This is a day to celebrate winter and wildlife in Maine!  We’re planning both indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. Free for all! A full schedule of activities will be posted on the Maine Audubon website as the date approaches.

Come shop for your holiday gift list at Fields Pond and support Maine Audubon at the same time!  We’ll have a wide selection of nature-related gifts for all ages and interests.  Maine Audubon members will receive a double discount of 20% off listed prices.

In-person at Fields Pond Audubon Center Tis the season for Penobscot Valley Audubon’s Chapter Holiday Party! “Heavy” (supper-worthy) hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with an assortment of party beverages to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Winning bidders in PVA’s Online Auction can pick up and pay for their items, and additional items will […]

Online only; Zoom link provided after registration. Learn how to identify common animal track patterns and characteristics. With enough information and practice, you just might be able to read the story of the tracks you find on your winter hikes, X-C ski trips, and snowshoeing adventures!

At this family-friendly event, we’ll feature a read-aloud of Eve Bunting’s The Night Tree, create wildlife-friendly ornaments to decorate a tree for Maine winter creatures, and hear from our friends at the Challenger Learning Center about the astronomical significance of the shortest day of the year. Warm beverages and snacks will be provided.

Ring in the new year with FPAC staff on a gentle 1–2 mile hike to take in the beauty of the new year. Families welcome!

Make birding your New Year’s resolution! This entry-level bird walk will focus on how to spot birds in the wild.  We’ll have binoculars to loan out, and we’ll provide lessons and tips on how best to use them. If you have your own, please bring them.  The walk is free (donations appreciated!) but please sign […]

Come look for evidence of wildlife in the winter landscape.  We will search for signs big and small, ranging from tracks in the snow to evidence of animals feeding.  Please dress to be outdoors.

In this hands-on workshop, Maine Audubon staff will introduce native seed propagation for growing your own plants from seed.  You’ll leave with several pots sown with seeds and ready for maintenance-free outdoor germination.