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The mission of the Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Hancock

08/17/2026

On a perfect Maine morning these DEA members enjoyed a plant walk at Scott's Landing with Roland "Boot" Boutwell. Earning prizes for correct answers and being quizzed on information previously given kept the morning both fun and educational. Looking at the common with a new eye proved to be enlightening!

08/11/2026

MONTHLY PROGRAM- Please join us for a great evening!
THE BIRDS OF MEXICO’S PACIFIC SLOPE
Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 p.m.
Moore Community Center, Ellsworth
Ornithologist Michael Good will take us on a 10-day journey through the Jalisco and Nayarit regions of this fantastic birding country. From the Sierra Madre Mountains to the Pacific coastline, the team Birders Beyond Borders identified 307 species. Come along and explore the many habitats including tropical beaches, estuaries, plantations, and 8,000’ mountains. Maybe even get some ideas for next winter’s travels! Photo: Tufted Jay

07/31/2026

OPEN GARDEN DAY at Leslie (Downeast Audubon's president) and Blaise's on Saturday, August 1 from 10am-6pm in Blue Hill. A lot has changed since we last opened a month ago! If you've never been for a visit, this is the time to come. 10 acres of trails and gardens to explore. Perfect for nature lovers! Birds and pollinators galore. Park at the Blue Hill Baptist Church on Pleasant Street and walk up. Donations accepted for Downeast Audubon. No dogs. Please SPREAD THE WORD!

07/26/2026

On a perfect Maine morning, DEA members enjoyed exploring the tide pools and seaweed beds beneath the Deer Isle Stonington Bridge with Martha Bell and Torri Robbins of Island Heritage Trust.

Hermit crabs and sea stars, seaweed and barnacles, razor clams and periwinkles...the list goes on! Examining the finds was interesting, educational and fun! Not least of all, the extremely different view of the huge suspension bridge was fascinating!

07/16/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR OUR MONTHLY PROGRAM!
Bird Research at Schoodic Institute with Kyle Lima
Thursday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. Moore Community Center, Ellsworth

Kyle Lima, Forest and Wildlife Ecologist with Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, will give an update of the bird research being led by the Institute and findings from this research. He will provide a brief overview of five different bird projects with data ranging from 1880 to modern day, show the importance of historical bird research in the Acadia region, and discuss needs that managers have for future bird conservation.

07/13/2026

Today's bird walk at the MDI High School ponds with Donna Reis produced 22 species including a Solitary and Spotted Sandpiper! What a beautiful morning to be out. Photos: Donna Reis

07/02/2026

We have worked hard to get things ready to open the garden on Friday and won't let a little thing like a heat wave stop us! OPEN GARDEN DAY at Leslie and Blaise's, FRIDAY JULY 3, 10AM- 6PM. Explore the 10 acres of oasis in the middle of Blue Hill! Lots happening here besides plants- birds, pollinators of every kind, and even mushrooms popping up! Come and see for yourself! Park at the Blue Hill Baptist Church on Pleasant Street and walk up. Things might be more pleasant (heat-wise) before noon and after 4. Bring a cool drink and stroll the trails! We do have 7 active bee hives, no dogs, and donations accepted for Downeast Audubon.

06/29/2026

Downeast Audubon's Evening walk with Tim Skillin in Surry Forest was a joy! A perfect way to end the day. We had frogs singing, nighthawks booming overhead and even 2 whip-poor-wills chimed in for the finale! Listen to them in the video. Photos: Donna Reis and L. Clapp

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Ellsworth, ME
04605

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(207) 664-4400

Website

http://www.downeastaudubon.org/

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