Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival for an indoor screening of New England Wildlife: Threats and Solutions at Salt at MECA&D in downtown Portland. Scarborough Land Trust's Executive Director, Andrew Mackie, will join the panel discussion following the film. Where: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at MECA&D's Osher Hall, 522 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 (Google Maps Link) FB…
Join us for a nature story walk at Pleasant Hill Preserve! We'll take a short walk to the beautiful elm tree, where Kelly will read stories about monarch caterpillars. Enjoy the fresh air, discover the fascinating life cycle of monarchs, and share a special outdoor reading experience. All ages are welcome. About Kelly Pietrzak: Kelly…
Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating the beauty, history, and wildlife of our local marsh! Explore the marsh on a guided walk or paddle, learn about the birds, fish, crabs, and shellfish that call this ecosystem home, and discover how scientists, conservationists, and community members work together to protect this special place. Celebrate the…
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk on the Eastern Trail through Scarborough Marsh with SLT volunteer and expert birder Brad Woodward. SLT rarely cancels programs but occasionally we must, especially in bad weather. Please check our website before heading out to a program to ensure it is still being held.
Join friends, neighbors, and Business Community Partners for a beautiful evening at Broadturn Farm in support of Scarborough Land Trust. August 27, 2026 · 6–9 pm.
Join MOFF and Scarborough Land Trust for a special “Saltmarsh Sparrow and Other Endangered Species” program of Short Films. Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Rain Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Films begin at: 7:30PM, so be sure to arrive early to get a spot! Location: Memorial Park – 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074 Admission: Suggested donation $10 to $15, with…
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk at Pleasant Hill Preserve with SLT volunteer and expert birder Dan Marquis. SLT rarely cancels programs but occasionally we must, especially in bad weather. Please check our website before heading out to a program to ensure it is still being held.
Ponds of all shapes and sizes support a magnificent multitude of life forms, ranging in size from microorganisms to moose. Plants can range from single-celled algae to massive reeds. Insects, amphibians, fish, birds, mammals are all thriving and contributing to the mix. Ponds are NOT a study in 'Survival of the Fittest.' Every species we…
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk a Warren Woods Preserve with SLT Executive Director and expert birder Andrew Mackie. SLT rarely cancels programs but occasionally we must, especially in bad weather. Please check our website before heading out to a program to ensure it is still being held.
Good News: Aquatic systems need clean water to thrive. The paper/pulp industry resulted in the nation's most polluted rivers occuring right here in Maine - The Androscoggin and Penobscott particularly. The Clean Water Act of 1972 (Thank You, Ed Muskie!) resulted in manufacturing changes that eliminated the worst biosolid and chemical discharge practices. Our rivers…
Join Maine Master Naturalist Christie Constantine for a guided walk exploring how our forests transform in autumn. Shorter days and cooler temperatures trigger a burst of color as trees shut down chlorophyll production and prepare for dormancy. Wildlife, too, is busy getting ready - whether storing food, building fat reserves, or seeking the perfect winter…
Kate Borduas is a self-described “Adult-onset” Naturalist. A native of coastal Maine, she spent a number of years in Florida where she trained as a Florida Master Naturalist and as a nationally Certified Interpretive Guide. Following a life-long, long-distance love affair with nature, Kate was delighted to live the life of a naturalist full time…