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289 High Street, Ellsworth, Maine 04605
207-667-8460
Trails and Grounds
The Main Entrance (High Street) gates that access the Sanctuary Grounds and trails are on a timer and automatically open at 9 am and close promptly at 5 pm daily. Once closed, these gates DO NOT open until the next day.
Birdsacre’s trails also can be accessed from the South Trails Entrance off Deerfield Road from sunrise to sunset.
The Sanctuary Grounds - the Birds’ Part of the Sanctuary - open from 9 am to 5 pm, are designated as a quiet area and dog-free zone for the comfort of our Avian Ambassadors. Thank you for respecting the needs of the birds and allowing them quiet time after hours.
Dogs are welcome on all our 6+ miles of trails except in the Sanctuary Grounds, as marked around the enclosures.
Map: Birds’ Part of the Sanctuary
Map: Birdsacre Trails
Nature Discovery Center and Store
The Nature Discovery Center and store are open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm.
Cordelia Stanwood Homestead and Museum
The Stanwood Homestead is open for guided tours Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 am to 3 pm.