Welcome! To the Penobscot Valley Audubon Site!

Penobscot Valley Audubon, a chapter of Maine Audubon, 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 Saturday morning bird walk at one of our many excellent local spots—hoping to see finches or a bobolink—a guided hike on regional trails, or a volunteer workday at Fields Pond, our focus is simple: getting people outside and engaged with nature.

Our members are the backbone of this work. When you join Maine Audubon, a portion of your support stays right here in the Penobscot Valley, funding field trips, educational programs, and community events that help sustain our region’s natural heritage. Each year, we host events to celebrate our accomplishments and hold an annual auction to raise funds that support even more programs and experiences.

We hope you’ll join Maine Audubon, if not a member and if you are, grab your binoculars and join us on our next outing!

Upcoming Events

  • Feathers & Feeders: Backyard Bird Photography for Beginners

    February 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    L’aura Bradford will provide tips on lens choice, camera settings, composition, photographing birds in flight, perches, feeder setup, and ethics of backyard bird photography. Bring whatever camera you have (cell…
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  • Winter Tracking Walk

    February 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
    Join us for a winter walk around the sanctuary, looking for evidence of winter critters in the landscape.  We will look for signs big and small, ranging from tracks in…
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  • SPRING MIGRATION IN CENTRAL MAINE

    Bob Milardo, Rachel Darling, and Val Watson
    April 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Join us for a spring migration tour to productive birding hotspots in central Maine, with a focus on species that rest and refuel on Maine’s ponds, rivers, and lakes.  We…
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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.