July 13, 2014: Citizen scientists spot monarch caterpillars in the milkweed patches in Heifer Field just beyond the dam in the Vaughan Woods. While only
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Homestead volunteers are now contributing to the largest ever compilation of climate research in our country’s history, right here in the Vaughan Woods! Nine volunteers,
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The Vaughan Homestead recently received a Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF) grant for which proceeds from the sale of “Wild Bucks” instant scratch lottery tickets
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Despite the late spring, two salamanders and a leopard frog were spotted on our April 19 Vernal Pools Walk with local naturalists Sue Kistenmacher and
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This historic property, settled in 1794 in Hallowell, Maine, was home to seven generations of Vaughans. Today, in partnership with our community, we strive to
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Five volunteers and 4 staff gathered for a training to learn how to create an online exhibit about the Vaughan Homestead through the Maine Memory Network. This
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February 15 marked the 3rd annual Homestead Sledding Contest. This year it was registered as an event with the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, a project
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Seven adventurers braved frigid winter temps on the morning of February 8 to join naturalists Sue Kistenmacher and Jason Chandler in the Vaughan Woods for
Read MoreSaturday, December 14, 2013: Twenty-Five people settled in by the fire in the Homestead Music Room beneath swags of greenery, garland and winterberries to enjoy
Read MoreHistoric stone bridges, scenic waterfalls, a towering forest and a wild meadow not only earned Vaughan Woods its local nickname “Hobitland,” but also make it
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