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

  • Photographic Reflections – Spring Photo Walk

    May 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
    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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  • Urban Bird Ecology Walk

    May 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Join us for a beginner-friendly urban ecology walk in preparation for World Migratory Bird Day. Bangor is home to a surprising number of nesting species, including the mighty peregrine falcon!…
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  • Natural Communities Visit: Forest Edges

    May 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Following Maine Audubon’s online serviceberry webinar, celebrate spring with a guided walk-along the forest edges and open woodlands of FPAC, where serviceberry is flowering.  We’ll explore the phenology, ecology, and…
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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.