Join us for our 17th year of Island Heritage Trust's Wings, Waves & Woods Festival! A fun and educational weekend for bird and nature lovers of all ages and levels of experience.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Pressey Village Bird Walk - 94 Pressey Village Road, Deer Isle - jane & gordon

Bonnie Bochan leads a walk in this mixed habitat neighborhood that has proven to be a hot spot for migrants: Orioles, Scarlet Tanager, and many warblers.

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Scott's Landing Bird Walk - 823 North Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle - martha

Naturalist and educator, Nathaniel Sharp and naturalist photographer, Sandra Mitchell explore the 22-acre Scott's Landing Preserve, a birding favorite: brushy habitat, hardwood stands, and a tidal shore offer diverse species.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Bluebird House Building & Group Hike - Lisa Tolman Wotton Preserve, Blastow Cove Rd, Little Deer Isle

All ages are invited to build your own Bluebird House and enjoy a group hike through a cedar swamp at “LTW” Preserve. Limited spots. Registration required. Email [email protected] to register.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Wild Facts About Maine Birds! - 420 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle

Join President of the Western Maine Audobon, Tim Flight, for a fun presentation that will expand your knowledge about unique attributes of Maine birds and inspire your imagination!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Insect Safari - Mariners Memorial Park - Fire Road 506A, Deer Isle

Explore the wide world of winged wonders of the non-avian variety, from moths and beetles to bees, butterflies, and flies. Naturalist and self-proclaimed bug-enthusiast Nathaniel Sharp will guide you through the process of searching for, safely handling, and identifying the diverse and fascinating insects all around us.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Faster Bird Identification - 420 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle

Join Bob and Sandi Duchesne for a presentation in the IHT Barn to learn how to use visual clues that anyone can master to quickly identify birds. Learn what to look for in just a few minutes!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Chowder Social

Join us for hot chowder and connection in the Opera House lobby! Catered by local restaurant, 27 Fathoms, three chowders will be served (vegan available) with cornbread. Plus cookies from Tinder Hearth! Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Ticket Required: $30 - includes Chowder Social AND Film Screening.

6:15 PM - 8:15 PM: Film Screening of “The Messenger” and Group Discussion

Sit back and enjoy a beautiful, educational cinematic experience in the Opera House Theater, followed by a group discussion led by President of the Western Maine Audubon, Tim Flight. Ticket Required: $10 - includes Film Screening. *For those who are only attending the Film: please arrive no earlier than 6pm to avoid overcrowding in the Lobby.

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