#FalmouthME - #Accessible #BeginnerBirding at #GilslandFarm

13 June, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105

"Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops. This outing will focus on watching and listening to birds at our feeders and near the pond and meadow. There will be instructions for using binoculars and tips for birding by ear. Binoculars will be provided. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center, and there is van-accessible parking near the beginning of our route.

Wednesdays: June 24 (5:30-7 pm), July 22 (8-9:30 am)

Saturdays: June 13, August 15 (9:30-11 am)

*Registration required* (registrants will get updates about trail conditions and cancellations)

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/accessible-beginner-birding-su26/

#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #Accessibility #AccessForAll #SpendTimeInNature #Birding #BirdIdentification #MaineEvents #MaineAudubon #WheelchairFriendly #WheelchairFriendlyTrails

#Maine & #NewHampshire - Map of Certified Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Bagley Pond Perennials
Open to the public.

Bedford, New Hampshire (Farm)
Farm

#BelfastME #SoupKitchen
Public

#BridgesHouse (#NHGovernor’s House)
Open to the public. New Hampshire
Governor’s House.

#BrownfieldME Public Library (Municipal)
Public.

Canterbury, NH (Farm)
Petals in the Pines Farm.

Center for Northern Woodlands Education
Open to the public.

Children’s Garden at #FortWilliams Park (Municipal)
Public.

#CurtisMemorialLibrary Children’s Garden (Public)
Open to the public.

Dedham, ME (Farm)
Open to the public.

#Elkins Public Library (Municipal)
Public.

Frisbee Field
Public.

Georges River Land Trust, Cushing, ME
Open to the public.

Grace Episcopal Church, Concord, NH
Public. Church garden.

Hancock Town Library (Library/Municipal)
Public

Haney Hillside Garden, Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens-Organization
Public.

Law Farm Nature Trails
Open to the Public. Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Libra Sun Flower Farm
Farm.

Lincoln, Maine (Historical)
Open to the public for viewing.

McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
Open to the public.

Merrimack, New Hampshire (Business)
Business.

New Gloucester Fairgrounds, ME
Open to the public.

New Gloucester Public Library (Library)
Public library

Nottingham, New Hampshire (Farm)
Farm.

#PollinateNewEngland Garden at Wells Reserve at #Laudholm, #WellsME
Public.

#PollinatorGarden at NH #Audubon Center Massabesic, Auburn NH
Public.

#TheSustainabilityInstitute- James Hall Pollinator Garden
Public.

Thornton Oaks Retirement Community
Public.

Tom Settlemire #CommunityGarden- Brunswick
Community Garden

#TrentonButterflyGarden (Municipal)
Public.

#UMaine Gardens at #TidewaterFarm, #FalmouthME
Open to the public.

#UniversityOfMaineCooperativeExtension, Oxford County
Organization.

#WalesPark Pollinator Garden
Open to the Public. Belfast, Maine.

FMI:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/map-points-category/all/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #MaineGardens #NHGardens #ButterflyGardens #PollinatorGardens

#FalmouthME - #FamilyFun at #GilslandFarm – Early Spring Session

"Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring #nature together through stories, songs, art, and play. Each week will include outdoor activities and adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage #stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings."

Weekly on Wednesdays
March 4 to April 15 (7 weeks)
9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
$96/member child, $120/nonmember child

Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 free

Advanced registration is encouraged!

Drop ins may be available upon request. Please email [email protected] by 5:00 the day before the program to check availability.

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/family-fun-at-gilsland-farm-spr26/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #MaineEvents #NatureBasedLearning #SpendTimeInNature #LessScreenTimeMoreGreenTime

#FalmouthME - #PollinatorParade 2026

Registration opens at noon on April 16.

"Help #MaineAudubon and #BirthRoots celebrate and call attention to the vital importance of our #pollinators by dressing up as a #bee, #butterfly, #ladybug, #hummingbird, #bat, or other favorite woodland friend for this fun family festival and children’s parade!"

Saturday, May 16
10 am–12:30 pm (parking opens at 9:30)

Pre-registration required.

FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/pollinator-parade-2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #ChildrensEvents

#FalmouthME - #GilslandFarm #BirdWalk

Thursday, Feb 26 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am

"Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by #MaineAudubon’s Staff Naturalist #DougHitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required.

The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 – 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring your binoculars, but we do have extra pairs if you need them, just ask Doug when you arrive.

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/gilsland-farm-bird-walks-w2026/

A list of recent sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L251783

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #Birdwatching #NatureWalk #WinterWalks

#Online and #InPerson - #FalmouthME and #HoldenME

Winter Tracking – Online Program
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8 pm

"This online program [held on February 26] will cover the basics of winter tracking, including prints, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Following this program, there will be companion walks at both our Gilsland Farm and Fields Pond centers on Saturday, February 28. Please register separately for online and in-person programs."

Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Winter Tracking at #GilslandFarm

Saturday, February 28, 11:30 am-1 pm: Winter Tracking at #FieldsPond

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

Events are free [donations accepted], but pre-registration is required.

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-tracking-online/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #VirtualEvents #Wildlife #AnimalTracking #SpendTimeInNature #MaineAudubon

#FalmouthME - Indoor/ Outdoor Beginner #Birding at #GilslandFarm

Last occurrence of this session will be on February 21, 2026!

"We’ll spend the first hour of this program watching birds at the feeder from the warmth of our Discovery Center. Then we’ll head out and explore the trails. Our naturalist will answer questions and make identification less overwhelming to new birders. Feel free to come for either or both portions of this program. Binoculars (and instructions) will be provided."

Gilsland Farm
9:30 am-11:30 am
Third Saturday of the month

Pre-registration required!

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/indoor-outdoor-beginner-birding-at-gilsland-farm/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon
#Birdwatching #SpendTimeInNature #BeginnerBirding #WinterWildlife

#FalmouthME - #GilslandFarm #BirdWalk

Date: Jan 29 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

"Join us for a weekly bird walk at Gilsland Farm, led by Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist #DougHitchcox and others. Meet in the parking lot, in front of the Visitor Center, where we’ll begin a slow walk around the property to look and listen for birds using Gilsland’s diverse habitats. Free, no registration required.

The walk typically covers between 1 to 2 miles (1.5 – 3 km). Waterproof shoes are recommended as the paths can be damp with dew in the mornings and icy when frozen. Please bring your binoculars, but we do have extra pairs if you need them, just ask Doug when you arrive. A list of recent sightings from Gilsland Farm can be found here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L251783

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

https://maineaudubon.org/events/gilsland-farm-bird-walks-w2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineAudubon #Birdwatching #SpendTimeInNature

TOMORROW! Sunday, December 21st! At #MaineAudubon at #GilslandFarm in #FalmouthME

"Celebrate the #WinterSolstice at Gilsland Farm with our annual family-friendly storytime and lantern walk. We’ll start with free play and lantern decorating before gathering outside for a storytime with hot beverages and blankets. At 4 pm, we’ll walk to the top of the West Meadow and wave goodbye to the sun as it sets on the shortest day of the year. This event is best suited for families with children ages 3-10, but all are welcome! Siblings under 3 are free.

$9 per child member /$15 per child nonmember

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email [email protected]. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date."

Dec 21 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

More Info:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/winter-solstice-storytime-lantern-walk-at-gilsland-farm/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #SpendTimeInNature #WinterSolstice #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime

Standing on #Maine’s #overpasses, #protesters combat #hopelessness

Part of a growing national movement, local members of the #VisibilityBrigade set up on a #FalmouthME overpass each week to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

by John Terhune, September 24, 2025

Excerpt: "Over the last six months, the small but growing collective has been gathering on the Lunt Road overpass, armed each week with a fresh slogan and a deep arsenal of flags, signs and eye-catching accessories.

“SUPPORT OUR VETS.”
“DUE PROCESS FOR ALL.”
“SAVE MEDICARE.”

"The highway overpass is, admittedly, an imperfect medium for political discourse. The group’s weekly messages must be short and simple enough for speeding drivers to catch before they race by. Commuters’ responses can’t offer much more nuance than a quick honk of appreciation or a middle finger out the window.

"But the Visibility Brigade isn’t really setting out to change hearts or minds anyway, the group’s leaders say. That task, if it’s possible at all in an increasingly polarized America, is beyond anything they can accomplish from the side of the road. Instead, their goal is to reassure the quietly despondent that they aren’t alone, one wave at a time.

" 'It takes away the powerless feeling,' said Pamela Fischer. 'We want to make this light and positive and welcoming.' "

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/09/23/falmouth-overpass-demonstrators-protest-trump-with-a-smile/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/TckKL

#MaineResists #TrumpSucks #USPol #Resistance