Birding for Adults

Join us on a walk to uncover the numerous species of birds that call midcoast Maine home and use it as a stopover during spring migration.

Join us for an immersive walk through Avena Botanicals' network of trails as we sharpen our observational skills to uncover the numerous species of birds that call midcoast Maine home and use it as a stopover during spring migration.

On this bird walk, we will discover what birds are dwelling within or migrating through Avena Botanicals' farm. We will also examine the vital ecological links between bird life and the local flora, illustrating how specific plant communities provide the essential fuel and shelter necessary for birds throughout the year.

This walk is suitable for any level of experience -- if you are a new birder, you will be joyfully welcomed. Bring binoculars, a notebook, and a bird book if you want; wear good sturdy walking shoes; we will provide herbal bug repellant (for a general audience who are able to walk on uneven woodland paths).

This bird walk will be led by Will Broussard, a lifelong birder, amateur mushroom hunter, and native plant enthusiast. He joined the Herbal Hummingbird Hub board in 2025 to help strengthen native plant corridors and hummingbird conservation in Maine and beyond. Will works at North Spore LLC, an urban mushroom farm, and sits on the board of Mid-Coast Audubon as well as the New Hampshire Rare Birds Committee.

For more information about Avena Botanicals, visit: www.avenabotanicals.com