We will explore, observe, and track phenological variations in plant and animal life across the season, right here on the FPAC sanctuary. Parents, this program can be an integral part of your child's science curriculum for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-6).  Drop ins are welcomed on a space-available basis; please call ahead to confirm availability.

Join a naturalist online to learn about one Maine species each week. We'll explore everything from scientific names to extreme adaptations and odd morphology. Strengthen your knowledge of Maine's flora and fauna in a fun and informal setting.

Learn more about how and when to sow native seeds to get them ready for the growing season. Then come to the follow-up in-person workshops, November 9 at Fields Pond and November 23 at Gilsland Farm. (Same workshop at both locations)

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that transforms natural materials like grasses, vines, and tree bark into functional containers. Jessica Steele will guide participants in learning how to collect, process, and weave locally sourced plants such as cattail, pine needle, birch bark, and more. Workshop will feature a presentation and basket-making demonstrations by Jessica, followed […]

Winter is a great time to sow native seeds, so they'll be ready for a strong start come spring. In this hands-on workshop, Maine Audubon staff will show you how to propagate native seeds to grow your own wildflowers and other plants. Participants will leave with several pots sown with seeds, ready for maintenance-free outdoor […]

Join us for the first post-COVID revival of our most popular annual fall birding trip.  We will carpool along the tidal Penobscot River out to Penobscot Bay, with stops in Frankfort, Searsport, Sears Island, and Belfast.  This trip usually offers good opportunities for spotting  waterfowl and sea ducks, along with late fall migrants and year-round […]

Raptors are ultimate athletes that need nearly perfect bodily function to survive in the wild.  Despite expert medical care by wildlife rehabilitators, some injured raptors remain too physically compromised to release. Permanently incapacitated raptors at Birdsacre in Ellsworth are occasionally trained to serve as Avian Ambassadors. Join the Director of Birdsacre, Grayson Richmond, for an […]

Have you ever wondered about stone walls out in the woods, or why some parts of the forest floor are smoother than others? What can a big oak or a multi-topped pine tell us about the history of a landscape?  FPAC staff will lead this guided hike to show how current-day forest conditions reflect its  […]

In this program, you'll learn about regional projects that focus on reintroducing native plants to the built environment. We'll hear about how native plantings are replacing popular exotic species in public spaces, and how the people leading these projects are fostering public acceptance of native plants in the landscape.