Scarborough Land Trust

Winter Tree ID Walk
2024-01-21 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
In Maine, our trees are leafless for half of the year or more, so we must find other clues to tell them apart when they are dormant. On this walk we will learn to identify common trees by their buds, twigs, bark, and structure.

Andy Kapinos is a Field Naturalist at Maine Audubon. Originally from Western Massachusetts, he has worked previously as a high school teacher of Nature Study and Birding, and studied Agroecology at the Swedish Agricultural University and Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences at UMass – Amherst. His interests include birds, native plants, ethnobotany, ecology, and the intersections therein. He also enjoys cooking, playing music, and hiking with his dog Rosie.

Winter Women's Walk
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Come join 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 a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events.
These will be leisurely walks averaging 45-60 mins in length. 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). We recommend bringing micro spikes or other traction aids for shoes to allow for better stability, but we will also have a few sets to lend out. And if there’s been recent snow, snowshoes are welcome.
We are intending to keep this a monthly event through the winter, as we had such positive feedback on the initial pilot walks.
Although SLT properties are dog friendly, we are asking that you not bring dogs to this event.

Contemplative Winter Walk
2024-02-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
The Contemplative Winter Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world.Your imagination will be sparked as we learn about animal tracks and signs in winter. We’ll talk about the animals and birds that call Pleasant Hill Preserve home, and their cold weather behaviors. We’ll also engage in contemplative practice, opening our minds and hearts as we relate to an alive and wise landscape.This walk will be led by Nicole Diroff, a Maine Master Naturalist, United Church of Christ minister, and Program Director at The BTS Center, focused on spiritual leadership in a climate-changed world.Families with children age 8 and older are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for the entire time. Spikes and snow pants are recommended.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Snowshoe Tour of Pleasant Hill Preserve
2024-02-10 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

Winter Wildlife Tracks
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
Join Samantha Wolf, SLT’s Stewardship Director, for a two-part workshop on identifying wildlife tracks! We will practice identifying the parts of the track and look for common species.
This is a family friendly event, but please leave pets at home so we have a better chance of viewing wildlife. Visit the Libby River Preserve page for information about the trails we will visit.
Please wear sturdy boots and dress weather appropriately. TRAILS MAY BE ICY – PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN ICE TRACTION – Yaktrax, poles, etc.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Location: Libby River Preserve – 320 Black Point Rd

Women's Walk
2024-02-24 10:00 - 23:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

Beaver Land Book Release
2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:30 | ME
About 45 mins of conversation/reading and then 10 or so minutes for audience questions and then any additional time for signing/personalizations.
Leila Philip, author of Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America
Print: A Bookstore in partnership with The Scarborough Land Trust

Coastal Birding with Andrew Mackie
2024-03-02 09:00 - 10:30 | 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

Pre registration required.

Showshoe Tour of Fuller Farm
2024-03-09 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

Women's Walk
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Come join 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 a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events.
These will be leisurely walks averaging 60 mins in length. 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 reschedule if inclement weather is forecasted during the event itself. As always, we recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear.
Although SLT properties are dog friendly, we are asking that you not bring dogs to this event.

Woodcock Watch
2024-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 flashlight is recommended as is dressing for the weather.

Scarborough Marsh Clean Up
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | 92 Pine Point Rd, 92 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

Women's Walk
2024-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

GapTracks: Assessing Both Wildlife and Human Use of the Eastern Trail’s GAP section
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
The GapTracks Project began in February of 2017 by deploying game cameras to assess the wildlife community before, during, and after trail construction along the Eastern Trail and Nonesuch River in Scarborough. The goal of this project is to document and share (via Facebook, Instagram, public presentations) what wildlife use the forest where the trail will be built and to make management recommendations on how to best balance human and wildlife use of this important resource. This project is run by Dr. Noah Perlut and students from the University of New England, including the Terrestrial Wildlife class.

Feathers Over Freeport
2024-04-27 | ME
SLT will have a booth at Feathers over Freeport, an annual event sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry focusing on bird watching and nature discovery. Stop by our table to learn more about SLT and participate in an educational bird activity.

Visit https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/feathers_over_freeport.shtml for more information and a schedule of events.

Annual Spring Clean Up Day
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us Saturday, May 4
9:00am-12:00pm
for SLT’s annual Spring Clean Up at Pleasant Hill, Sewell Woods, Fuller Farm, Warren Woods, and Libby River Preserves!
Clean up tasks will vary between preserves, but volunteers should generally expect the following:
Litter collection (trash grabbers and dog waste bags provided)
Trimming trailside growth back to keep at least a 3 ft wide corridor
Hiking out debris from dump sites
Raking out leaves and mud from drainage areas and under bog bridges
Spreading woodchips on mucky areas
Installing trail signs or painting blazes
Cutting invasive species
Volunteers should dress in layers and wear sturdy closed-toed and water-resistant footwear. Sunscreen and insect repellent are strongly advised! Light refreshments are available.
SLT will provide tools, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their favorite pruners or folding saws if they prefer for trail trimming and invasive species removal.
For questions, contact Samantha Wolf, Stewardship Director, at swolf@scarboroughlandtrust.org
Sign Up Here and select your favorite preserve so we know who will be joining us!

Contemplative Spring Walk
2024-05-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
The Contemplative Spring 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 seasons, this series of contemplative walks features reflection, gratitude, and nature ID.
During this Spring Walk your perception will be expanded as you relate to Pleasant Hill Preserve through all four senses. We’ll learn about amazing bird features as we listen for their songs and track their movements. We’ll also engage in contemplative practice, opening our minds and hearts as we relate to an alive and wise landscape.This walk will be led by Nicole Diroff, a Maine Master Naturalist, United Church of Christ minister, and Program Director at The BTS Center, focused on spiritual leadership in a climate-changed world.Families with children age 8 and older are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for the entire time. Sunscreen and tick preventatives are recommended. Also, binoculars are encouraged if you have them!

We highly suggest you wear boots/shoes with sturdy traction. Please dress in layers. Bring rain protective gear, water, and a snack.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

The Importance of Native Plants to Bird Diversity
2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Claudia Thompson, Founder of Grow Native Massachusetts and Landscape Ecologist
With many native bird populations in steep decline, how we create and manage our landscapes to support bird diversity is more important than ever. Come learn what you can do in your own garden or landscape to create essential habitat that supports life for a wide variety of landbird species— from songbirds to owls, woodpeckers, and more. Native plants are one of the essential ingredients, and this program will also highlight some of the valuable native species that you will be able to procure at our upcoming Native Plant Sale on June 1.

Migratory Bird Walk
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join local birder Brad Woodward at Blue Point Preserve for a morning migratory bird walk.
Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t forget water, a snack, layers, sunscreen, and insect repellent!
This program is suitable for all ages, however, the total distance walked will be over a mile.
Pre-registration is required.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2024-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member, and local young professional.
Connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a knowledgeable guide, exploring the beauty of Pleasant Hill Preserve. Then, we’ll head to O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant and Bar for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
Pre-registration is required. Please dress for spring weather and mud.

Spring Bird Walk
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Blue Heron Preserve, 51 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074
Join SLT Executive Director Andrew Mackie at Blue Heron Preserve for a morning migratory bird walk.
Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t forget water, a snack, layers, sunscreen, and insect repellent!
This program is suitable for all ages, however, the total distance walked will be over a mile.
Pre-registration is required.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Women's Walk
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, 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 (migrating birds, wildflowers beginning to appear, etc). 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.
8 spots will be available here and 12 will be offered through our MeetUp group: https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/.
Although most SLT properties are dog friendly, we ask that you not bring dogs to this event.

Migratory Bird Walk
2024-05-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join local birder Brad Woodward at Fuller Farm Preserve for a morning migratory bird walk.
Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t forget water, a snack, layers, sunscreen, and insect repellent!
This program is suitable for all ages, however, the total distance walked will be over a mile.
Pre-registration is required.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

CANCELLED - Wildflower Walk
2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
CANCELLED – Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods. Becky Warren Seel has deep family connections to this property and is intimately knowledgeable of the wildflowers that populate it. The event is free, but parking is limited so pre-registration is required. Wear boots for wet areas and bring bug spray for ticks.

Native Plant Sale and Spring Festival
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Broadturn Farm
Artisans to shop from
Food by The Pink Waffle and Ivy Hill Baking Co.
Guided explorations on SLT trails
Children’s Activities
…and of course Native Plant Shopping!
Join us for a fun day at Broadturn Farm!
Place a presale order now here or shop on the day of the sale

Women's Walk
2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Broadturn Farm
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 (migrating birds, wildflowers beginning to appear, etc). 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.

Pollinators! with the Scarborough Land Trust and Scarborough Public Library
2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us at the Scarborough Public Library for this kid-focused program on the role and importance of pollinators!
SLT volunteer Kelly Pietrzak will lead an activity using Jell-o to mimic pollination, read a story about pollinators, and offer hand painting.
Space is limited, so registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot.

Wildflower Walk
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods. Becky Warren Seel has deep family connections to this property and is intimately knowledgeable of the wildflowers that populate it. The event is free, but parking is limited so pre-registration is required. Wear boots for wet areas and bring bug spray for ticks.

Morning Yoga at Broadturn Farm
2024-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Broadturn Farm
Join instructor Heather Guglielmo for a morning of yoga among the flowers at Broadturn Farm.
Heather is from NY & NH and fell in love with Maine and stayed. She started her yoga practice about nine years ago, and holds her RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training with the Fluid Yoga School through Samudra in Biddeford, ME. Her infectious laughter, kind heart, love for Thriller Flash Mob, 80’s music, her two dogs and Ireland will keep you coming back for more. She loves to teach outside and looks forward to teaching with SLT again this Summer!
Attendees should bring their own yoga mat or towel, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and insect repellent. We will plan to be outside unless weather moves us into the barn.
All ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Firefly Walk - Virtual Presentation
2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Due to potential inclement weather, low firefly activity, and a high number of mosquitoes, tonight’s Firefly Walk has been changed to a virtual presentation via Zoom at 7:00pm. Our instructor, Don Salvatore, will offer his firefly presentation with time for questions starting at 7:00pm and lasting about an hour.
After registering below, you will receive an email with access to the Zoom presentation.
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 the “Secret Lives of Fireflies.”
Please note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form.
