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,…
Join Rodney Laughton, past President of Scarborough Historical Society, for a history walk at Pleasant Hill Preserve. Learn about the general history of the area and what the people who lived on farms in Scarborough would have been doing at this time of year. Rodney Laughton is a Scarborough native who for over 40 years…
Join SLT and Wild Seed Project for an autumn plant walk at Pleasant Hill Preserve! Woodlands and meadows contain a variety of interesting native plants and have a story to tell about landscape history. In this native plant walk, Heather will highlight the surprising diversity of species native to Maine, including fall wildflowers, ferns, and…
The Contemplative Fall Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world. A celebration of trees in fall, this walk balances naturalist knowledge with gratitude and reflection. Learn about the Elm tree that lives next to the Pleasant Hill Preserve parking lot,…
Palm Warbler by Abby Wilson Learn about Maine’s fall songbirds and migratory species along the Atlantic Flyway! Fuller Farm is a great place to study birdlife. Birder Brad Woodward will show attendees the best locations to see fall favorites such as waxwings, warblers, and sparrows. Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t…
Join Scarborough Land Trust and Scarborough Public Library to celebrate apple season with a story time and cider pressing event! We will read stories about apple varieties and trees, then use a press to make cider. Bring your own apples if you wish to use the press! Storytime and cider pressing will be led by…
In this workshop, Heather will lead a hands-on experience in native seed propagation, from ecologically-responsible seed collection and storing procedures to germination techniques. We will learn about wildflowers, shrubs, trees and ferns, with an emphasis on outdoor seed sowing in pots or growing beds. Be prepared to dig your hands deep into the diversity of…
Saco Valley Land Trust and Scarborough Land Trust have teamed up to offer a presentation and Q&A by Tom Doak of Maine Woodland Owners, focused on the impacts of climate change to Maine's forests, and what we can do to both protect and improve our forested lands for the future. The presentation and Q&A will…
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…
Story time and easy hike at Blue Point with Kelly Kelly will read stories about the season of fall, acorns, and Indigenous peoples. The hike to the reading spot is about 1 mile roundtrip. All ages welcome. Kelly Pietrzak loves to work with children: from coaching youth sports, to leading youth nature hikes, to homeschooling…
In partnership with Friends of Scarborough Marsh, we will be hosting a presentation on big trees! This program will highlight important trees in Maine and specifically the Portland area. It will also explore history and connections to wildlife. Kevin Martin is an author and boatbuilder. He has over 40 years of experience working with wood.…
Scarborough Land Trust will be hosting a presentation and discussion on coastal climate change. Joined by guests Peter Slovinsky, Marine Geologist for the Maine Geological Survey, and Jeremy Gabrielson, Senior Conservation and Community Planner at Maine Coast Heritage Trust, this presentation will explore how the coast is affected by climate change, what the future entails,…
