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Earth Day Film Festival
Location: Gilsland Farm
Maine Outdoor Film Festival presents the sixth annual special conservation-themed version of the popular film tour. Join us for a curated selection short independent films, a beverage, and an evening celebration of Earth Day.
Sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Magazine, Allagash Brewing, and Chickadee Wine.
This event is 21+.
Family Fun at Gilsland Farm
with Molly Woodring
Weekly on Tuesdays
9-weeks/session, no class 4/16
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)
Gentle Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Deb Cook
Members: $10/class, Nonmembers: $15/class
Location: Gilsland Farm
Join Deb Cook for the return of longer days, springtime energies, and Monday Night Yoga. Beginning Monday, March 25, Deb will lead a weekly class blend of Meditation, Gentle Yoga and Yoga Nidra/Deep Relaxation as we tune in to the emergence of spring. This popular class is open to all levels, no experience and all experience is welcome.
Class begins at 5:15pm with a 10-minute guided meditation to cultivate relaxation and awareness. This is followed by a mix of gentle yoga and ends with a Yoga Nidra (a guided relaxation that relaxes and restores core energy). Participants can come for the full 75 minutes or arrive at 5:30 as schedules allow.
Deb is a Kripalu-certified Yoga Teacher and Kripalu-certified Yoga Nidra Guide, and has been leading meditation and yoga classes and retreats at beautiful nature-based locations in Maine for 20 years. Please bring your own mat and any props you may like to use in your practice. Feel free to contact Deb for more information at liveyourpractice@gmail.com.
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Gilsland Farm Summer Camp (K-5)
with Catherine Griset
Member $315/Non-member $390
Location: Gilsland Farm Audubon Sanctuary
For Campers entering Grades 1-5
Our K-5 campers spend their days engaged in hands-on science, open-ended exploration and discovery, and activities designed to foster stewardship and build connection to the natural world--all while developing friendships, building community, and having fun!
Through the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individuals, partial scholarships are available for Maine residents who need financial assistance. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).
June 24-28 Wild about Wildlife
Explore Maine’s incredible biodiversity this week as we learn about animals of all shapes and sizes. We’ll get to know the creatures that call Gilsland Farm home and get up close and personal with some favorite creatures at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.
July 8-12 Animal Adaptations
From a the sharp talons of an owl to the stinky spray of a skunk, this week is all about the adaptations that help animals to survive and thrive. We’ll also see intertidal creatures in action during an exciting trip to the tide pools at Kettle Cove!
July 15-19 Avian Adventures
With binoculars around our necks and field guides in hand, we’ll practice identifying local birds while also learning about their behavior, preferred habitat, and diet. Maine Audubon’s team of shorebird biologists will provide expert guidance during a day of birding the beach.
July 22-26 Habitat Connections
Why did the turtle cross the road? This week we’ll explore how and why animals travel to new habitats, and how people can help them do so by engineering road crossings and visiting a local stream to learn how wildlife benefit from unobstructed waterways.
August 5-9 Incredible Insects
Insects are the coolest things on six legs! This week we’ll observe, capture, and identify insects while exploring their role in the ecosystem. Join us for an optional family evening event focused on moths and other insects that are active at dusk.
August 12-16 “Bringing Nature Home”
We can all make a difference for wildlife by planting native plants! We’ll get to know some favorite species, explore the many ways plants support insects, birds, and other wildlife, and participate in an ongoing habitat restoration project.
August 19-23 Fantastic Forests
Who lives in forest and where? From the forest floor to the canopy, we’ll explore this special habitat to learn how the wildlife that live there are interconnected. We’ll delve into the secrets of a different forest habitat with visit to Maine Audubon’s Mast Landing sanctuary in Freeport.
Gilsland Farm Summer Camp: Saplings
with Molly Woodring
Members: $276, Nonmembers: $345
9am-3pm
Ages 4-5
Location: Gilsland Farm
Take a closer look at nature with full-day camps designed for a preschooler's pace! Each day includes indoor and outdoor play, plenty of hands-on exploration, art, music, and quiet rest time.
Preschool Camp Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Through the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individuals, partial scholarships are available for Maine residents who need financial assistance. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).
Dates and themes:
June 24-28 Habitat Heroes
We’ll flex our stewardship superpowers this week as we learn about native plants and habitat restoration, as well as ways that we can help wildlife at home.
July 15-19 Earth Art
There is so much to discover at the intersection of science and art! This week we will experiment with different techniques and perspectives, all while creating our very own nature journals.
August 5-9: Pollinator Patrol
Why do plants need pollinators and how do they attract them? This week we will celebrate pollinators of all shape and sizes while learning what we can do to help them.
August 19-23: Biodiversity Bonanza
Mammals, birds, and amphibians, oh my! We’ll explore how different types of animal protect themselves, find food, and care for their young.
K-5 April Vacation Camp
with Catherine Griset
Member price $60 per day, Non-member price $75 per day
Sign up for individual days or all week!
Location: Gilsland Farm
We will start our camp day with scientific exploration, make a connection with a book at lunch, have free play, and reconnect with an activity or craft tying into the theme of the day.
Daily Camp themes
Wetland Explorations (Monday, April 15, 2019)
Insects, amphibians, birds, mammals, and more are some of the things we may spot on our journey to the pond and marsh. Net and capture some of the critters with us to study them up close!
Birds Bonanza (Tuesday, April 16, 2019)
Campers will fly into an exciting day of flight, song, and bird behavior. We will put our birding skills to the test and see how many bird species we can find today.
Animal Survival (Wednesday, April 17, 2019)
Campers will participate in activities that will have them acting like animals using their adaptations to survive in the wild.
Tracking (Thursday, April 18, 2019)
Learn how to identify animals by footprints, scat, and other clues they leave behind. Become a detective to solve the mystery of who has been here!
Earth Celebration (Friday, April 19th, 2019)
Today we will celebrate the Earth by learning about animal adaptations during our Live Animal Show (10:30-11:30) provided by the Center for Wildlife! We will finish our day with an exploration in nature and Earth art.
Live Animal Show: Animal Adaptations
Adult Member: $10, Adult Nonmember: $15
Member Child: $5, Nonmember Child: $10
Location: Gilsland Farm
Join Maine Audubon and our friends at Center for Wildlife as we get an up close look at several fascinating species of wildlife, including birds, reptiles, mammals, and other critters. With the live animals and interactive discussion, we’ll learn more about these animals up close, and explore our connection to them.
Please note: This program entails a formal presentation involving live animals, and is most appropriate for school-aged children and older. Guests are asked to remain still and quiet throughout the 45-minute presentation so as not to disrupt the animals and other people. Thank you!
Maine Spring LIVE: Wildlife, Science & YOU!
Join us on April 27 for a very special event!
Maine Spring LIVE: Wildlife, Science & YOU!
Hosted in partnership with Maine Public as part of a project with PBS and the acclaimed Nature series, this day-long festival will feature something for everyone, including:
- Live animal presentations in our Visitor Center
- Bird and nature walks throughout the day
- Presentations on citizen science projects and opportunities
- Birdhouse construction demonstrations (leave with your own kit!)
- Solar energy tours and information
- Games, face painting, food trucks
Be a part of this exciting event! Admission is free, but parking is limited.