Upcoming Events

Join us for educational events and activities at Birdsacre!

  • Registration may be required - and ages vary depending on the program. Please refer to program details.

  • An adult must accompany children for the entire program.

  • Wear clothing appropriate to the outdoor weather on the day of the program (hats, sun glasses, rain jacket and so forth).

  • Bug repellent may be needed. Please apply repellent in the parking lot and not near the bird enclosures (our Avian Ambassadors thank you!).

  • Explore Birdsacre before or after the program! Check out the Nature Discovery Center. Ramble on Birdsacre’s many nature trails. Bring a snack or lunch to enjoy on the patio behind the Nature Discovery Center. Quietly visit with Birdsacre’s non-releasable Avian Ambassadors.

Visit the home of Cordelia J. Stanwood.

Guided Homestead Tours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Learn about Ellsworth’s pioneering naturalist, ornithologist, photographer, and writer. Cordie inspired and embodied Birdsacre’s mission through her deep appreciation of nature, conservation, and education.

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
23

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
26

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
27

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
30

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
20

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
19

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
16

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
13

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
12

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
9

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
6

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
5

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Sun Prints and the Basics of Photography
Aug
2

Sun Prints and the Basics of Photography

Join us in learning the basics of photography and how light plays a significant part in the process.  We will be experimenting with cyanotypes, which are one of the earliest forms of photography.  We will also get a look at Cordelia Stanwood’s glass plate camera from the early 1900s.  This is a hands-on program, and parents are welcome to participate. Afterwards, have a snack or lunch on the deck, meet Birdsacre's resident birds, or walk the trails.  Ages 10-14 (with an accompanying adult). Registration is required.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Aug
2

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
30

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
29

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
26

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
23

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
22

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
19

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
15

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
12

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
9

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
8

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
5

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine.

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Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors
Jul
2

Tour - Birdsacre’s Avian Ambassadors

Learn more about Birdsacre’s avian residents, why they are at Birdsacre, what they teach us, and the best ways to enjoy them in their home in this 45-minute program led by members of Birdsacre’s team. The program content will vary, depending on which birds we visit. No registration needed, but quiet Owl Manners are required. Ages 6 and older. Program will take place rain or shine. Meet at the Registration Building.

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Nature Listening
May
31

Nature Listening

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature using all of your senses and capture your experiences in a cartoon art project. Ages 8-12. Registration closed.

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Bird Walk
May
24

Bird Walk

Rescheduling! Check back for new date! Spring is high time for migrating birds! Join us for a morning on Birdsacre’s trails, watching and listening for amazing songbirds. Ages 10-12.

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Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
May
14

Gardening for Birds and Butterflies

Learn about attracting more birds, butterflies and other pollinators to your yard! Help Birdsacre plant a small garden with native wildflowers and prepare seeds to take home and plant in your own yard. For ages 8-12. Registration closed.

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