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Intro to #iNaturalist Webinar - #MaineAudubon
Date: May 12 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm"iNaturalist has quickly become one of the largest community science databases, being used from a variety of projects globally and right here in #Maine. Join Maine Audubon’s Senior Naturalist, Doug Hitchcox, for a webinar to learn about iNaturalist, from how it works to how you can contribute. He’ll also highlight some current projects that you can join.
"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."
Online Program.
Free program, donations encouraged.FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/intro-to-inaturalist-webinar/#SolarPunkSunday #LearnAboutNature #Wildlife #CitizenScience #PlantIdentification #SpendTimeInNature #Workshops
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#PortlandME - #WarblerWalks at Evergreen Cemetery
Free, no registration required.
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 7-9 am
672 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103"Join Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, for free bird walks at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland during the peak of warbler migration. These walks will take place each weekday (Monday through Friday) from the 4th through the 15th.
Meet at the south end of the duck ponds (map) and we’ll spend two hours (7-9 am) birding along the paths and trails of Evergreen. Come out for a morning of watching some of North America’s most beautiful birds as they stop to feed in this city-surrounded oasis, before moving on to their breeding grounds.
Most days we only walk ~0.4 miles and stay on the dirt road and trails. Conditions vary based on recent weather, but trails can be quite muddy after rain and some places can have exposed roots to step over. There is a public restroom (vault toilet; no running water) nearby. Accessible by Greater Portland Metro Bus 9A/B. We will have loaner binoculars available.
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."
https://maineaudubon.org/events/warbler-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon #BirdWatching #MaineEvents
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#MaineAudubon Webinar - #Serviceberry
Wednesday May 6, 5:30-7 pm
Led by Andrew TuftsFree program, donations encouraged. Registration required.
"Serviceberry marks a key seasonal transition in Maine, blooming as migratory #birds and #pollinators arrive. This webinar examines serviceberry’s role in forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky landscapes, and how these ecologically rich habitats support #biodiversity. Participants will also learn how edge communities translate into parks, trails, and residential landscapes.
Natural Communities & Seasonal Change is a three-part spring learning series that combines monthly webinars with guided field experiences to explore #Maine’s #NativePlant communities through the lens of seasonal #phenology. The series focuses on how #NativeTrees and shrubs signal ecological change, support #wildlife, and shape both natural and human landscapes. Participants will build skills in observation, #PlantIdentification, and reading the landscape as spring unfolds."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/natural-communities-servicceberry/#SolarPunkSunday #Trees #MainePlants #NatureObservation #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature
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#WestbrookME - Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook
April 25 from 9:30 am-12 pm
Location: #MillBrookPreserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook
Free, registration required.
"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join #MaineAudubon and #MaineDEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying #macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
"Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large #AquaticInsects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of #wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local #watershed, this community science project is for you!
"We will meet at the parking area for the Northern Trailhead and go on a short walk from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muckboots are encouraged and some may be provided."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-field-training-in-westbrook/#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience
#NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature -
#WestbrookME - Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook
April 25 from 9:30 am-12 pm
Location: #MillBrookPreserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook
Free, registration required.
"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join #MaineAudubon and #MaineDEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying #macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
"Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large #AquaticInsects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of #wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local #watershed, this community science project is for you!
"We will meet at the parking area for the Northern Trailhead and go on a short walk from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muckboots are encouraged and some may be provided."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-field-training-in-westbrook/#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience
#NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature -
#WestbrookME - Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook
April 25 from 9:30 am-12 pm
Location: #MillBrookPreserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook
Free, registration required.
"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join #MaineAudubon and #MaineDEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying #macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
"Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large #AquaticInsects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of #wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local #watershed, this community science project is for you!
"We will meet at the parking area for the Northern Trailhead and go on a short walk from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muckboots are encouraged and some may be provided."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-field-training-in-westbrook/#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience
#NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature -
#WestbrookME - Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook
April 25 from 9:30 am-12 pm
Location: #MillBrookPreserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook
Free, registration required.
"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join #MaineAudubon and #MaineDEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying #macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
"Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large #AquaticInsects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of #wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local #watershed, this community science project is for you!
"We will meet at the parking area for the Northern Trailhead and go on a short walk from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muckboots are encouraged and some may be provided."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-field-training-in-westbrook/#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience
#NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature -
#WestbrookME - Marsh and Stream Explorers Field Training in Westbrook
April 25 from 9:30 am-12 pm
Location: #MillBrookPreserve, Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Westbrook
Free, registration required.
"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come join #MaineAudubon and #MaineDEP for a fun morning of catching and identifying #macroinvertebrates at Mill Brook Preserve! Get hands-on training and learn how you can contribute to an important community science project that acts as a screening tool for Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water quality assessments. Be prepared to wade into shallow water as you net and handle macroinvertebrates!
"Marsh and Stream Explorers is a water quality monitoring project that trains volunteers to survey streams and freshwater marshes for large #AquaticInsects (macroinvertebrates) which are sensitive to environmental stressors and can be indicators of #wetland health. After this training session, you’ll have the tools to choose and survey your own stream or freshwater marsh and contribute invaluable data to Maine’s water quality monitoring efforts. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local #watershed, this community science project is for you!
"We will meet at the parking area for the Northern Trailhead and go on a short walk from there. Wear clothes and shoes you’re comfortable walking in and potentially getting wet, waders or muckboots are encouraged and some may be provided."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-field-training-in-westbrook/#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience
#NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature -
#Webinar - #Marsh and #Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater #Habitats in #Maine
Apr 22 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative #CommunityScience project between #MaineAudubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (#MEDEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for #macroinvertebrates, or large #AquaticInsects, in streams and freshwater #marshes statewide. With many macroinvertebrates sensitive to temperature, #pollutants, and other environmental stressors, their presence or absence serve as an important indicator of overall wetland health. This data then becomes an invaluable screening tool for #MaineDEP to prioritize where more-indepth water quality assessments should be conducted.
"In this webinar you’ll learn about what the Marsh and Stream Explorers project has accomplished and its impact on water quality monitoring statewide. We’ll look at our overall results, share our successes, and talk about future goals of the project. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you! Come learn more about how you can get involved. In-person field training for survey techniques to follow."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-a-treasure-hunt-to-find-healthy-freshwater-habitats-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #OnlineEvents #CitizenScience #NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature
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#Webinar - #Marsh and #Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater #Habitats in #Maine
Apr 22 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative #CommunityScience project between #MaineAudubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (#MEDEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for #macroinvertebrates, or large #AquaticInsects, in streams and freshwater #marshes statewide. With many macroinvertebrates sensitive to temperature, #pollutants, and other environmental stressors, their presence or absence serve as an important indicator of overall wetland health. This data then becomes an invaluable screening tool for #MaineDEP to prioritize where more-indepth water quality assessments should be conducted.
"In this webinar you’ll learn about what the Marsh and Stream Explorers project has accomplished and its impact on water quality monitoring statewide. We’ll look at our overall results, share our successes, and talk about future goals of the project. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you! Come learn more about how you can get involved. In-person field training for survey techniques to follow."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-a-treasure-hunt-to-find-healthy-freshwater-habitats-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #OnlineEvents #CitizenScience #NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature
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#Webinar - #Marsh and #Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater #Habitats in #Maine
Apr 22 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative #CommunityScience project between #MaineAudubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (#MEDEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for #macroinvertebrates, or large #AquaticInsects, in streams and freshwater #marshes statewide. With many macroinvertebrates sensitive to temperature, #pollutants, and other environmental stressors, their presence or absence serve as an important indicator of overall wetland health. This data then becomes an invaluable screening tool for #MaineDEP to prioritize where more-indepth water quality assessments should be conducted.
"In this webinar you’ll learn about what the Marsh and Stream Explorers project has accomplished and its impact on water quality monitoring statewide. We’ll look at our overall results, share our successes, and talk about future goals of the project. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you! Come learn more about how you can get involved. In-person field training for survey techniques to follow."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-a-treasure-hunt-to-find-healthy-freshwater-habitats-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #OnlineEvents #CitizenScience #NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature
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#Webinar - #Marsh and #Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater #Habitats in #Maine
Apr 22 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative #CommunityScience project between #MaineAudubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (#MEDEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for #macroinvertebrates, or large #AquaticInsects, in streams and freshwater #marshes statewide. With many macroinvertebrates sensitive to temperature, #pollutants, and other environmental stressors, their presence or absence serve as an important indicator of overall wetland health. This data then becomes an invaluable screening tool for #MaineDEP to prioritize where more-indepth water quality assessments should be conducted.
"In this webinar you’ll learn about what the Marsh and Stream Explorers project has accomplished and its impact on water quality monitoring statewide. We’ll look at our overall results, share our successes, and talk about future goals of the project. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you! Come learn more about how you can get involved. In-person field training for survey techniques to follow."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-a-treasure-hunt-to-find-healthy-freshwater-habitats-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #OnlineEvents #CitizenScience #NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature
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#Webinar - #Marsh and #Stream Explorers: A Treasure Hunt to Find Healthy Freshwater #Habitats in #Maine
Apr 22 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm"Curious about what critters live in your local streams and freshwater marshes? Come learn about Maine Marsh and Stream Explorers, a collaborative #CommunityScience project between #MaineAudubon and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (#MEDEP). This program trains volunteers to survey for #macroinvertebrates, or large #AquaticInsects, in streams and freshwater #marshes statewide. With many macroinvertebrates sensitive to temperature, #pollutants, and other environmental stressors, their presence or absence serve as an important indicator of overall wetland health. This data then becomes an invaluable screening tool for #MaineDEP to prioritize where more-indepth water quality assessments should be conducted.
"In this webinar you’ll learn about what the Marsh and Stream Explorers project has accomplished and its impact on water quality monitoring statewide. We’ll look at our overall results, share our successes, and talk about future goals of the project. If you’re interested in getting outdoors, learning something new, and protecting your local watershed, this community science project is for you! Come learn more about how you can get involved. In-person field training for survey techniques to follow."
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/marsh-and-stream-explorers-a-treasure-hunt-to-find-healthy-freshwater-habitats-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #OnlineEvents #CitizenScience #NatureBasedLearning #MarshExplorers #StreamExplorers #WaterIsLife #ClimateChange #CitizenScientists #ObservingNature
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A list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Plant pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Forest Trees of Maine - Maine Forest Service $15.00
Pocket Naturalist Guide: New England Trees & Wildflowers $7.95
Take-Along Guide: Berries, Nuts, and Seeds $7.95
Wooden dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Specimen box with magnifying lid $4.50
Sorting Sheet $2.00
Paint Chips [for color identification]
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Crayons (8)
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon Plant packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Plants
- Read: Plants
- Take Action: Plants
- Activity Idea: Color Hunt
- Activity Idea: Bark and Leaf Rubbings
- Illustrated Glossary of Leaf Shapes
- Nature Journaling Template
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yMls_QNHpxOOqdckJwZge1IeE3Vv3rtE?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
#SpendTimeOutdoors #PlantIdentification #LearningThroughNature
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So, here is a list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Birding pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Look up! Birdwatching in Your Own Backyard - Annette LeBlanc Cate $15.99
Sibley East by David Sibley $19.95
Birds of Maine by Stan Tekiela $13.95
Tasco Essentials 8x42 binoculars (w/case) $50.00
Wooden dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Audubon bird call $8.95
Bird photo cards $2.00
Nest photo cards $1.00
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon Birding packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Birds
- Read: Birds
- Take Action: Birds
- Activity Ideas: Bird Photo Cards
- Activity Idea: Build a Nest
- Nature Journaling Template
- Birds of Maine Checklist
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gxjXyK86ZrDtt2qetiBXfQqSAiVuSABE?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #Wildlife #LearningThroughNature #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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So, here is a list of the items (and approximate cost) included in the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer packs (which are no longer available, unfortunately). This one is for the #Wildlife pack. Link to PDFs for printing are below.
LLBean Original Backpack $36.95
Falcon Guide to Scats and Tracks of the Northeast - James C. Halfpenny, PhD., Jim Bruchac, Todd Telander $12.95
Kaufman Guide to New England - Kenn & Kimberly Kaufman $22.00
Pocket Naturalist Guide: Maine Wildlife - Kavanagh/Leung $7.95
Pocket Naturalist Guide: Bugs and Slugs - Kavanagh/Leung $7.95
Wooden Dual 5x and 10x magnifier (w/case) $12.50
Specimen Box with magnifying lid $4.50
Plastic Trowel $4.00
Plastic container with lid
Animal Track Rubber Stamps (w/inkpad, 18 stamps) $19.99
Lapboard $2.00
Pencil pouch, containing:
- Colored pencils (12)
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
$7.00Additional items contained in the Audubon packs (estimated cost $2.00 -- pretty much, the cost of printing out the PDFs)
User guide, containing:
- Introduction
- Exploring Nature Together: Tips for Families
- Using your smartphone to connect to nature
- Explore: Wildlife
- Read: Wildlife
- Take Action: Wildlife
- Activity Idea: Make a Pitfall Trap
- Activity Idea: Animal Track Rubber Stamps
- Nature Journaling Template
- Maine Animal Tracks
- Blank paper
- SurveyLink to Maine Audubon's printed materials (Google Drive):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ld3J8D3l1ADwHl2j1BH-INvzZ63Lnkj7?usp=drive_link#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #Wildlife #LearningThroughNature #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime
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#FalmouthME - #FamilyFun at #GilslandFarm – Early Spring Session
"Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring #nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor activities and adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage #stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings."
Weekly on Wednesdays
March 4 to April 15 (7 weeks)
9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
$96/member child, $120/nonmember childAges 2-5, siblings under 2 free
Advanced registration is encouraged!
Drop ins may be available upon request. Please email [email protected] by 5:00 the day before the program to check availability.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/family-fun-at-gilsland-farm-spr26/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #MaineEvents #NatureBasedLearning #SpendTimeInNature #LessScreenTimeMoreGreenTime
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#FalmouthME - #PollinatorParade 2026
Registration opens at noon on April 16.
"Help #MaineAudubon and #BirthRoots celebrate and call attention to the vital importance of our #pollinators by dressing up as a #bee, #butterfly, #ladybug, #hummingbird, #bat, or other favorite woodland friend for this fun family festival and children’s parade!"
Saturday, May 16
10 am–12:30 pm (parking opens at 9:30)Pre-registration required.
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So, #MaineAudubon is no longer putting together #NatureBackpacks for #NatureExploration . However, they were kind enough to share their printed resources as PDFs as well as the lists of items for the different kits (Birding, Insects, Plants, etc) with me. I'll be sharing those resources for the next #SolarPunkSunday (converting the PDFs to JPGs for posting), as well as #ToyLibraries and other kid-related stuff. Then the week after that, I'll be posting about upcoming #EarthDay2026 events! Follow the #SolarPunkSunday hashtag for those topics and much, much more...!
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So, #MaineAudubon is no longer putting together #NatureBackpacks for #NatureExploration . However, they were kind enough to share their printed resources as PDFs as well as the lists of items for the different kits (Birding, Insects, Plants, etc) with me. I'll be sharing those resources for the next #SolarPunkSunday (converting the PDFs to JPGs for posting), as well as #ToyLibraries and other kid-related stuff. Then the week after that, I'll be posting about upcoming #EarthDay2026 events! Follow the #SolarPunkSunday hashtag for those topics and much, much more...!
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So, #MaineAudubon is no longer putting together #NatureBackpacks for #NatureExploration . However, they were kind enough to share their printed resources as PDFs as well as the lists of items for the different kits (Birding, Insects, Plants, etc) with me. I'll be sharing those resources for the next #SolarPunkSunday (converting the PDFs to JPGs for posting), as well as #ToyLibraries and other kid-related stuff. Then the week after that, I'll be posting about upcoming #EarthDay2026 events! Follow the #SolarPunkSunday hashtag for those topics and much, much more...!
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So, #MaineAudubon is no longer putting together #NatureBackpacks for #NatureExploration . However, they were kind enough to share their printed resources as PDFs as well as the lists of items for the different kits (Birding, Insects, Plants, etc) with me. I'll be sharing those resources for the next #SolarPunkSunday (converting the PDFs to JPGs for posting), as well as #ToyLibraries and other kid-related stuff. Then the week after that, I'll be posting about upcoming #EarthDay2026 events! Follow the #SolarPunkSunday hashtag for those topics and much, much more...!
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So, #MaineAudubon is no longer putting together #NatureBackpacks for #NatureExploration . However, they were kind enough to share their printed resources as PDFs as well as the lists of items for the different kits (Birding, Insects, Plants, etc) with me. I'll be sharing those resources for the next #SolarPunkSunday (converting the PDFs to JPGs for posting), as well as #ToyLibraries and other kid-related stuff. Then the week after that, I'll be posting about upcoming #EarthDay2026 events! Follow the #SolarPunkSunday hashtag for those topics and much, much more...!
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"#MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Each backpack includes authentic scientific tools and resources, along with a custom-made user’s guide that walks the borrower through each item in the backpack and provides activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for spending time outdoors with children, seasonal exploration prompts, nature journal templates, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with wildlife.
We currently offer:
- Library packs for public library patrons to borrow and use in their communities (see a list of participating libraries below)
- #GilslandFarm packs for sanctuary visitors to check out for a small fee to use on-site
- A set of student packs at #FieldsPond to help educators facilitate field work and nature-based STEM learning with their classesFor more information, or to purchase Nature Explorer Backpacks for your library, please contact Molly Woodring at [email protected].
Library List
Albion Public Library, Albion
Bangor Public Library, Bangor
Berwick Public Library, Berwick
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay
Bremen Library, Bremen
Brewer Public Library, Brewer
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport
Cary Memorial Library, Houlton
Casco Public Library, Casco
Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle
Dyer Library, Saco
Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth
Fort Fairfield Public Library, Fort Fairfield
Harrison Village Library, Harrison
Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library, Greene
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston
Liberty Library, Liberty
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford,
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket
Norridgewock Public Library, Norridgewock
Old Town Public Library, Old Town
Orono Public Library, Orono
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland
Readfield Community Library, Readfield
Rockland Public Library, Rockland
Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
Skowhegan Free Public Library, Skowhegan
Springvale Public Library, Springvale
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
Thomaston Public Library, Thomaston
Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Vassalboro Public Library, Vassalboro
Veteran’s Memorial Library, Patten
Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook
Waterboro Public Library, Waterboro
Windham Public Library, Windham
Winterport Memorial Library, Winterport
Zadoc Long Free Library, BuckfieldNature Explorer Backpacks are made possible by the Stephen & Tabitha King, and the Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundations."
Source:
https://maineaudubon.org/education/early-childhood/nature-explorer-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #AdventureBackpacks #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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"#MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Each backpack includes authentic scientific tools and resources, along with a custom-made user’s guide that walks the borrower through each item in the backpack and provides activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for spending time outdoors with children, seasonal exploration prompts, nature journal templates, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with wildlife.
We currently offer:
- Library packs for public library patrons to borrow and use in their communities (see a list of participating libraries below)
- #GilslandFarm packs for sanctuary visitors to check out for a small fee to use on-site
- A set of student packs at #FieldsPond to help educators facilitate field work and nature-based STEM learning with their classesFor more information, or to purchase Nature Explorer Backpacks for your library, please contact Molly Woodring at [email protected].
Library List
Albion Public Library, Albion
Bangor Public Library, Bangor
Berwick Public Library, Berwick
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay
Bremen Library, Bremen
Brewer Public Library, Brewer
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport
Cary Memorial Library, Houlton
Casco Public Library, Casco
Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle
Dyer Library, Saco
Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth
Fort Fairfield Public Library, Fort Fairfield
Harrison Village Library, Harrison
Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library, Greene
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston
Liberty Library, Liberty
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford,
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket
Norridgewock Public Library, Norridgewock
Old Town Public Library, Old Town
Orono Public Library, Orono
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland
Readfield Community Library, Readfield
Rockland Public Library, Rockland
Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
Skowhegan Free Public Library, Skowhegan
Springvale Public Library, Springvale
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
Thomaston Public Library, Thomaston
Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Vassalboro Public Library, Vassalboro
Veteran’s Memorial Library, Patten
Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook
Waterboro Public Library, Waterboro
Windham Public Library, Windham
Winterport Memorial Library, Winterport
Zadoc Long Free Library, BuckfieldNature Explorer Backpacks are made possible by the Stephen & Tabitha King, and the Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundations."
Source:
https://maineaudubon.org/education/early-childhood/nature-explorer-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #AdventureBackpacks #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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"#MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Each backpack includes authentic scientific tools and resources, along with a custom-made user’s guide that walks the borrower through each item in the backpack and provides activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for spending time outdoors with children, seasonal exploration prompts, nature journal templates, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with wildlife.
We currently offer:
- Library packs for public library patrons to borrow and use in their communities (see a list of participating libraries below)
- #GilslandFarm packs for sanctuary visitors to check out for a small fee to use on-site
- A set of student packs at #FieldsPond to help educators facilitate field work and nature-based STEM learning with their classesFor more information, or to purchase Nature Explorer Backpacks for your library, please contact Molly Woodring at [email protected].
Library List
Albion Public Library, Albion
Bangor Public Library, Bangor
Berwick Public Library, Berwick
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay
Bremen Library, Bremen
Brewer Public Library, Brewer
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport
Cary Memorial Library, Houlton
Casco Public Library, Casco
Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle
Dyer Library, Saco
Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth
Fort Fairfield Public Library, Fort Fairfield
Harrison Village Library, Harrison
Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library, Greene
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston
Liberty Library, Liberty
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford,
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket
Norridgewock Public Library, Norridgewock
Old Town Public Library, Old Town
Orono Public Library, Orono
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland
Readfield Community Library, Readfield
Rockland Public Library, Rockland
Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
Skowhegan Free Public Library, Skowhegan
Springvale Public Library, Springvale
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
Thomaston Public Library, Thomaston
Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Vassalboro Public Library, Vassalboro
Veteran’s Memorial Library, Patten
Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook
Waterboro Public Library, Waterboro
Windham Public Library, Windham
Winterport Memorial Library, Winterport
Zadoc Long Free Library, BuckfieldNature Explorer Backpacks are made possible by the Stephen & Tabitha King, and the Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundations."
Source:
https://maineaudubon.org/education/early-childhood/nature-explorer-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #AdventureBackpacks #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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"#MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Each backpack includes authentic scientific tools and resources, along with a custom-made user’s guide that walks the borrower through each item in the backpack and provides activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for spending time outdoors with children, seasonal exploration prompts, nature journal templates, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with wildlife.
We currently offer:
- Library packs for public library patrons to borrow and use in their communities (see a list of participating libraries below)
- #GilslandFarm packs for sanctuary visitors to check out for a small fee to use on-site
- A set of student packs at #FieldsPond to help educators facilitate field work and nature-based STEM learning with their classesFor more information, or to purchase Nature Explorer Backpacks for your library, please contact Molly Woodring at [email protected].
Library List
Albion Public Library, Albion
Bangor Public Library, Bangor
Berwick Public Library, Berwick
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay
Bremen Library, Bremen
Brewer Public Library, Brewer
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport
Cary Memorial Library, Houlton
Casco Public Library, Casco
Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle
Dyer Library, Saco
Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth
Fort Fairfield Public Library, Fort Fairfield
Harrison Village Library, Harrison
Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library, Greene
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston
Liberty Library, Liberty
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford,
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket
Norridgewock Public Library, Norridgewock
Old Town Public Library, Old Town
Orono Public Library, Orono
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland
Readfield Community Library, Readfield
Rockland Public Library, Rockland
Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
Skowhegan Free Public Library, Skowhegan
Springvale Public Library, Springvale
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
Thomaston Public Library, Thomaston
Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Vassalboro Public Library, Vassalboro
Veteran’s Memorial Library, Patten
Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook
Waterboro Public Library, Waterboro
Windham Public Library, Windham
Winterport Memorial Library, Winterport
Zadoc Long Free Library, BuckfieldNature Explorer Backpacks are made possible by the Stephen & Tabitha King, and the Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundations."
Source:
https://maineaudubon.org/education/early-childhood/nature-explorer-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #AdventureBackpacks #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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"#MaineAudubon #NatureExplorer Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Each backpack includes authentic scientific tools and resources, along with a custom-made user’s guide that walks the borrower through each item in the backpack and provides activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for spending time outdoors with children, seasonal exploration prompts, nature journal templates, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with wildlife.
We currently offer:
- Library packs for public library patrons to borrow and use in their communities (see a list of participating libraries below)
- #GilslandFarm packs for sanctuary visitors to check out for a small fee to use on-site
- A set of student packs at #FieldsPond to help educators facilitate field work and nature-based STEM learning with their classesFor more information, or to purchase Nature Explorer Backpacks for your library, please contact Molly Woodring at [email protected].
Library List
Albion Public Library, Albion
Bangor Public Library, Bangor
Berwick Public Library, Berwick
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay
Bremen Library, Bremen
Brewer Public Library, Brewer
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport
Cary Memorial Library, Houlton
Casco Public Library, Casco
Chase Emerson Library, Deer Isle
Dyer Library, Saco
Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth
Fort Fairfield Public Library, Fort Fairfield
Harrison Village Library, Harrison
Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library, Greene
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston
Liberty Library, Liberty
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford,
Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket
Norridgewock Public Library, Norridgewock
Old Town Public Library, Old Town
Orono Public Library, Orono
Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland
Readfield Community Library, Readfield
Rockland Public Library, Rockland
Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
Skowhegan Free Public Library, Skowhegan
Springvale Public Library, Springvale
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
Thomaston Public Library, Thomaston
Thompson Free Library, Dover-Foxcroft
Vassalboro Public Library, Vassalboro
Veteran’s Memorial Library, Patten
Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook
Waterboro Public Library, Waterboro
Windham Public Library, Windham
Winterport Memorial Library, Winterport
Zadoc Long Free Library, BuckfieldNature Explorer Backpacks are made possible by the Stephen & Tabitha King, and the Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundations."
Source:
https://maineaudubon.org/education/early-childhood/nature-explorer-backpacks/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #AdventureBackpacks #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#RocklandME - #NatureBackpacks for outdoor fun and learning available to check out from #RocklandPublicLibrary
Sun, 03/20/2022
ROCKLAND — "Rockland Public Library announces a new item now available for circulation: #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks.
'Check out a backpack and a world of wildlife will open up for you and your family,' said the Library, in a news release.
Each pack has a custom-made user’s guide that walks you through each item in the backpack and provides #activities, #games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy #nature, nature journal templates, simple activity ideas, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with #wildlife.
'Now, your outdoor time can become a science-based experience that fosters #EnvironmentalLiteracy,' said RPL.
Available to Rockland Library cardholders only.
The backpacks have seasonal themes and right now, three are available to borrow
Birds Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Binoculars
- Birds of Maine checklist
- Bird photo cards
- Colored pencils
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Wildlife Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Tracks rubber stamps
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Plants Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Sorting sheet
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box."#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #AdventureBackpacks #LibrariesRule! #MaineLibraries #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#RocklandME - #NatureBackpacks for outdoor fun and learning available to check out from #RocklandPublicLibrary
Sun, 03/20/2022
ROCKLAND — "Rockland Public Library announces a new item now available for circulation: #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks.
'Check out a backpack and a world of wildlife will open up for you and your family,' said the Library, in a news release.
Each pack has a custom-made user’s guide that walks you through each item in the backpack and provides #activities, #games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy #nature, nature journal templates, simple activity ideas, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with #wildlife.
'Now, your outdoor time can become a science-based experience that fosters #EnvironmentalLiteracy,' said RPL.
Available to Rockland Library cardholders only.
The backpacks have seasonal themes and right now, three are available to borrow
Birds Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Binoculars
- Birds of Maine checklist
- Bird photo cards
- Colored pencils
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Wildlife Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Tracks rubber stamps
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Plants Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Sorting sheet
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box."#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #AdventureBackpacks #LibrariesRule! #MaineLibraries #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#RocklandME - #NatureBackpacks for outdoor fun and learning available to check out from #RocklandPublicLibrary
Sun, 03/20/2022
ROCKLAND — "Rockland Public Library announces a new item now available for circulation: #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks.
'Check out a backpack and a world of wildlife will open up for you and your family,' said the Library, in a news release.
Each pack has a custom-made user’s guide that walks you through each item in the backpack and provides #activities, #games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy #nature, nature journal templates, simple activity ideas, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with #wildlife.
'Now, your outdoor time can become a science-based experience that fosters #EnvironmentalLiteracy,' said RPL.
Available to Rockland Library cardholders only.
The backpacks have seasonal themes and right now, three are available to borrow
Birds Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Binoculars
- Birds of Maine checklist
- Bird photo cards
- Colored pencils
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Wildlife Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Tracks rubber stamps
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Plants Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Sorting sheet
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box."#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #AdventureBackpacks #LibrariesRule! #MaineLibraries #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#RocklandME - #NatureBackpacks for outdoor fun and learning available to check out from #RocklandPublicLibrary
Sun, 03/20/2022
ROCKLAND — "Rockland Public Library announces a new item now available for circulation: #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks.
'Check out a backpack and a world of wildlife will open up for you and your family,' said the Library, in a news release.
Each pack has a custom-made user’s guide that walks you through each item in the backpack and provides #activities, #games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy #nature, nature journal templates, simple activity ideas, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with #wildlife.
'Now, your outdoor time can become a science-based experience that fosters #EnvironmentalLiteracy,' said RPL.
Available to Rockland Library cardholders only.
The backpacks have seasonal themes and right now, three are available to borrow
Birds Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Binoculars
- Birds of Maine checklist
- Bird photo cards
- Colored pencils
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Wildlife Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Tracks rubber stamps
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Plants Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Sorting sheet
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box."#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #AdventureBackpacks #LibrariesRule! #MaineLibraries #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#RocklandME - #NatureBackpacks for outdoor fun and learning available to check out from #RocklandPublicLibrary
Sun, 03/20/2022
ROCKLAND — "Rockland Public Library announces a new item now available for circulation: #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks.
'Check out a backpack and a world of wildlife will open up for you and your family,' said the Library, in a news release.
Each pack has a custom-made user’s guide that walks you through each item in the backpack and provides #activities, #games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy #nature, nature journal templates, simple activity ideas, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with #wildlife.
'Now, your outdoor time can become a science-based experience that fosters #EnvironmentalLiteracy,' said RPL.
Available to Rockland Library cardholders only.
The backpacks have seasonal themes and right now, three are available to borrow
Birds Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Binoculars
- Birds of Maine checklist
- Bird photo cards
- Colored pencils
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Wildlife Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Tracks rubber stamps
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box
- Lapboard and paper
- User’s guide
Plants Backpack contains:
- Field guides and books
- Sorting sheet
- Colored pencils
- Magnifying glass and specimen box."#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #AdventureBackpacks #LibrariesRule! #MaineLibraries #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #WildlifeBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #Birding #PlantIdentification #NatureBasedLearning
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#FalmouthME - #GilslandFarm #BirdWalk
Thursday, Feb 26 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am"Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by #MaineAudubon’s Staff Naturalist #DougHitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required.
The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 – 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring your binoculars, but we do have extra pairs if you need them, just ask Doug when you arrive.
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:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/gilsland-farm-bird-walks-w2026/A list of recent sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L251783
#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #Birdwatching #NatureWalk #WinterWalks
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#VirtualEvent - #Maine #NativePlants Short Course
Wednesdays, 6 pm
February 25: "Top Plants and Tools for Picking Them — We will introduce our favorite native plants for your home, as well as the various resources we use to choose them. We will also address where to find these plants."
FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-short-course/#SolarPunkSunday #VirtualEvents #MaineNativePlants #MaineAudubon #SpendTimeInNature
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#VirtualEvent - #Maine #NativePlants Short Course
Wednesdays, 6 pm
February 25: "Top Plants and Tools for Picking Them — We will introduce our favorite native plants for your home, as well as the various resources we use to choose them. We will also address where to find these plants."
FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-short-course/#SolarPunkSunday #VirtualEvents #MaineNativePlants #MaineAudubon #SpendTimeInNature
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#VirtualEvent - #Maine #NativePlants Short Course
Wednesdays, 6 pm
February 25: "Top Plants and Tools for Picking Them — We will introduce our favorite native plants for your home, as well as the various resources we use to choose them. We will also address where to find these plants."
FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-short-course/#SolarPunkSunday #VirtualEvents #MaineNativePlants #MaineAudubon #SpendTimeInNature
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#VirtualEvent - #Maine #NativePlants Short Course
Wednesdays, 6 pm
February 25: "Top Plants and Tools for Picking Them — We will introduce our favorite native plants for your home, as well as the various resources we use to choose them. We will also address where to find these plants."
FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-short-course/#SolarPunkSunday #VirtualEvents #MaineNativePlants #MaineAudubon #SpendTimeInNature
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#VirtualEvent - #Maine #NativePlants Short Course
Wednesdays, 6 pm
February 25: "Top Plants and Tools for Picking Them — We will introduce our favorite native plants for your home, as well as the various resources we use to choose them. We will also address where to find these plants."
FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/native-plants-short-course/#SolarPunkSunday #VirtualEvents #MaineNativePlants #MaineAudubon #SpendTimeInNature
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#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME
Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm
Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond
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."
Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon
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#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME
Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm
Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond
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."
Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon
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#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME
Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm
Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond
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."
Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon
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#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME
Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm
Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond
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."
Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon
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#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME
Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm
Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond
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."
Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon
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#HoldenME - #Ecological #GardenDesign Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 9 am-12:30 pm
Fields Pond Audubon Center"Join #MaineAudubon for a hands-on workshop exploring how to design beautiful, functional gardens that support #Maine #NativeWildlife. Led by #NativePlant expert Andrew Tufts, this half-day session will introduce ecological design principles, guide you through site analysis, and help you sketch a habitat-friendly garden plan for your own space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
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."
$45 member, $55 nonmember
Space is limited; pre-registration required.FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/ecological-garden-design-feb21/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #HabitatFriendlyGardens #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #GardenPlanning #EcologicalGardens
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#HoldenME - #Ecological #GardenDesign Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 9 am-12:30 pm
Fields Pond Audubon Center"Join #MaineAudubon for a hands-on workshop exploring how to design beautiful, functional gardens that support #Maine #NativeWildlife. Led by #NativePlant expert Andrew Tufts, this half-day session will introduce ecological design principles, guide you through site analysis, and help you sketch a habitat-friendly garden plan for your own space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
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."
$45 member, $55 nonmember
Space is limited; pre-registration required.FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/ecological-garden-design-feb21/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #HabitatFriendlyGardens #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #GardenPlanning #EcologicalGardens
#GardeningClasses #GardeningForPollinators -
#HoldenME - #Ecological #GardenDesign Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 9 am-12:30 pm
Fields Pond Audubon Center"Join #MaineAudubon for a hands-on workshop exploring how to design beautiful, functional gardens that support #Maine #NativeWildlife. Led by #NativePlant expert Andrew Tufts, this half-day session will introduce ecological design principles, guide you through site analysis, and help you sketch a habitat-friendly garden plan for your own space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
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."
$45 member, $55 nonmember
Space is limited; pre-registration required.FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/ecological-garden-design-feb21/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #HabitatFriendlyGardens #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #GardenPlanning #EcologicalGardens
#GardeningClasses #GardeningForPollinators -
#HoldenME - #Ecological #GardenDesign Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 9 am-12:30 pm
Fields Pond Audubon Center"Join #MaineAudubon for a hands-on workshop exploring how to design beautiful, functional gardens that support #Maine #NativeWildlife. Led by #NativePlant expert Andrew Tufts, this half-day session will introduce ecological design principles, guide you through site analysis, and help you sketch a habitat-friendly garden plan for your own space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
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."
$45 member, $55 nonmember
Space is limited; pre-registration required.FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/ecological-garden-design-feb21/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #HabitatFriendlyGardens #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #GardenPlanning #EcologicalGardens
#GardeningClasses #GardeningForPollinators