BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Penobscot Valley Audubon - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T103000 DTSTAMP:20260228T142924Z CREATED:20260228T142924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T142924Z UID:5268-1777627800-1777631400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Preschool Nature Hour - DESCRIPTION:Designed for ages 2–5\, this series will spark curiosity\, nurture a love for wildlife and nature\, and help kids discover ways to protect our planet—all while having tons of fun. Drop-ins are welcome\, but please call ahead to ensure space availability. \nCost:  $50 member/$65 nonmember for full series; drop-ins $18/session URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/preschool-nature-hour-3/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T154642Z CREATED:20260419T154642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T154642Z UID:5302-1777647600-1777658400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Signs of the Season Workshop - DESCRIPTION:Phenology is the tracking of when annual lifecycle events occur.  It documents nature's calendar\, from birds building nests to tree buds bursting and foliage changing color.  Participants will practice making their own phenology observations\, and leave with tools and knowledge to implement these fun STEAM activities for all ages in their classrooms\, school campuses\, community parks\, and just about any accessible location. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/signs-of-the-season-workshop/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T153911Z CREATED:20260419T153416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T153911Z UID:5297-1777708800-1777716000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Photographic Reflections - Spring Photo Walk - DESCRIPTION:Join L’aura Bradford on a nature walk to explore shifting light\, wildlife activity\, and plants as their leaves unfurl. This short course emphasizes observation and storytelling through photography. Open to photographers of all experience levels\, with all types of digital cameras.  Be prepared for predicted weather\, because we will go out in all but the biggest of wind and rainstorms. \nCost:  $40 member/$55 nonmember URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/photographic-reflections-spring-photo-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T154952Z CREATED:20260419T154952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T154952Z UID:5303-1777730400-1777737600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Urban Bird Ecology Walk - DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beginner-friendly urban ecology walk in preparation for World Migratory Bird Day. Bangor is home to a surprising number of nesting species\, including the mighty peregrine falcon! A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow\, but please bring your own if you have them. \nFREE members/$8 nonmembers URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/urban-bird-ecology-walk/ LOCATION:Bangor Waterfront\, South end parking lot (behind Maine Savings Amphitheater) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T160453Z CREATED:20260419T155732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160453Z UID:5306-1778166000-1778169600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Natural Communities Visit: Forest Edges - DESCRIPTION:Following Maine Audubon’s online serviceberry webinar\, celebrate spring with a guided walk-along the forest edges and open woodlands of FPAC\, where serviceberry is flowering.  We’ll explore the phenology\, ecology\, and habitat preferences of Amelanchier trees and shrubs through observation. \nFREE members/$8 nonmembers URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/natural-communities-visit-forest-edges/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T160659Z CREATED:20260419T160659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160659Z UID:5308-1778266800-1778274000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Dark Skies Over FPAC - DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Maine Dark Sky Week! Maine Audubon’s statewide advocacy team will describe legislative initiatives to protect the night skies for our wildlife community\, and explain why responsible outdoor lighting matters for native wildlife and human health. We’ll then turn our attention skyward\, as the Penobscot Valley Stargazers help us identify and explore constellations\, planets\, and other celestial sights. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/dark-skies-over-fpac/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T160855Z CREATED:20260419T160855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T160855Z UID:5310-1778313600-1778328000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: World Migratory Bird Day Celebration - DESCRIPTION:Events will include an 8 a.m. bird walk\, eBird workshop\, annual binocular sale\, and much more! A detailed schedule will be provided closer to the date. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260228T143840Z CREATED:20260228T143840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T143840Z UID:5272-1778752800-1778760000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Homeschool Naturalists - DESCRIPTION:Activities include tracking bird and fish migrations\, investigating water quality\, contributing data to community science projects\, and forging social connections with fellow homeschoolers\, ages 6-14 – all while having a blast outdoors in nature. Drop-ins are welcome\, but please call ahead to ensure space availability. \nCost:  $75 member/$90 nonmember for full series; drop-ins $18/session URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/homeschool-naturalists-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161008Z CREATED:20260419T161008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T161008Z UID:5311-1778860800-1778864400@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Intro to iNaturalist - DESCRIPTION:Following Maine Audubon’s online community science webinar\, join staff naturalists at FPAC to learn how you can contribute to ecological research with iNaturalist observations.  We’ll take to the trails to identify unfamiliar species\, and practice submitting our sightings. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/intro-to-inaturalist/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T154440Z CREATED:20260419T153526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T154440Z UID:5298-1778925600-1778932800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Photographic Reflections - Spring Photo Walk - DESCRIPTION:Join L’aura Bradford on a nature walk to explore shifting light\, wildlife activity\, and plants as their leaves unfurl. This short course emphasizes observation and storytelling through photography. Open to photographers of all experience levels\, with all types of digital cameras.  Be prepared for predicted weather\, because we will go out in all but the biggest of wind and rainstorms. \nCost:  $40 member/$55 nonmember URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/photographic-reflections-spring-photo-walk-2/ LOCATION:Fields Pond Audubon Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161706Z CREATED:20260419T161706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T161706Z UID:5312-1779386400-1779391800@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: American Chestnut Restoration: Film & Planting Workshop - DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut. This compelling 51-minute documentary chronicles the remarkable history of the American chestnut tree\, and its devastating loss due to chestnut blight. The film explores ongoing restoration efforts to bring this iconic tree back from the brink of extinction. Following the screening\, you’ll have the opportunity to plant American Chestnut seedlings\, directly contributing to the restoration of this native species within its historic range. URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/american-chestnut-restoration-film-planting-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161818Z CREATED:20260419T161818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T161818Z UID:5313-1779526800-1779537600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: FPAC Native Plants Festival - DESCRIPTION:Come browse our wide selection of native plants available for sale\, suitable for all soil types and climate zones in our region.  Experts will be on hand to help you choose the right plants for your yard conditions and home landscape.  Support local wildlife while benefiting Maine Audubon! \nFREE except for cost of purchased plants URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/fpac-native-plants-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260228T143926Z CREATED:20260228T143926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T143926Z UID:5274-1779962400-1779969600@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: Homeschool Naturalists - DESCRIPTION:Activities include tracking bird and fish migrations\, investigating water quality\, contributing data to community science projects\, and forging social connections with fellow homeschoolers\, ages 6-14 – all while having a blast outdoors in nature. Drop-ins are welcome\, but please call ahead to ensure space availability. \nCost:  $75 member/$90 nonmember for full series; drop-ins $18/session URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/homeschool-naturalists-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T093000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161944Z CREATED:20260419T161925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T161944Z UID:5314-1780041600-1780047000@pvc.maineaudubon.org SUMMARY: FPAC Warbler Walk - DESCRIPTION:Discover the avian gems of spring on a walk around the Fields Pond sanctuary. Learn the key features for identifying common Maine warblers\, while enjoying the sounds of birds singing on their nesting territories.  Please bring your own binoculars if you have them.  A limited number of pairs will be available for loan. \nFREE members/$8 nonmembers URL:https://pvc.maineaudubon.org/event/fpac-warbler-walk/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR