsTrail Coming to #GilslandFarm

by #MaineAudubon Staff
September 22, 2026

"One of the hallmarks of Maine Audubon’s vision is to create #accessible, #inclusive, and welcoming #WildlifeSanctuaries that provide a haven for Maine wildlife and broaden access to nature and experiential learning for everyone. Stepping over tree roots, navigating an uneven path, and climbing up a grassy slope: these present unsurmountable obstacles for many people. With that in mind, we are thrilled to report that we have secured funding from the Recreational Trails Program, as well as Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Fields Pond Foundation Inc., Athletic Brewing Company Two for the Trails, Martin’s Point Health Care, and other generous donors, which will enable us to construct an approximately 2265-foot-long All Persons Trail at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center this year. Opening week is scheduled for October 19 through 23; look for more details about the opening coming soon!

"Enormous thanks to the six wheelchair users who came in September to test the trail (still under construction) and offer feedback on the trail and signage, and many thanks to Alpha One for organizing this visit.

"The new trail will begin and end at the Visitor Center parking lot, go through forested areas, and along a boardwalk before emerging into edge habitat and open meadow, with three rest stops with benches. An additional 318-foot-long spur trail will reach a high vista point in the West #Meadow offering views of the #PresumpscotRiver #estuary, before looping back through a shaded mixed hardwood forest. Built to U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, the main trail will be five feet wide (six feet wide along the wooden boardwalk) with a wheelchair accessible hard packed stone dust surface. The average grade is 4%, with the steepest grade of 8% for 15 feet (on the spur trail). The average cross slope is 2%. The parking lot, which is 105 feet from the trailhead, will have two accessible parking spaces both of which are van accessible."

FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/news/all-persons-trail-coming-to-gilsland-farm/?emci=d66ac962-abc1-f111-a6a9-000d3a56d2f7&emdi=66857edd-60c5-f111-bf5b-000d3a4fbe83&ceid=14973917

#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails
#MaineTrails #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #Accessbility

#FalmouthME - Volunteer Work Day – #InvasiveSpecies Removal and Mitigation

Oct 16 2026

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

"Help us manage invasive species at #GilslandFarm using mechanical techniques. Get some exercise and maybe learn a few identification and management techniques while helping preserve the #NativeHabitats present at Gilsland Farm. All are welcome; expect a quarter-mile walk on uneven terrain. Work will be outside, so please dress appropriately. Tools will be provided.

#MaineAudubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

FMI and to sign up:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/volunteer-work-day-october/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents
#SpendTimeInNature #Maine #Stewardship #CitizenScience #SpendTimeOutdoors #TreePlanting #Volunteers #InvasiveSpeciesRemoval #NatureCleanUps #PlantIdentification

#FalmouthME - #SeedCollection & Processing #NativePlants Workshop

Oct 17 2026

#MaineAudubon, #GislandFarm

Morning Workshops: 9–10:30 am
Native Plant Nursery Open Shopping: 11 am–1 pm
Afternoon Nature Art Workshop: 1:30–4 pm

"This workshop introduces participants to responsible seed collection techniques, timing, and basic processing methods. We’ll explore how to identify when seeds are ready, how to collect without impacting wild populations, and how to clean and store seeds for future use.

Participants will gain foundational skills for growing native plants from seed and building their own seed sources.

$25 members, $30 nonmembers

Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions on the same day and receive $10 off the total cost!

Morning workshops focus on practical seasonal skills such as seed collection, #PlantPropagation, garden maintenance, #EcologicalGardening techniques, and #HabitatStewardship. During midday open shopping hours, visitors can browse a curated selection of native plants and receive guidance from Maine Audubon staff.

Midday Native Plants Nursery Shopping Opportunity 11 am-1 pm Browse the nursery at Gilsland Farm and ask questions of our Native Plants team! It is the perfect time to purchase plants for the fall planting season!

Afternoon sessions feature nature-inspired art programming designed to foster observation, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

Participants may register for individual workshops or make a day of it by attending multiple sessions. Programs are suitable for gardeners, artists, naturalists, and anyone interested in learning more about Maine native plants and habitats.

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-workshop-oct/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents
#SpendTimeInNature #Maine #Stewardship #CitizenScience #SpendTimeOutdoors