Maine Audubon

Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

Explore the largest salt marsh in Maine by foot or canoe.  This 3,100 acre sanctuary offers salt marsh, salt creeks, freshwater marsh and upland areas.

Take a self guided tour or rent a kayak or canoe to really enjoy the beauty of a saltwater marsh.

Pine Point Road
Scarborough, ME 04074

Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary

Located just 1 mile from downtown Freeport, Maine, visit this 140 acre sanctuary to walk up to 3 miles of trails along a stream, tidal marsh, and through orchards, forests and fields.

Upper Mast Landing Road
Freeport, ME 04032

Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary

Bordered by saltwater marsh, this 119-acre sanctuary offers 2.5 miles of trails through coastline, forests and rocky ridges.

Georgetown, ME 04548

Hamilton Sanctuary

93 acres of peninsula between New Meadows River and Back Cove in West Bath, Maine.

Walk the 1.5 mile trail to view a wet coastal forest of spruce and pine and meadows.

Enjoy opportunities to view great blue herons, ospreys, shorebirds and waterfowl.

 

West Bath, ME 04530

Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary

Hike through forests that haven't been cut since 1899.

1,600 acres of Maine wilderness, that includes 3 ponds, a 2,000 foot mountain and panoramic views.

Visit for one of several easy day trips or stay overnight in the lodge.

 

Elliotsville Twp., ME

Fields Pond Audubon Center

Visit this 192-acre sanctuary, which features: a modern visitor center, an 85-acre pond, and trails winding through field, wetland, forest, and lakeshore habitats.

The center offers dozens of year-round public programs, a Maine Audubon Nature Store, volunteer opportunities, and day camps for children.

The variety of habitats and trails at Fields Pond Audubon Center are ideal for nature study, wildlife-watching, paddling, walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

216 Fields Pond Road
Holden, ME 04429

April Vacation Camp at Gilsland Farm

Grades 1-5

Sign up for the whole week ($355) or by the day ($75/day)

Monday: Camouflage Day. Study forest and meadow to find animals that blend into their surroundings. Play camouflage, log roll and catch creatures and study their colors to discover how coloration helps critters survive.

Tuesday: Earth Day Celebration. Celebrate Earth Day and make the earth a better place. We will repurpose recycled items into new and fun crafts, including soda bottle greenhouses, egg carton caterpillars and coffee can bird feeders.

Summer Camp: Too Cool for School

Ages 6-9

It’s hot! Learn how animals keep themselves cool during the hottest days of the summer. We will find the coolest places at Gilsland Farm to play games, make crafts and learn how animals have evolved to ‘stay cool.’

9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday, Aug 18, 2014 - Friday Aug 22, 2014

Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, Maine

Summer Camp: Animals Great and Small

Ages 6-7

Campers will explore the ponds, meadows, forests and salt marsh in search of creatures of all sizes. We will play fun and educational animal-themed games.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday, Aug, 11 2014 - Friday Aug 15, 2014

Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, Maine

Summer Camp: Habitat Safari

Ages 6-9

During this 2-week day camp, campers will explore our varied habitats and learn how animals depend upon them for food and shelter. We will develop skills like nature sketching, plant identification and bird watching, while appreciating the world around us.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday, Jul 28, 2014 - Friday Aug 8, 2014

Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, Maine

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