Conservation Options for Your Property
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Are you interested in conserving your property into the future? Do you want to ensure that special natural areas or certain uses, such as farming or forestry, won’t be lost to development? Join Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director of Scarborough Land Trust, for a discussion about the different options you have available to create a legacy for your property in the way you envision.
This discussion will take place in partnership with the Scarborough Public Library on Thursday, December 5 at 1pm.
Please visit the Scarborough Public Library website to register: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/event/13423985

Women's Walk
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Hemlock Grove Preserve, 21 Saratoga Lane, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 preserves.
These walks average 60-90 mins in length with a leisurely pace as we observe the landscape and wildlife. Bring binoculars or a camera if you are so inclined. Much of the terrain will be flat (either dirt or grass surfaces) but expect that there will brief uphill stretches, wood crossings for boggy areas, and some uneven ground (rocks, tree roots). Trails could be wet with dew or muddy if there have been recent rains, although we will postpone or reschedule if inclement weather is forecasted during the event itself. As always, we recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and sunscreen as appropriate.
Parking can be limited on good weather weekends, so if you are bringing a companion, please carpool.
Although most SLT properties are dog friendly, we ask that you not bring dogs to this event.
6 sign-up spots will be offered here, and additional ones will be available through https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/302811689/.

Preschool Storytime
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | SLT Office, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy a fun winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. This event is geared toward children aged 3-5.

CANCELLED - Leader is ill. Get Outside and Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, Then Dinner & Drinks!
2024-12-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Broadturn Farm
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member and local young professional, invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by an SLT volunteer, exploring Broadturn Farms Preserve. Then, we’ll head to El Rayo Taqueria for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/303545744/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Forest Bathing with Gently Flourish
2025-01-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life.
Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide, who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business Gently Flourish.
Attendees should bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and insect repellent.
Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience.

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2025-01-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Broadturn Farm
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member and local young professional, invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring Broadturn Farm Preserve. Then, we’ll head to El Rayo Taqueria for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/305120841/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Preschool Storytime
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. The topic of our books and games will be hibernation and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Coastal Birding
2025-01-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Ferry Beach, 50 Ferry Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 birds and winter ecology are welcome, no previous birding experience required.
Location: Ferry Beach, Scarborough

Snowshoe Tour
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Diane Neal, SLT Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Fuller Farm. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The trails at Fuller Farm provide spectacular views but winter allows access to even more areas of the property.
This event is open to all ages and is good for all fitness levels, although participants will need to provide their own snowshoes. Please dress for winter.
The event will go on with or without snow. If there is not enough snow for snowshoes, please, wear boots with sturdy traction. We highly suggest you bring ice traction for you boots: micro-spikes, yak trax, nanospikes, etc.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Nature Book Club for Kids
2025-01-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | SLT Office, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Does your child love to read and also love talking about the natural world? Bring them to the Scarborough Land Trust’s monthly Nature Book Club for Kids! Led by SLT’s volunteer educator, Kelly Pietrzak, book club is geared for readers aged 8-13. For the first meeting, please bring any book relating to nature: animals, plants, seasons, environment. If your child has not read anything they want to share, still come to discover new titles to spark their love of nature. A small craft will be completed at each meeting.

Nature book club, previously held at the Scarborough Library, is now in SLT’s conference room. Meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30; come to one or all. Light snacks will be provided, please bring along a drink.

Winter Wildlife Tracking
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Broadturn Farm
Join Samantha Wolf, SLT’s Stewardship Director, for a workshop on identifying wildlife tracks! We will practice identifying the parts of the track and look for common species.
Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather.

Birds, Plants & Imagination: A Family-Friendly Nature Walk has been postponed until 2/23
2025-02-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Raising children in a world defined by a changing climate can be overwhelming. The uncertainties are real, but so are the possibilities. Knowing people will protect what they love, this walk helps children, and their adults, fall in love with the natural world. On this winter walk, we’ll learn about some of the birds and plants that call Scarborough home. We’ll also tap into our imaginations and build relationships with the alive and wise world that surrounds us.

This walk will be co-led by Nicole Diroff, a United Church of Christ minister and Maine Master Naturalist, and Elliott, her 11 year old son and bird enthusiast. People of all ages are welcome for this intergenerational program.

Please dress for the weather. Snow pants, warm gloves and boots with spikes are encouraged.

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks
2025-02-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member, and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/305462710/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Preschool Storytime
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. The topic of our books and games will be animals in winter and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Forest Bathing with Gently Flourish
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life.
Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide, who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business Gently Flourish.
Attendees should bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience.

Women's Walk
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 preserves.
These walks average 60-90 mins in length with a leisurely pace as we observe the landscape and wildlife. Bring binoculars or a camera if you are so inclined. Much of the terrain will be flat (either dirt or grass surfaces) but expect that there will brief uphill stretches, wood crossings for boggy areas, and some uneven ground (rocks, tree roots). Trails could be wet with dew or muddy if there have been recent rains, although we will postpone or reschedule if inclement weather is forecasted during the event itself. As always, we recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and sunscreen as appropriate.
Parking can be limited on good weather weekends, so if you are bringing a companion, please carpool.
Although most SLT properties are dog friendly, we ask that you not bring dogs to this event.

Birds, Plants, and Imagination: A Family-Friendly Walk
2025-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks
2025-02-23 14:30 - 17:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member, and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306177595/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Star Party Has Been Rescheduled Due to Cloudy/Rainy Forecast
2025-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us as we partner with Southern Maine Astronomers (www.southernmaineastronomers.org) for a tour of the night sky, a discussion of the importance of dark sky preservation, and a closer look at wonders like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and numerous nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes.

Please note that parking at Fuller Farm is limited; please try to carpool if possible. Also, our cloud/rain date is April 26th at 7:00pm.

Snowshoe Tour
2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Diane Neal, SLT Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Pleasant Hill Preserve. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The trails at Pleasant Hill provide spectacular views but winter allows access to even more areas of the property.
This free event is open to all ages and is good for all fitness levels, although participants will need to provide their own snowshoes. Please dress for winter.
The event will go on with or without snow. If there is not enough snow for snowshoes, please, wear boots with sturdy traction. We highly suggest you bring ice traction for you boots: micro-spikes, yak trax, nanospikes, etc.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Preschool Storytime
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. The topic of our books and games will be animals in the winter and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Get Outside and Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2025-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring Fuller Farms Preserve. Then, we’ll head to Oak & Ember for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306384323/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Conservation Options for Your Property
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
Are you interested in conserving your property into the future? Do you want to ensure that special natural areas or certain uses, such as farming or forestry, won’t be lost to development? Join the Scarborough Land Trust in an informational program discussing the different options available to landowners to protect their properties.
Instructor: Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director, Scarborough Land Trust Cost: $5

To register, visit the Scarborough Adult Education website at https://scarborough.maineadulted.org/course/conservation-options-for-your-property/

Forest Bathing
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life.
Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide, who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business Gently Flourish.
Attendees should bring comfortable walking shoes/boots and weather-appropriate clothing.
Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience.

A Peace of Forest Screening
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
We have partnered with local area land trusts to present this very special screening of A Peace of Forest, a quiet wildlife movie filmed in Maine. After the viewing at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland, there will be a short Q & A with the filmmakers. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film begins at 7:00pm. You can find out more about this unique film and watch a trailer at https://apeaceofforest.com/ .
To register, visit the Falmouth Land Trust’s ticket sale page

An Introduction to Birds and Birding
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
Led by an experienced birder and ecologist, this course will walk you through identifying birds found in Southern Maine. We will cover the different families of birds, habitats, life histories, binoculars, field guides, and more. In addition, we will discuss several natural history and conservation topics related to the world of birds. This is a two part evening program followed by a Saturday field trip.
Instructor: Andrew Mackie, Executive Director, Scarborough Land Trust; Classroom Dates: Tuesday, April 8 – 15, 6 – 8 PM Field Trip: Saturday, May 3, 8 -10 AM; Cost: $35
To register, visit the Scarborough Adult Education website at https://scarborough.maineadulted.org/course/an-introduction-to-birds-and-birding/

Outdoor Storytime
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy an engaging spring story, interactive activity, and short nature walk with Jennifer. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Please consider wearing boots as our trails are sometimes muddy in the spring.
