Leader:  Bob Milardo In late summer and early fall, it’s not unusual to spot transient great egrets and migrating shorebirds at Essex Woods.  We also will look for multiple species […]

NEW THIS FALL! Join a Fields Pond naturalist on a guided hike for adults. Meet like-minded people,  spend time being active outdoors, and note the differences you see from week […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maine Audubon Naturalist Val Watson will lead weekly walks during fall migration. These walks provide an excellent opportunity to see birds you may not otherwise get a chance to see. […]

Join the FPAC staff for a morning of stewardship activities focused on improving our trails, the Nature Center, and other public use spaces on the sanctuary. Bring work gloves and […]

Get up close and personal with our crawling and flying insect neighbors! Following a short indoor presentation, we'll head outside to attract insects using special lights.     Insects will be identified […]

NEW THIS FALL! Join a Fields Pond naturalist on a guided hike for adults. Meet like-minded people,  spend time being active outdoors, and note the differences you see from week […]

Fall is a great time to collect seeds from many of the native plant species in Maine. This program will explain how and when to effectively collect seeds from native […]