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Hog Island Audubon Camp

Since 1936, Hog Island Audubon Camp has been offering educational programs on the Maine coast.

06/09/2026

Let's go birding together! Come enjoy fresh air, community, and the magic of Hog Island as we celebrate Pride Month. Join us for a Q***r Nature Walk as we explore Hog Island and learn about q***rness in the natural world. No prior birding experience is required.

For full details and to register, visit the link in the comments.

06/02/2026

At Hog Island, every role helps build community and inspire people to care about our natural environment. Join our team and create memorable meals that connect campers to one of Audubon's most iconic places.

Full job description linked in comments. Interested applicants should contact Laurie Bragg at [email protected]

Photo: Jean Hall

05/14/2026

Friends of Hog Island (FOHI) Work week starts on Sunday, and Hog Island's seasonal staff are hard at work preparing the island for an army of volunteers. Each year, before campers arrive, the Friends of Hog Island help us open buildings, clear trails, organize supplies, and much, much more!

It takes many hands to care for this special island, and we're grateful for the dedicated staff and volunteers who help make each season possible.

04/27/2026

Learn about one of nature's most incredible journeys at Monarchs & Migration at Hog Island Audubon Camp. Monarch butterflies, songbirds, and seabirds begin their annual migration as summer transitions to fall. Join us in August to experience the magic of migration unfolding around you in Maine! See link in comments for full program details and to register.

04/26/2026

For nine decades, Hog Island Audubon Camp has been a place where people come together to connect with birds, nature, and each other - and this year, we're celebrating 90 incredible years!

Want to join the celebration? There are a variety of ways to participate! Stay for the weekend during a special 90th Anniversary Camp Session, join us for dinner as we say "Thank You" to the Friends of Hog Island, or come to an action-packed 90th Anniversary Open House! Space is limited for all events, so sign up soon! See link in the comments for full program details.

Top photo: Circa 1936-1945, Courtesy of the Friends of Hog Island Archive. Bottom Photo: Jean Hall

Friends of Hog Island

04/24/2026

Birding is for everyone - and Let's Go Birding Together is all about building a more inclusive, welcoming outdoor experience.

Join us for a week of birding at the peak of fall migration on the coast of Maine, surrounded by a safe and supportive community of fellow q***r birders. This session puts the 'camp' in Hog Island Audubon Camp and will leave you feeling empowered to create safe birding spaces in your own community. See link in comments for full program details and to register.

04/22/2026

Join us for our next book club read! For spring, we’re diving into “Keep Looking Up” by Tammah Watts. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the virtual Meet the Author on May 29th. Participation is free, but registration is required. Find full details at the link in the comments.

03/30/2026

Join our Saving Seabirds Camp Mini Session to learn how the Seabird Institute protects puffins, terns, and other seabirds along Maine's coast. This mini session gives you an opportunity to support seabird science while working alongside seabird and conservation experts. For details, visit our website:

https://www.audubon.org/hog-island/camps/saving-seabirds

03/27/2026

In this “choose your own art adventure” session you will have the option to spend the day working on your own project or joining short workshops focused on a variety of techniques. Space is still available for this new, mini session. Perfect for artists looking for a small taste of what Hog Island has to offer. See program details by following this link:

https://www.audubon.org/hog-island/visit/hog-island-arts-getaway

03/25/2026

Last season, there was a bustle of excitement on Hog Island when an egg case of longfin squid (Doryteuthis pealeii) washed ashore on the beach of Porthole cove. Squid attach their eggs to subtidal rocks (always underwater), and they hatch within a few weeks. When we discovered a washed-up mop, we submerged it in water in our touch tank, mimicking as best we could the natural cycle of egg case attachment. In a little over a week, the eggs started hatching! Hundreds upon hundreds of baby squid (each about 2 mm, smaller than a grain of rice) hatched and were released into Muscongus Bay. But before we released them, campers, FOHIs, and staff alike reveled in the sights of baby squid in the touch tank and under the microscope. Up close, you can even see the chromatophores (color-changing cells) of the squid expanding and contracting in and out!

What marine magic do you hope to see this summer on Hog Island?

(Media Credits: Amanda Leeman)

Address

12 Audubon Road
Bremen, ME
04551

Telephone

+12073607733

Website

http://hogisland.audubon.org/

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