Events from September 12 - November 8 - Penobscot Valley Audubon

FALL WILDFLOWERS AND FERNS

webmaster — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Join two Maine Master Naturalists for a leisurely walk through Bangor City Forest. We’ll start with an overview of basic botany, followed by a quick tutorial on identifying ferns. From there we will venture down the trail to discover which native species inhabit our urban forest.

Directions: Meet at the Bangor City Forest main parking lot at the end of Tripp Road.

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CARIBOU BOG CONSERVATION AREA

webmaster — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The restored wetlands in Boulder Pond and Black Pond (formerly known as the Taylor Bait Ponds) are actively managed to attract migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Late summer to early fall is the best time to come for shorebirds, as this is the height of their migration through our region. CBCA can often be a good spot for mammal sightings as well.
Leader: Gordon Russell

Directions: From Forest Avenue in Orono, take Taylor Road (aka the “Dump Road”) 0.3 miles to a slight left onto Putnam Road. We will meet in the trailhead parking area in front of the gate.

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CARIBOU BOG CONSERVATION AREA

webmaster — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Directions: From Forest Avenue in Orono, take Taylor Road (aka the “Dump Road”) 0.3 miles to a slight left onto Putnam Road. We will meet in the trailhead parking area in front of the gate.

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FALL MIGRATION IN CENTRAL MAINE

webmaster — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Join three expert guides for a morning tour of productive birding hotspots in central Maine, focusing on species that rest and refuel around ponds, rivers, and lakes. Bob and Val are Maine Master Naturalists, and Rachel is a Wildlife Ecology Ph.D. student at the University of Maine. We will make multiple stops including Plymouth Pond, Sebasticook Lake-Durham Bridge, Sprague’s Mill, and Corinna Bog/Corundel Lake. We’re likely to spot a wide variety of waterfowl and late-migrating shorebird species - and usually find unexpected delights. Bring binoculars and/or camera, and a spotting scope if you have one; the trip leaders will also share theirs with participants.

Leaders: Bob Milardo, Val Watson, & Rachel Darling

Directions: Meet at the commuter Park-and-Ride lot east of I-95 Exit 174 (Carmel-Newburgh), directly across from the Dysarts convenience store. PLEASE NOTE: parking along the route is very limited, so carpooling is helpful.

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