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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.