Programs & Events

Winter Calendar of Events 2023  Please register for field trips by emailing deaudubon@gmail.com.  
Join us this spring for exciting and educational programs and field trips. These events are set up for you…get out, learn, explore and have fun! You must pre-register for field trips—deaudubon@gmail.com. The number of field trip participants is generally limited to 15, so sign up early! More detailed directions will be provided upon registration. Participants must provide their own equipment for paddles.

Migration Marvels: Understanding woodcock and Golden-winged Warbler migration

Wednesday, April 12 7:00 PM 

speakers Liam Berigan and Emily Filiberti 

Moore Community Center, Ellsworth.

 

 

ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP
Saturday, April 22 9:00 AM-Noon

BIRDSACRE, 289 High St, Ellsworth

 

Bring gloves and a rake and help get the grounds of this urban wildlife sanctuary into shipshape!
(No registration required—come one, come all!)



CELEBRATE EARTH DAY @ JOHN B. MOUNTAIN

Saturday, April 22 5:30 PM

Breezemere Rd, Brooksville

Leader: Leslie Clapp


A half-mile hike up to the 250ft summit with a panoramic view of Penobscot Bay. Bring drinks for
cocktail hour, appetizers provided.

 


VERNAL POOLS AND OTHER SIGNS OF SPRING

Sunday, April 30 8:00 AM

Leader: Susan Guilford


All ages welcome! Meet and explore the beautiful Peters Brook Preserve, East Blue Hill Rd, Blue Hill.


TWO MAINERS GO WILD IN ALASKA

Wednesday, May 3 7:00 PM.

Moore Community Center, Ellsworth
speakers Bob and Sandi Duschene

 

Bob and Sandi travel to the Kenai Peninsula, visit Nome, camp in Denali National Park and lots
more!

 


EARLY MIGRANTS @ LAMPSON PRESERVE

Sunday, May 7 8:00 AM

Leaders: Sue
Shaw and Leslie Clapp

New field trip! Meet at the parking lot, Rt. 199 on the Castine/Penobscot line.

 

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY @ PATTEN STREAM

Saturday, May 13 7:00 AM.

Leader: Leslie Clapp


1.5- mile hike along the scenic Patten Stream, Warren Rd, Surry.

 


MOTHERS DAY BIRDING

Sunday, May 14 7:00 AM


SEAWALL—Meet at the picnic area, Manset, MDI. Leader: Michael Good


SCOTTS LANDING—Meet at the parking area, Deer Isle Causeway. Leaders: Molly DellaRoman and Tim Skillin

BIRDING IN THE WILDLANDS, DEAD RIVER PARCEL

Monday, May 15 9:00 AM

Leader: Zachary Holderby


Meet at Craig Brook Fish Hatchery, Orland.


WINGS, WAVES AND WOODS FESTIVAL

May 19-21

Deer Isle


BIRDING AT SIEUR DE MONT

Saturday, May 20 7:30 AM


Warblers and more in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor.

ALEWIVES AND EAGLES

Sunday, May 21 11:30 AM

Leader: Bailey Bowden


Celebrate World Fish Migration Day at Wight’s and Pierce’s Ponds in Penobscot with a bit ofeagle watching thrown in! Carpool from the Penobscot School.

EVENING BIRDING @ BIRDSACRE

Friday, May 26 5:30 PM.

High St., Ellsworth

Leader: Leslie Clapp

Explore the peaceful trail system and see how things differ from morning walks.

 

PADDLE THE PEACEFUL NARRAMISSIC RIVER

Saturday, May 27 8:00 AM

Leader: Sue Shaw


Meet at the parking area upstream from the bridge, Upper Falls Rd, Orland.

 

BIRDING BLUE HILL MOUNTAIN, PART I

Sunday, May 28 7:00 AM

Leader: James Longo

Some of the best birding around. Cover the lower elevations, meet at the upper parking lot.

ACADIA BIRDING FESTIVAL

June 1-4

Mount Desert Island

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS

Sunday, June 4 7:00 AM

Leader: Leslie Clapp


Enjoy coffee cake and mimosas (provided) then tour Rockwood, a special coastal property.
Meet at The Toy Box, Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill.


BOBOLINK CONSERVATION IN CASTINE

Saturday, June 10 8:30 AM

Leader: Laura Suomi-Lecker


Walk the fields of Hatch Cove and learn about the issues threatening grassland birds. (Please register with our event partner, BHHT. www.bluehillheritagetrust.org)


BIRDING BLUE HILL MOUNTAIN, PART II

Sunday, June 11 7:00 AM

Leader: James Longo

Observe what changes may have occurred since our visit two weeks ago. Meet at the upper parking lot.


FATHER’S DAY PADDLE

Sunday, June 18 7:00 AM

Leader: Leslie Clapp


Explore a small, unknown wetland that has been in the family for generations. Meet at the
Sedgwick School.


SUMMER SOLSTICE ON TOGUS MOUNTAIN

Wednesday, June 21 7:00 AM.

Leader: Sue Shaw


Celebrate the arrival of summer with a 3-mile round trip hike to take in the gorgeous view of Penobscot Bay, birding along the way. Meet at Pierce’s Pond Landing, Penobscot.

 

JAMAICA IS FOR NATURE LOVERS!

Thursday, June 29 7:00 PM
speakers Leslie Clapp and Blaise deSibour

Moore Community Center, Ellsworth.

 

Take a two-week trip circumnavigating this Caribbean island in search of endemic birds, waterfalls and sea caves. Explore areas well off the beaten path!