Penobscot Valley Audubon

Our chapter offers programs and outdoor experiences throughout the year—both independently and in support of statewide Maine Audubon initiatives. We are a local community of birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts who believe conservation is most effective when neighbors come together. Our mission is to connect people in the Penobscot Valley with the wildlife and natural places in their own backyards.

Whether it’s a morning bird walk at one of our many excellent local birding hotspots, a guided hike on regional trails, or a volunteer workday at Fields Pond, our focus is simple: getting people outside and engaged with nature.

If you’re not already affiliated with Maine Audubon, we invite you to become a member of our wildlife community. Grab your binoculars and join us on our next outing!

Neighborhood Bird Walks Are Here

Come celebrate the return of warblers, vireos and flycatchers along with our resident woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees on Penobscot Valley Audubon’s Neighborhood Bird Walks in May. These free walks are all located in the greater Bangor area, and enjoyable for all levels of birding experience. It’s a great way to get started with birding or to sharpen your skills for spring, even if you’ve been at it for a while.
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Upcoming Events

  • Intro to iNaturalist

    May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Following Maine Audubon’s online community science webinar, join staff naturalists at FPAC to learn how you can contribute to ecological research with iNaturalist observations.  We’ll take to the trails to…
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  • Photographic Reflections – Spring Photo Walk

    May 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Join L’aura Bradford on a nature walk to explore shifting light, wildlife activity, and plants as their leaves unfurl. This short course emphasizes observation and storytelling through photography. Open to…
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  • American Chestnut Restoration: Film & Planting Workshop

    May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Join us for a screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut. This compelling 51-minute documentary chronicles the remarkable history of the American chestnut tree, and its devastating loss…
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Penobscot Valley Audubon Newsletter

The Penobscot Valley Chapter publishes its programs, field trips, and articles quarterly in Natural Selections. It is mailed automatically to Maine Audubon members in the PVC area, and to anyone outside the area who wishes to join the chapter when joining or renewing membership through Maine Audubon.