Ferns grow along so many of Maine's trails. Have you ever wondered how to identify them? Join Mike Windsor for a fern walk at Libby River Farm on June 11th at 9am to learn how to differentiate between the fronds and pinnae of ferns. This program is free, although preregistration is required due to limited…
Come visit us at the Scarborough Farmers Market on June 12th between 9am to 1pm to learn about what we do and what's coming up this summer! The Scarborough Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Town Hall at 259 US Route 1.
Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 10am til 12pm. Program lead Becky Warren Seel has deep family connections to this property and is very knowledgeable about the wildflowers that grow there and where to find them. We hope to see little orchids called Rose…
In partnership with Scarborough Public Library, free 10:00am story time will feature books about trees! Join Kelly under the Survivor Elm at the Scarborough Land Trust Pleasant Hill Preserve. The Elm is located in the field on the right hand side of the parking lot and can be reached with a minimal, easy walk to…
Watching fireflies is a favorite summer evening pastime for many of us. But most of us have no idea what is really taking place in a firefly meadow. Join Don Salvatore, long time science educator at the Museum of Science in Boston and past curator of the Firefly watch Citizen Science Project to learn about…
This mushroom walk is designed to be an introduction to the Mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From there, we’ll head into the forest and scan…
Wildflowers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Learn how to identify them with Kelly Pietrzak! Kelly is a youth outdoor educator, local parent, and SLT volunteer. She will teach you where to find the usual and unusual flowers at Warren Woods Preserve. Please wear comfortable footwear for walking and bring bug spray. Bring water and…
We need your help identifying these species and working to remove them before they spread! All ages welcome, although children must be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared to walk a short distance, potentially off the maintained trail. We encourage stewardship volunteers to bring their own tools, if they have them, including gloves, loppers, trimmers,…
Come visit us at the Scarborough Farmers Market this summer to learn about what we do and what events are happening! The Scarborough Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Town Hall at 259 US Route 1.
