Practice your observation skills along logs, undergrowth, and the cascades of Silver Brook. Join Stephen "Zam" Zamierowski and Sami Wolf, SLT’s Stewardship Director, for a workshop on identifying wildlife tracks and signs! We will practice identifying the anatomy of paw prints, modes of travel, browsing and marking activity, and look for common species. After, we will gather…
Update: This event is SOLD OUT The Scarborough Public Library will host the Wabanaki REACH program in collaboration with Scarborough Community Services and Scarborough Land Trust, supported by a grant from the National Recreation and Park Association. This program is already filling up quickly! If you’re interested in learning about Maine’s Wabanaki history, this is an opportunity you won’t…
Join Christie Constantine, a Maine Master Naturalist, on a walk identifying birds through sound. Birding by ear opens a whole new dimension in identifying and enjoying the bird life around us. Many birds are quick, camouflaged, or hidden by foliage—making them difficult to spot. By learning their songs and calls, we can identify them even…
Come out and enjoy snowshoeing with others as you explore the winter landscape of Broadturn Farm. This guided snowshoeing tour offers a chance to get outside and explore the preserve’s snow-covered fields and trails. Led by Stephen “Zam” Zamierowski, volunteer trail steward, this relaxed outing is designed as a leisurely walk, with plenty of time…
This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday March 4th at 6:30 pm due to weather. Join SLT's Stewardship Director on a night foray into Pleasant Hill Preserve. Corresponding to the full moon, this walk will let participants experience nature at night. Sami will guide you through this unique opportunity. Please bring a flashlight.
Come meet up with fellow women who enjoy the outdoors and have a desire to walk the wonderful open spaces Scarborough Land Trust has committed to preserving. Women are twice as likely as men to feel uncomfortable walking alone, so we created this monthly program to foster a fun and supportive community for women to walk together and get to know our…
Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations in steep decline, understanding their needs is more important than ever. Through beautiful photographs, and with Claudia’s urban garden as a case study, we explore the essential principles for creating avian friendly landscapes for a wide variety of landbird…
Join Andrew Mackie, SLT’s Executive Director, for a winter walk along the coast to look for some of our avian winter residents, including Common Loon, Long-tailed Duck, Surf Scoter and more. Binoculars and warm clothes are suggested. Andrew will have his spotting scope for use by the group. All individuals interested in learning more about…
Scarborough Land Trust is partnering with nine other Portland-area land trusts and trail organizations to host a screening of the World Trails Film Festival. Enjoy 90 minutes of captivating films that take you around the globe, meet trail builders, discover new paths, and learn why trails matter to communities everywhere. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.,…
Join SLT Executive Director Andrew Mackie in a search for the American Woodcock and hopefully see these birds performing their courtship flight display. This aerial mating display is a must see for all nature lovers! The trip requires walking just under a mile each way to the observation area. We will walk out after dark, a…
We often think of pollinator gardens as places full of colorful wild flowers, abuzz with insects. Those flowers are vital for adult bees, moths, and butterflies but trees and shrubs play critical roles at different life stages of these pollinators. Join Kelly Corbin, owner of Living Landscapes Maine, to learn more about the importance of…
Come meet up with fellow women who enjoy the outdoors and have a desire to walk the wonderful open spaces Scarborough Land Trust has committed to preserving. Women are twice as likely as men to feel uncomfortable walking alone, so we created this program to foster a fun and supportive community for women to walk…