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Family Fun at Fields Pond
with Sophia DeMaio
Members: $10, Non-Members: $14
Location: Fields Pond
Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free
Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.
Family Fun at Gilsland Farm
with Molly Woodring
Weekly on Wednesdays (new day!)
9-weeks/session
Child members: $120
Child non-members: $150
Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 free
Location: Gilsland Farm
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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.
Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)
Family Fun at Fields Pond
with Sophia DeMaio
Members: $10
Non-Members: $14
Ages 2-5, Siblings Under 2 Free
Location: Fields Pond
Young children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour exploring nature through stories, songs, art and play. Each week with include both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings. Ages 2-5.
Owls of Birdsacre
with Grayson Richmond
Location: Fields Pond Audubon Center
Two sessions: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
$12 Adult Non-member (kids $6); $8 Adult Members (kids $4)
Kids are ages 13 and under.
Preregistration is required!
Come meet the Owls of Birdsacre up close and personal! “Achilles,” the educational, non-releasable Great Horned Owl; “Atticus,” the calm Barred Owl, and “Little Gentleman,” the diminutive Saw-Whet Owl. Hear their stories of personal and species challenges and learn how we can help in the work of owl conservation. This is a family friendly event. Space will be limited due to the comfort of the owls and humans (pre-registration is required).
Eyes on Owls
Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15
Child Member: $5, Child Nonmember: $10
Location: Gilsland Farm
Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for Maine Audubon’s annual live owl show. Each show includes a hooting lesson, an entertaining slideshow and a close-up look at several different owl species.
People of all ages love this show – come get close and personal with live owls!
This program often sells out, and tickets are selling fast - register today to avoid disappointment.
Three Shows:
10:30 – 11:15 am (shorter program, most suitable for young children)
1:00 – 2:15 pm
3:00 – 4:15 pm
The Wilsons (Dunstable, MA) first brought their owls to Maine Audubon in 1999 and have come to Gilsland Farm annually since 2003. Their owl sanctuary is licensed to house up to 22 owls and they typically bring six to eight owls of different species with them when they come to Maine. Learn more at their website.
Children: 12 and under
The Night Tree: Annual Winter Solstice Celebration at Fields Pond
with David Lamon
Member families: $16, Nonmember families: $20
Location: Fields Pond
Join us for a family-oriented celebration of nature in winter as we recreate Eve Bunting’s classic story The Night Tree. We’ll decorate our own night trees to share with Maine’s winter wildlife.
Come relax and spend time with your loved ones on the longest night of the year. Warm cider awaits!
Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space is available.
Note: peanut products will be present during this event.
Contact: (207) 989-2591
Family Fun at Gilsland Farm
with Molly Woodring
Weekly on Wednesdays, no class 2/19
9-weeks/session
Child members: $120
Child non-members: $150
Ages 2-5, siblings under 2 free
Location: Gilsland Farm
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 both indoor activities and outdoor adventures designed to foster a connection to nature, encourage stewardship, and provide an introduction to group learning settings.
Advanced registration is encouraged! Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. ($15/week for members, $20/week nonmembers)
Full-Moon Snowshoe Hike
with Sophia DeMaio
Bundle up and join the Fields Pond Audubon staff for a moonlit walk along the Sanctuary trails. Hot beverages will be available indoors following the walk. Snowshoes will be available for those in need, but pre-registration is required to reserve a set.