• Board Meeting

    Farmington, Maine Farmington, ME, United States

    Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location.

  • Sermon on the Mountain Bird

    Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp 65 Water St, Skowhegan, ME, United States

    The Bicknell's Thrush is one of the rarest songbirds in North America. During the breeding season, they are found exclusively on mountains, where they nest in dense tangles of forest. Here in Maine, they can be found in the White Mountains and on Mount Katahdin. They're a sought after species for birders because of their...

    Free
  • Annual Meeting

    Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, UMF 173 High Street, Farmington, Maine

    The Annual Meeting of Western Maine Audubon. We will meet in conjunction with a talk (to be announced) for the election of officers and board members and conduct any other necessary business. This year we may be proposing some tweaks to our bylaws.

    Free
  • Maine Audubon’s Coastal Birds Project

    Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, UMF 173 High Street, Farmington, Maine

    Hear about Maine Audubon's Coastal Birds Project from one of their crew members! UMF senior Spencer Brennick will talk about his experiences helping people, animals, and birds share beachfront.

    Free
  • Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Farmington, Maine [MEFA 56885]

    The 126th Christmas Bird Count! We've reactivated the Farmington Circle as part of the nation's longest-running community science bird project. Find out more about the Christmas Bird Count. Sector Maps New Vineyard Industry Downtown New Sharon West Farmington East Wilton Temple Fairbanks Strong

    Free
  • Snowy Owls with Scott Weidensaul: A Project SNOWStorm Update

    Virtual/Webinar

    Join Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event on Thursday Feb. 5 at 6pm. We’re hosting acclaimed author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul for a discussion about Snowy Owls and his work with Project SNOWStorm. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand Snowy Owls, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education....

    Free
  • Board Meeting – March 2026

    Farmington, Maine Farmington, ME, United States

    Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location.

    Free
  • The science of when science doesn’t matter—and what we can do about it

    Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, UMF 173 High Street, Farmington, Maine

    Scientists think of science as being the source of truth. But statistical significance is not the same as social significance. Society has to assign value to something before science can be put to use. Sometimes, the science we produce is simply irrelevant to what society values. In some cases, more science can make problems even...

    Free
  • “Common” Crazy Maine Birds!

    Carrabassett Valley Public Library 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley, ME, United States

    Tim presents a collection of fascinating facts about “common” Maine birds, highlighting their unique behaviors, adaptations, and abilities. From the incredible migration of our tiny Blackpoll Warblers to the facial recognition skills of the American Crow, each bird is showcased with intriguing, sometimes amusing details. The talk also touches on the impact of human activities...

    Free