BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//York County Audubon - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for York County Audubon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T203000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260821T155401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T023314Z UID:4436-1792522800-1792528200@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: October 20th - An Evening with William Brewster: Readings from the Journals of an Ornithologist - DESCRIPTION:Bird watcher (and sound artist) Dianne Ballon has been wanting to present An Evening with William Brewster ever since she found a copy of Concord River: Selections from the Journals of William \n          William Brewster in 1883\nBrewster\, Harvard University Press\, 1937. His observations and explorations are quietly extraordinary. \n  \nWilliam Brewster (1851-1919) was a renowned naturalist\, conservationist and ornithologist. He worked as a curator at Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology\, and gifted a lifetime of bird observations to Harvard. He co-founded the American Ornithologists Union and the Nuttall Ornithological Club\, served as the first president of Mass Audubon.https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BW_brewster_1883-197×300.jpg \nBrewster’s collection of diaries\, journals\, correspondence and photographs are a trove of valuable scientific data and a delightful account of his years exploring the woods\, fields\, rivers\, and lakes of New England. \nWilliam Brewster in 1895 at one of his Concord River cabins\nJoin us for an evening of readings from the bird observations of William Brewster. We will hear from two Harvard archivists from the Ernst Mayr Library\, Museum of Comparative Zoology\, who continue to work on the Brewster collection. We will hear from the Executive Director of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society on Brewster’s connection to Maine. And then\, we’ll hear some Brewster’s late nineteenth-century bird observations up and down the Concord River. \nThis program will be presented in-person in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The entrance to the parking area is off Skinner Mill Road in Wells. It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom. \nTo view via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this link and enter your name and email address:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BzbK_hTARDaHEQy9Zybjtw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nWe hope you can join us in-person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/october-20th-an-evening-with-william-brewster-readings-from-the-journals-of-an-ornithologist LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Programs,Zoom Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/William-Brewster-Poster.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260731T184354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T184516Z UID:4410-1786780800-1786788000@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: August 15th - A Bird Walk at Hills Beach in Biddeford - DESCRIPTION:A Ruddy Turnstone in the wrack at South Point in Biddeford Pool – photo by Bill Grabin  \nIt may be peak summer but believe it or not\, fall shorebird migration is in full swing!  Dave Tucker will lead our August bird walk at Hills Beach in Biddeford\, one of the best locations in Maine to look for shorebirds and seabirds in late summer. Our walk will take place at low tide\, allowing us to walk on the sand bars that connect the mainland to Basket and Stage Islands. \nHills Beach is a prime spot to look for terns and gulls\, as well as several species of shorebirds such as Semipalmated Sandpipers\, Semipalmated Plovers\, Sanderlings\, White-rumped Sandpipers\, Ruddy Turnstones\, Piping Plovers\, Oystercatchers\, and Black-bellied Plovers. Arctic Terns\, Whimbrels\, Baird Sandpipers\, and Stilt Sandpipers are also possibilities. \nThe group will meet at 8am at the Marblehead Boat Launch (16 Marblehead Ln\, Biddeford\, ME) and carpool from there 3 miles to the walk location\, where there is much more limited parking. Birders should be prepared to walk on soft sand in direct sunlight. \nBeginning birders are most welcome. We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it. More experienced birders are most welcome as well! Please bring binoculars if you have them\, but we’ll have some to lend if you don’t. These walks are provided at no charge and advance registration is not required. URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/august-15th-a-bird-walk-at-hills-beach-in-biddeford LOCATION:Marblehead Boat Ramp\, 16 Marblehead Lane\, Biddeford\, ME\, 04005\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P1001291-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T093000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260705T235003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T235045Z UID:4389-1784964600-1784971800@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: July 25th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week till August 8th) - DESCRIPTION:Above:  A Cedar Waxwing\, a bird often seen and heard at the Wells Reserve – photo by Seth Davis.    \nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well. \nThese walks are free (with site admission) and open to the public. However\, space will be limited and reservations are required. To register\, please go to this link. \nThere will be one more walk in this series on 8/8. We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/july-25th-saturday-morning-bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-till-august-8th LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm\, entrance is off Skinner Mill Road\, Wells\, ME CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cedar-Waxwing-Seth-Davis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T093000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260621T113057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T151612Z UID:4370-1783755000-1783762200@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: July 11th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week till August 8th) - DESCRIPTION:Above:  A Brown Thrasher\, a bird often seen and heard at the Wells Reserve \nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well. \nThese walks are free (with site admission) and open to the public. However\, space will be limited and reservations are required. To register\, please go to this link. \nThe additional dates are 7/25 and 8/8. We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. \n  URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/july-11th-saturday-morning-bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-till-august-8th LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm\, entrance is off Skinner Mill Road\, Wells\, ME CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brown-thrasher.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260615T155226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155652Z UID:4334-1782545400-1782552600@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: June 27th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) - DESCRIPTION:Above:  A male Bobolink\, a bird often seen and heard at the Wells Reserve \nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well. \nThese walks are free (with site admission) and open to the public. However\, space will be limited and reservations are required. To register\, please go to this link. \nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/25 and 8/8. We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. \n  \n  URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/june-27th-saturday-morning-bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bobolink-Nevada-Dept-of-Wildlife.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260602T220709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T193627Z UID:4313-1781935200-1781987400@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: June 20th - An Early Bird Walk at the Kennebunk Plains - DESCRIPTION:Upland Sandpiper – photo by Bill Blauvelt\nOur June walk in our tour of different habitats will take us to the Kennebunk Plains\, a unique habitat that supports a variety of birds and plants that are not found anywhere else in the state.  This includes Maine’s largest colony of Grasshopper Sparrows\, and healthy populations of Upland Sandpipers and Vesper Sparrows.  Possible sightings include Horned Larks and Eastern Meadowlarks\, along with Prairie Warblers\, Indigo Buntings\, Scarlet Tanager\, Clay-colored Sparrows\, Eastern Whip-poor-wills\, and Yellow and Black-billed Cuckoos.  A complete listing can be found on eBird:  https://ebird.org/hotspot/L167477/iconic-birds?yr=curM \nVesper Sparrow – photo by Bill Grabin\nWe’ll be getting an early start\, meeting at 6 a.m. and will be meeting Nedeau Park on Clear Brook Crossing\, which is just west of the Plains.  Beginning birders are most welcome. We will be happy to introduce you to the joy of birding\, if you’re new to it. More experienced birders are most welcome as well! Please bring binoculars if you have them\, but we’ll have some to lend if you don’t. These walks are provided at no charge and advance registration is not required. \nFYI\, below is a map of the route we plan to take. URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/june-20th-an-early-bird-walk-at-the-kennebunk-plains LOCATION:Lloyd G. Nadeau Memorial Park\, 1 Clear Brook Crossing\, Kennebunk\, Maine CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Upland-SP-Bill-Blauvelt-31057261.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T201500 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260518T181743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T185231Z UID:4276-1781636400-1781640900@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: June 16th - A Record-setting Maine Big Year – An Experiment in Birding – with Stacey Huth and Noah Gibb - DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, two friends\, Stacey Pazar Huth (a scientist) and Noah Gibb (an avid birder\, photographer\, and birding tour guide) embarked on a Maine Big Year and discovered how their team effort was a winning combination. What started as an occasional bird walk at the local marsh grew into the concept of their Integrated Birding Process and “The Experiment.” They combined top-notch birding expertise with remarkable strategic planning. The outcome resulted in a new state of Maine record of 332 species of birds seen in a calendar year! \nOn Tuesday\, June 16th\, join the authors as they present “An Experiment In Birding.”  Their presentation touches on how they succeeded and includes select readings from the book.  Paperback copies available for purchase at the event. The authors will be honored to sign your copy of the book. \nAbout the Authors: \nStacey Pazar Huth\, PhD\, has made Southern Maine her home for the past 35 years. She holds a doctorate in chemistry\, and spent more than 30 years as a corporate leader and scientist. She led teams in the research and development of diagnostic products in both the human health and veterinary markets. Stacey is an active member and Trustee of the Maine Audubon Society and the proud mother of her adult daughter. Now an empty nester\, she has returned to her lifelong love of birds and enjoys exploring Maine with her birding friends. \nNoah Gibb has been a Mainer all his life. He has earned a solid birding reputation in Maine’s birding community for his keen visual and auditory bird identification skills\, calm demeanor\, and sense of humor. In addition to his full-time job\, he owns and operates a birding tour business\, Noah’s Birding Tours\, LLC. A Maine Audubon volunteer since 2013\, Noah leads weekly Scarborough Marsh bird walks during the summer months. \nIf you would like to reach out to the authors\, please contact them at AnExpInBirding@gmail.com \nThis program will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 16th\, in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The entrance to the parking area is off Skinner Mill Road in Wells.  It will be free and open to all ages\, and no registration is required for attending the program in person. It will also be live-streamed via Zoom.  To view it via Zoom\, you’ll need to register in advance.  To do so\, please click on this  link and enter your name and email address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0JXFPMloQmmFger2SYBdEw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope you can join us for this entertaining and inspiring presentation\, either in person\, or\, if not\, via Zoom! URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/june-16th-a-record-setting-maine-big-year-an-experiment-in-birding-with-stacey-huth-and-noah-gibb LOCATION:Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm\, The entrance is off Skinner Mill Rd\, Wells\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Programs,Zoom Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Stacy-and-Noah-York-Audubon-Book-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260531T151752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T221026Z UID:4292-1781335800-1781343000@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: June 13th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) - DESCRIPTION:A male Eastern Towhee\, a bird regularly seen and heard at the Wells Reserve.\nJoin us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well. \nThese walks are free (with site admission) and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  To register\, please go to this link. \nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/25 and 8/8.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/june-13th-saturday-morning-bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th LOCATION:Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm\, entrance is off Skinner Mill Road\, Wells\, ME CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Eastern_Towhee_CANT2IJAN272013_227CUT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T093000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260518T184624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T184944Z UID:4282-1780126200-1780133400@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: May 30th – Saturday Morning Bird Walks at the Wells Reserve (Every Other Week from May 16th to August 8th) - DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm every other Saturday this summer starting May 16th for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property.  Beginners are welcome.  Please bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have some “loaners” available as well. \nThese walks are free (with site admission) and open to the public.  However\, space will be limited and reservations are required.  Please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call Suzanne at (207) 646-1555 x116 to reserve your space. \nThe additional dates are 5/30\, 6/13\, 6/27\, 7/11\, 7/25 and 8/8.  We meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m\, and walks typically last about 2 hours. URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/may-30th-saturday-morning-bird-walks-at-the-wells-reserve-every-other-week-from-may-16th-to-august-8th LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Event,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Eastern_Towhee_CANT2IJAN272013_227CUT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20261107T214318 CREATED:20260503T184934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T173547Z UID:4233-1779541200-1779552000@www.yorkcountyaudubon.org SUMMARY: May 23rd - A Celebration of Fish and Rivers on World Fish Migration Day - DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Saturday\, May 23rd for a celebration of fish and rivers on World Fish Migration Day. \nTEN great organizations will be participating!!! \nIn alphabetical order:  Eldridge Brothers Fly Shop\, the Kennebunk Conservation Commission\, Kennebunk Land Trust\, the Kennebunk River Restoration Committee\, the Maine Coast Heritage Trust\, Maine Rivers\, the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers Alliance\, the Planeteers of Southern Maine\, the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, and York County Audubon! \nThere will be a wide variety of exhibits and activities for all ages.  From fly casting and fly tying demos and lessons to activities for younger fans of fish and rivers.  We will be joined by scientists\, including USM biologist Dr. Karen Wilson\, who will be able to answer questions about sea-run fish. This should also be a good opportunity to see alewives and shad on their spring migration. \nThe location is Rogers Pond beside the Mousam River off of Water Street in Kennebunk.  The hours are 1 to 4.  Parking is available at Rogers Pond\, but also beside and behind the Kennebunk Sewer District offices across Water Street from the entrance to the pond.  Rain date is Sunday\, May 24th. \nWe hope to see you! URL:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/event/may-23rd-a-celebration-of-fish-and-rivers-on-world-fish-migration-day LOCATION:Rogers Pond\, 49 Water Street\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/World-Fish-Day-2-final-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR