Events

Leader: Shane Barker 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...

Leader: Val Watson (Maine Master Naturalist) Learn to identify native plants and trees in the CBCA, in addition to looking for birds and mammals. 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...

Staff from Maine Audubon’s Bringing Nature Home program will guide these FREE walks, highlighting seasonal blooms, ecological relationships, and practical tips for identifying and using native plants in your own landscape. Each walk offers a unique look at how native plants support Maine’s wildlife diversity and contribute to healthy ecosystems. All ages and experience levels...

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES All sessions will be taught by L’aura Bradford.  L’aura is a professional nature photographer, educator, and Registered Maine Guide with over a decade of experience behind the lens. L'aura will provide tips for better bird photography, including lens choice, camera settings, composition, photographing birds in flight, perches, feeder setup, and ethics of backyard...

Many wild plants, mushrooms, and other natural growths can be foraged for food, medicinal use and other purposes. We’ll learn about what you can find, how to differentiate the safe from the toxic, and different ways to use what you forage.  Leader: David Spahr, author of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern...

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES All sessions will be taught by L’aura Bradford.  L’aura is a professional nature photographer, educator, and Registered Maine Guide with over a decade of experience behind the lens. During this four-week seminar, participants will return to the same trail each week to document the subtle and dramatic transitions of the season.  Each...

Join the Fields Pond staff for a morning of stewardship activities focused on improving our trails and public spaces. Bring work gloves and sturdy footwear.  Snacks provided!

Join David Spahr for a journey through the world of fungi. Time will be spent both indoors and outdoors learning about mushroom identification, folklore, collecting, and cooking. David’s book, Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada, will be available for purchase. Be prepared for a moderate amount of physical activity while hiking...

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES All sessions will be taught by L’aura Bradford.  L’aura is a professional nature photographer, educator, and Registered Maine Guide with over a decade of experience behind the lens. During this four-week seminar, participants will return to the same trail each week to document the subtle and dramatic transitions of the season.  Each...