BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Penobscot Valley Audubon - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Penobscot Valley Audubon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Penobscot Valley Audubon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T223928Z CREATED:20250903T223928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T223928Z UID:5058-1759572000-1759579200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: BNH1:  WILD SEED COLLECTION - DESCRIPTION:BRINGING NATURE HOME SERIES \nLearn to collect native plant seeds from a variety of local species in this field-based program. We’ll discuss collection techniques and timing for popular species that produce seed at other times of year\, and focus on how to collect wild seeds ethically\, without disrupting the ecosystem.  You’ll collect your seeds from plants on the sanctuary\, and fill native plant seed packets to bring home and plant! \nCost: $10 member\, $15 nonmember \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/bnh1-wild-seed-collection/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000 DTSTAMP:20250903T222418Z CREATED:20250903T222418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T222418Z UID:5050-1759564800-1759568400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: NP1: BACKYARD BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS - DESCRIPTION:NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES \nAll 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. \nL'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 bird photography. Please bring your own camera (yes\, cell phone cameras are fine!). Group size is limited\, so pre-registration is required. \nCost per session: $12 member\, $15 nonmember. \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/np1-backyard-bird-photography-for-beginners-2/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20250903T223505Z CREATED:20250903T223505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T223505Z UID:5055-1759244400-1759251600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: NP2: PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLECTIONS: AUTUMN - DESCRIPTION:NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES \nAll 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. \nDuring this four-week seminar\, participants will return to the same trail each week to document the subtle and dramatic transitions of the season.  Each class will address issues of composition\, camera settings and personal reflections.  There will be an opportunity to showcase/exhibit the work of the class\,  Please bring your own camera (yes\, cell phone cameras are fine!). Group size is limited\, pre-registration is required. \nCost: $40 member\, $55 nonmember. \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/np2-photographic-reflections-autumn-2/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20250903T211856Z CREATED:20250903T211856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211856Z UID:5040-1758978000-1758985200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: MUSHROOM WALK - DESCRIPTION: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 outdoors. Space is limited\, so pre-registration is required.  Cost: $25 member/$30 nonmember \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/mushroom-walk/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T211513Z CREATED:20250903T211513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211513Z UID:5039-1758963600-1758974400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: FALL STEWARDSHIP DAY - DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/fall-stewardship-day/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000 DTSTAMP:20250903T223342Z CREATED:20250903T223342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T223342Z UID:5054-1758639600-1758646800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: NP2: PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLECTIONS: AUTUMN - DESCRIPTION:NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES \nAll 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. \nDuring this four-week seminar\, participants will return to the same trail each week to document the subtle and dramatic transitions of the season.  Each class will address issues of composition\, camera settings and personal reflections.  There will be an opportunity to showcase/exhibit the work of the class\,  Please bring your own camera (yes\, cell phone cameras are fine!). Group size is limited\, pre-registration is required. \nCost: $40 member\, $55 nonmember. \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/np2-photographic-reflections-autumn/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20250903T211304Z CREATED:20250903T211217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211304Z UID:5037-1758373200-1758380400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: FALL FORAGING WALK - DESCRIPTION: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 Canada.  Space is limited\, so pre-registration is required.  Cost: $25 member/$30 nonmember \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/fall-foraging-walk/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000 DTSTAMP:20250903T214410Z CREATED:20250903T214410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T214410Z UID:5046-1758355200-1758358800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: NP1: BACKYARD BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS - DESCRIPTION:NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES \nAll 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. \nL'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 bird photography. Please bring your own camera (yes\, cell phone cameras are fine!). Group size is limited\, so pre-registration is required. \nCost per session: $12 member\, $15 nonmember. \nPlease register online at www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings. \nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/np1-backyard-bird-photography-for-beginners/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T210627Z CREATED:20250903T210627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T210627Z UID:5035-1758279600-1758283200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: NATIVE PLANT WALKS - DESCRIPTION: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 welcome. \nPlease register online at http://www.maineaudubon.org/events for all listings.\nAll programs are offered in-person only at FPAC. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/native-plant-walks/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T110000 DTSTAMP:20250903T224955Z CREATED:20250903T224955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T224955Z UID:5062-1757836800-1757847600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: CARIBOU BOG CONSERVATION AREA BOTANY WALK - DESCRIPTION:Leader: Val Watson (Maine Master Naturalist) \nLearn to identify native plants and trees in the CBCA\, in addition to looking for birds and mammals. \nDirections:  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. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/caribou-bog-conservation-area-botany-walk/ LOCATION:Caribou Bog Conservation Area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000 DTSTAMP:20250903T224718Z CREATED:20250903T224718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T224718Z UID:5061-1757232000-1757242800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: CARIBOU BOG CONSERVATION AREA - DESCRIPTION:Leader: Shane Barker \nThe 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. \nDirections:  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. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/caribou-bog-conservation-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000 DTSTAMP:20250903T224520Z CREATED:20250903T224520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T224520Z UID:5060-1757142000-1757152800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: FALL MIGRATION ON SEARS ISLAND - DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Sandi & Bob Duchesne \nSears Island can be a “mini-Monhegan” during late summer and early autumn. With luck\, we will catch the morning flight of migratory songbirds that have touched down on the island to rest and feed overnight.  They tend to collect in the trees along the causeway before crossing over to the mainland in early morning\, giving birders a close-up view of “confusing fall warblers” and many other migratory species. We’ll then hike down to Penobscot Bay to scan for shorebirds and seabirds\, and see what else pops up in the fields and woods we pass on the way. \nDirections:  Park along the Sears Island causeway\, and meet at the gated entrance to the island. This trip will cancel for rain and/or predicted wind speeds over 20 mph; please call or text Sandi at 207-735-5436 on the evening before the trip\, if in doubt. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/fall-migration-on-sears-island/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000 DTSTAMP:20250531T233433Z CREATED:20250531T233433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T233433Z UID:5024-1755275400-1755280800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Goldenrod Walk - DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Johnson\, Maine Master Naturalist\, for this leisurely late summer walk to identify goldenrods. Learn to identify the key botanical features that help to differentiate these species. If it’s a good summer\, we should be able to find 10 different species! URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/goldenrod-walk/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000 DTSTAMP:20250531T233305Z CREATED:20250531T233305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T233305Z UID:5023-1754121600-1754132400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Bumblebee Blitz - DESCRIPTION:Learn how to capture\, cold stun\, and identify bumblebee species that live on the Fields Pond Audubon Sanctuary. Participants will assist Maine Audubon staff in conducting surveys of bumblebees\, the only social native bees in North America. You’ll receive training on identifying the common (and some uncommon) species of bumblebee in Maine\, and the plants that they use for shelter and foraging. We will also be leading people in capturing bumblebees with butterfly nets\, and cooling them down. This causes the bees to enter a temporary state of decreased activity\, for easier identification and photography. Join us for a fun day in the field\, with the chance to contribute valuable data to statewide community science projects! URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/bumblebee-blitz/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000 DTSTAMP:20250531T232236Z CREATED:20250531T232236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232236Z UID:5020-1752919200-1752933600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Family Scavenger Hunt - DESCRIPTION:Hit the trails and join the hunt! Families will complete a series of challenging and fun natural history tasks around the sanctuary. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/family-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T213000 DTSTAMP:20250531T233148Z CREATED:20250531T233148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T233148Z UID:5022-1752870600-1752874200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Nocturnal Insect Night - DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Wesley Hutchins for an engaging evening of insect identification and photography. We will set up an insect “light trap” sheet to identify the many different kinds of insects\, especially moths\, that land on the sheet. They can then be collected off the sheet\, by hand or with a pair of tweezers\, for identification and closer inspection. This program is appropriate for all ages. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/nocturnal-insect-night/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000 DTSTAMP:20250531T215503Z CREATED:20250531T215503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T215503Z UID:5018-1752409800-1752429600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: SEAL ISLAND PUFFIN CRUISE - DESCRIPTION:Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge hosts a large colony of Atlantic puffins. Razorbills\, Common and Arctic Terns\, Great Cormorants\, and Common Eiders also nest here. Other seabirds and raptors are often spotted on or near the island\, and we typically get great views of harbor seals and gray seals with their pups. Meet at the ferry terminal in Stonington at 12:30 p.m. The boat leaves promptly at 1:00 p.m.\, and this will give us all enough time to park\, gather our gear\, use the restroom\, and scan the harbor together before departure. Dress warmly in layers\, and please bring your binoculars and/or camera! \nNote: Space is limited\, and this trip often fills quite early. Please make your reservations directly with the Isle Au Haut Boat Company\, 207-367-5193\, and tell them you are with the Penobscot Valley Audubon group. The trip is unlikely to cancel for bad weather\, since the boat has an enclosed cabin with large viewing windows in addition to plenty of open-air deck space. However\, if the trip is canceled by the Captain for any reason\, you will be notified and receive a full refund. You can also obtain a refund by calling the company to cancel\, up to two days prior to departure. \nLeaders: Sandi and Bob Duchesne\nCost: $80 adults/$45 under 12 URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/seal-island-puffin-cruise/ LOCATION:Isle au Haut Ferry - Stonington END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T180000 DTSTAMP:20250531T232449Z CREATED:20250531T232441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232449Z UID:5021-1751301000-1751306400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Tree Identification & Ecology Walk - DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the trees that make Maine so beautiful? Jeff Tarling\, Maine Audubon's Urban Forestry Education Specialist\, will show participants how to use leaf\, bark\, twig characteristics\, and more to identify our local trees. Jeff will also focus on current and ongoing threats to our native tree species. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/tree-identification-ecology-walk/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000 DTSTAMP:20250531T215222Z CREATED:20250531T215222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T215222Z UID:5017-1750492800-1750503600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: SUMMER SOLSTICE WILDLIFE RAMBLE - DESCRIPTION:This will be a leisurely walk through portions of the Caribou Bog Conservation Area (CBCA)\, an Orono Land Trust property where volunteers are rehabilitating the former Taylor Bait Farm ponds to provide improved habitat for ducks\, shorebirds\, wading birds\, and other species that breed and feed around ponds and freshwater marshes. The hiking trails between the ponds host a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species\, notably black-billed cuckoo\, warblers\, woodpeckers\, and the occasional raptor. CBCA can be a good spot for mammal sightings as well\, including otters that swim in the ponds and cavort along the banks. Directions: from Forest Avenue in Orono\, follow 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.\nLeader: Shane Barker\n(rain date June 22) URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/summer-solstice-wildlife-ramble/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20250531T214322Z CREATED:20250531T214322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T214322Z UID:5014-1749751200-1749758400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: PVC ANNUAL MEETING AND IBERA PRESENTATION: WOODCOCK MIGRATION IN THE GULF OF MAINE - DESCRIPTION:Please join us to elect chapter board members and officers\, followed by a presentation from the 2024 recipient of the Inez Boyd Environmental Research Award (IBERA). Rachel Darling\, a Ph.D. candidate in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine\, will present updated findings from her ongoing research on the migration patterns of American Woodcock. In addition to enhancing the scientific community’s limited understanding of woodcock migration routes\, altitudes\, and interactions with lighted structures at night\, Rachel’s research findings may help to influence site selection for offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine\, so we can produce clean energy without contributing to further species declines. \nPotluck dinner starting at 6 p.m.\nAnnual Meeting with featured speaker starting at 7 p.m. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/pvc-annual-meeting-and-ibera-presentation-woodcock-migration-in-the-gulf-of-maine/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T213000 DTSTAMP:20250531T215004Z CREATED:20250531T215004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T215004Z UID:5016-1749672000-1749677400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: WHIP-POOR-WILL & NIGHTHAWK PROWL - DESCRIPTION:The ethereal sounds of American Woodcock\, Hermit and Wood Thrush\, Common Nighthawk\, and Whip-Poor-Will can be heard after sunset within the Walden Parke Preserve\, a Bangor Land Trust property. Join us for an evening walk to look and listen for them\, along with other crepuscular species. Mosquitoes enjoy warm evenings too\, so please come prepared with insect repellent\, a hat\, and appropriate clothing to prevent bites. Directions: From Essex Street heading north toward Orono and Pushaw Lake\, turn right onto Walden Parke Way. Take another right onto Tamarack Trail\, and drive to where the road dead-ends at the Bangor Land Trust kiosk.\nLeaders: Bob Milardo and Stephanie Lindsell\nCo-sponsored by Bangor Land Trust URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/whip-poor-will-nighthawk-prowl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTSTAMP:20250531T214804Z CREATED:20250531T214804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T214804Z UID:5015-1749279600-1749286800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: BIRDING THE ORRINGTON POWERLINE - DESCRIPTION:Join us for a late spring bird walk in the powerline corridor that crosses Fields Pond Road in Orrington. Shrubby and forest edge habitats provide a unique opportunity to view Prairie Warbler\, Chestnut-sided Warbler\, American Redstart\, and other spring migrants. Views of Northern Harrier\, American Kestrel\, and other raptors are also possible. Note: This walk is limited to 15 participants. We will meet up at the Fields Pond Audubon Center on Fields Pond Road in Holden at 7:00 a.m.\, and car-pool to the nearby powerline. To sign up\, please email Gordon and Jane at grusss@roadrunner.com.\nLeaders: Gordon Russell and Jane Rosinski URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/birding-the-orrington-powerline/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T144843Z CREATED:20250307T144734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T144843Z UID:4992-1747845000-1747852200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Beginner Bird Walk - DESCRIPTION:Want to get into birding this spring\, during migration season? Along with our weekly Friday bird walks for all skill levels\, we’re offering a free bird walk for beginners only. If you’re new to birding or have never been on a bird walk before\, this is a great way to get started. You’ll learn to recognize some of the more common species in our region\, alongside other folks who are just as new to birding as you are! \nParticipants should bring binoculars if they have them. We’ll have extras available to loan out\, and we’ll give some quick lessons on how best to use them. The walks are free (donations appreciated!) but please pre-register\, so we can contact you if anything changes due to weather or other safety concerns. \nNote: These walks are intended for true beginner birders. If you already feel comfortable birding on your own and on guided bird walks\, please join us for our weekly Friday morning walks instead. We want to dedicate this time and space to help new birders look\, listen\, and learn as much as they can! \nPlease pre-register for all programs at https://maineaudubon.org/events . URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000 DTSTAMP:20250307T145813Z CREATED:20250307T145705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145813Z UID:4993-1746864000-1746885600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: World Migratory Bird Day - DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us on May 10 as we mark the annual trek of billions of birds on their far-flung migration journeys.  As of press time\, the schedule of events included the following activities: \n8 - 9:30 a.m.                Penobscot Valley Audubon Community Bird Walk \n10 a.m.                         Optics Seminar \n11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Family-friendly Beginner Bird Walk \n1 p.m.                            Talk: Digital Tools & Apps for Better Birding \nDrop-in Activities\, 10 to 2: \n\nSpring Optics Sale- all optics 15% off\nMember Double Discount Day - members receive 20% off on birdseed\, birdhouses\, feeders and everything else in the Nature Store\nNonmembers get 10% off bird-related items URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20250307T154406Z CREATED:20250307T154406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T154406Z UID:5001-1745136000-1745150400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: SPRING MIGRATION ON INLAND WATERS - DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Bob Milardo*\, Val Watson*\, and Rachel Darling \nJoin us for a spring migration tour to productive birding hotspots in central Maine\, with a focus on species that rest and refuel on Maine’s ponds\, rivers\, and lakes as they open up. We will make multiple stops including Plymouth Pond\, Sebasticook Lake-Durham Bridge\, Sprague’s Mill\, and Corinna Bog/Corundel Lake. We expect to spot a wide variety of waterfowl and wading birds\, shorebirds en route to their sub-Arctic breeding grounds\, and plenty of other resident and migratory species. Bring binoculars or camera\, and a spotting scope if you have one; the guides will also share theirs. \nDirections: Meet at the commuter Park-and-Ride lot east of I-95 at Exit 174 (Carmel-Newburgh)\, directly across from the Dysarts convenience store. PLEASE NOTE: parking along the route is very limited\, so carpooling is a must. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/spring-migration-on-inland-waters-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000 DTSTAMP:20250307T150234Z CREATED:20250307T150234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T150234Z UID:4996-1744740900-1744747200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Woodcock Watch! - DESCRIPTION:The display of male American woodcock\, termed the "Sky Dance" by Aldo Leopold\, is one of the first hallmarks of spring when they migrate back to Maine from their wintering grounds in the southeastern US. US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) annual surveys suggest that woodcock populations have declined over the past half-century. Using new GPS tracking technology\, researchers at the University of Maine have led efforts across the eastern U.S. and Canada to learn more about woodcock migration\, including how well the USFWS singing ground surveys correlate with the arrival of woodcock on their breeding grounds.  This program will focus on the knowns and unknowns of woodcock migration\, breeding strategies\, and population declines\, including new findings that the GPS tracking technology has made possible.  Following the presentation\, we’ll go outside to observe displaying male woodcock performing their Sky Dance at twilight over the sanctuary. \nPlease pre-register for all programs at https://maineaudubon.org/events . URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/woodcock-watch/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20250307T144403Z CREATED:20250307T144403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T144403Z UID:4991-1744452000-1744459200@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Stream Explorers Workshop - DESCRIPTION:Can you volunteer some time to care for your local streams? Do you want to learn more about the critters that live in the water? Practice your sampling methods and macroinvertebrate identification skills at this free\, hands-on training workshop. Learn how to sample a stream for science and identify all the organisms you find\, in order to help professional scientists monitor water quality. Stream Explorers is one of Maine Audubon’s many community science projects\, featuring aquatic insects and what they can tell us about wildlife habitat and water quality. Educational resources for classroom teachers will be available. \nPlease pre-register for all programs at https://maineaudubon.org/events . URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/stream-explorers-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T193000 DTSTAMP:20250327T125716Z CREATED:20250327T125716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T125716Z UID:5012-1743791400-1743795000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Birding By Ear Is Easier Than You Think! - DESCRIPTION:Join Bob Duchesne – avid birder\, Bangor Daily News columnist\, YouTube content producer\, and author of the official guide to the Maine Birding Trail – as he helps you demystify the art of birding by ear. In this popular presentation\, Bob will offer simple tips for mentally organizing what you’re hearing\, so you can take advantage of everything you already know to learn the songs you don’t yet recognize. Advanced birders are encouraged to attend and share their own tips. Free\, donations gratefully accepted. \nOnline program. Link provided after pre-registering at https://maineaudubon.org/events/birding-by-ear-is-easier-than-you-think-with-bob-duchesne/ \n  URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/birding-by-ear-is-easier-than-you-think/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000 DTSTAMP:20250327T142019Z CREATED:20250307T154208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T142019Z UID:5000-1743321600-1743336000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: WEST SIDE WATERBIRDS - DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Bob Milardo and Shane Barker \nWe 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\, bald eagles\, and sea ducks\, along with other overwintering and year-round resident species. \nDirections: Meet in Hampden at the “Historic Hampden Academy” parking lot (on US-1A\, immediately south of the intersection with US-202/State Route 9) to form carpools. \n  URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/west-side-waterbirds-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000 DTSTAMP:20250307T142730Z CREATED:20250307T142512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T142730Z UID:4990-1743100200-1743105600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians - Call it a Big Night! - DESCRIPTION:Big Nights are fascinating and unique natural events that occur every spring. With spring rain and warming temperatures\, frogs and salamanders move from waterbodies to their terrestrial breeding grounds by the truckload. However\, these miniature migrations often put them in harm's way on roads. \nOur presenter\, Greg LeClair\, is the creator and Director of the "Maine Big Night" community science project\, where he coordinates the collection of statewide data on Maine's amphibian migrations.  In this free online program\, he’ll talk about how to assist and protect these ancient populations\, and how to get more involved in this important work. Please visit the FPAC Visitor Center before or after the program to check out a volunteer kit\, if you are interested. \nOnline only; program link provided after pre-registering. \nPlease pre-register for all programs at https://maineaudubon.org/events . URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/roads-rain-and-a-couple-thousand-amphibians-call-it-a-big-night/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR