Join Seth Benz, director of bird ecology at Schoodic Institute on a bird walk to learn about waterbird migrations.

Join Kathie Pratt to make a fall and nature-themed 3-D landscape. These sweet vignettes stand just 4" tall and can sit pretty on a shelf or tabletop.  We will use acrylic for the background and polymer clay for objects to give depth and dimension. Bring objects you’ve collected in nature or other items you’d like to include. Suitable for those age 12 and older.

Wildlife artist and Maine Master Naturalist Michael Boardman will lead a 2-hour workshop on learning to field sketch and focus on birds of prey, in honor of the Cadillac Mountain Hawkwatch. We’ll work on body shapes and details specific to this awesome group of birds, with a concentration on drawing with your favorite tools. Class will be part lecture, part demo and part hands-on using mounted specimens. If time allows there may be a watercolor demo at the end. Some basic drawing skills coming in will be helpful but are not absolutely necessary. Supplies will be on hand but feel free to bring your own as well.

Join master carver Ed Hawkes for this special class to create a carved feather pin. This class is appropriate for carvers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Students must be at least 14 years old. Bring a lunch for this full-day workshop. Class size is limited and registration is required.

Ed is an avid birdwatcher and a volunteer with Acadia National Park Hawk Watch. His hours of bird observations are constant inspiration for creating his realistic wooden creations. His carvings have won numerous awards, including a first-place ribbon in the Advanced Division at the Ward World Carving Competition for his full-size common loon, as well as numerous first-place and 'Best in Show' awards at Maine carving competitions.