Join us for our annual trail running event. This challenging course will take you up through our beautiful, wooded trails and onto the adjoining Holden Land Trust trail system, for the perfect fall foliage tour! Kids are invited to participate in a FREE, short fun run at 10:30 a.m., following the 5K Trail Race. $25 […]

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 be a good […]

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 to week. Together we'll observe the changing of the season, and learn how regular observations of nature can contribute to scientific understanding worldwide. Hikes will […]

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.

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. Add to that the challenge of identifying birds that have molted from their breeding plumage, and you have an exciting mix.  

Learn how to collect native seeds from a variety of species found on the FPAC sanctuary. We'll also discuss seed collection techniques and timing for popular species that produce seed at other times of year, and how to collect seeds ethically, without causing harm to the ecosystem. Throughout this program, you'll have the opportunity to […]

Come and practice your sampling methods and macroinvertebrate identification skills at this in-person training workshop. Stream Explorers is our ongoing community science project, featuring aquatic insects and what they can tell us about wildlife habitat and water quality. Educational resources for classroom teachers will be available; sign up today!

Preparing our gardens for winter traditionally has involved tidying up: removing brush, raking out leaves, making things look nice and clean. But is that really what's best for our garden, and for the wildlife that lives and forages there? In this program we'll create a new fall checklist, designed to ensure that our gardens can […]