Join CFW for four days and three nights on the magical Monhegan Island - located 12 miles off of mid-coast Maine. With two expert guides (Dan Gardoqui & Phil Brown), we'll explore the island with curiosity, wonder and a good dose of "nature geeking" as we seek to learn about this mysterious place. From early morning bird walks in the village to lazy afternoon strolls along the cliffs or mossy, deep forests, we'll tap into the lives of migratory and resident birds as well as other island inhabitants. This is not a trip where we'll focus solely on the quantity of bird species we'll see, but more a trip about slowing down and tuning into what the more-than-human-world has to offer us each day. That said, a very birdy spring day on Monhegan Island can turn up over 20 species of warblers!

​Important Notes:

• This trip is open to adults with an interest in nature, especially birds and natural history.

• Your fee covers at least three daily sessions with two expert guides (Dan & Phil) as well as ferry passage to and from Port Clyde, Maine. You're responsible for paying for your own lodging and meals.

• Clients must book & pay for their own lodging using this link at the Monhegan House. Please do not book elsewhere, as we'll be sharing morning meals together there.

• This experience involves walking multiple miles each day, often on uneven ground. Most rooms in the Monhegan House also require walking up and down stairs. 

• To learn more details about the weekend, click here (info & itinerary)

About your guides:

• Dan Gardoqui - has been teaching, guiding, playing and learning from the more-than-human-world for 35+ years. Known for his passionate teaching and bird mimicry, Dan welcomes curiosity and questions to facilitate deep nature connection. He served as science & audio editor for “What the Robin Knows” and contributed to many wildlife-related books. Dan is the Education & Outreach Director at the Center for Wildlife. He lives in an empty nest with his wife Kate just down the road from his work.
• Phil Brown - is a lifelong bird enthusiast and stellar naturalist who has traveled extensively to study and appreciate birds and natural places, but equally enjoys exploring close to home. With many Monhegan trips under his belt, Phil is a patient, gentle and extremely knowledgeable teacher with an eye and ear for birds like very few others. He is the Bird Conservation Director and Land Specialist for the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. He also guides amazing trips to Costa Rica each year. Phil resides in Hancock, NH with his family.