Scarborough Land Trust

Native Seed Sowing Workshop
2022-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cabela’s Community Room, 100 Cabela's Blvd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 native seeds! Participants will go home with two pots sown with native seeds and the inspiration to sow more species in late fall/early winter.
Heather McCargo, founder of The Wild Seed Project, is an educator with 35 years of expertise in plant propagation, landscape design, and conservation. She was the head plant propagator at the New England Wildflower Society’s Garden in the Woods during the 1990s, worked at several landscape architecture/planning firms specializing in ecological design, and has been a contributor to several research projects with USAID, the National Gardening Association, and MOFGA. She has lectured nationally and is widely published in journals and magazines such as Horticulture and American Nurseryman. More locally, Heather designed the master plan for the medicinal gardens at Avena Botanicals in Rockland and was the creator and lead teacher for the Bay School’s Agricultural Arts program. Heather has a B.A. in plant ecology from Hampshire College, and an M.A. from the Conway School of Landscape Design.
Class fee is $30 which covers pots, soil, seeds and the workshop.
Tickets are sold per person. Register below.

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Apple Pressing and Story Time
2022-10-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 Kelly Pietrzak. Kelly loves to work with children: from coaching youth sports, to leading youth nature hikes, to homeschooling her own two children. She previously ran a nature education business for preschool aged children and has a Master’s in Education teaching mostly middle school math but also at the elementary and college level. She loves to camp, tend her ever expanding gardens, and trail run with the family dog. This is the third year Kelly has led walks for children with Scarborough Land Trust, and her second year serving on SLT’s Communication, Education, and Outreach Committee.
No sign up required.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release

Fall Migratory Bird Walk
2022-10-15 08:00 - 09:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 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. Those registering as a group are only required to register ONCE, representing the party arriving in their vehicle. Registration capacity is limited by parking. *1 ticket equals 1 car*
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Contemplative Fall Walk
2022-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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, listen to the whispers of the wisdom of the forest, and practice pausing to appreciate fall wonders.This walk will be led by Nicole Diroff, who is training to be a Maine Master Naturalist and serves as Program Director at The BTS Center, where she focuses on spiritual leadership for a climate-changed world.Families with children ages 8 and older are welcome to participate in this program.
Bring insect repellent, sun screen, water, and a snack.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form
Registration capacity is limited by parking. Those registering as a group and traveling in one vehicle are only required to register once. *1 car equals 1 reservation*

Native Plant Walk
2022-10-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 a variety of native shrubs and trees. We will learn which species are adaptable to gardens and developed landscapes, their edible and medicinal properties, unusual reproductive strategies, and the threats to their survival. Learning to recognize the native species in our midst is the first step toward advocating for their conservation.

Heather McCargo, founder of The Wild Seed Project, is an educator with 35 years of expertise in plant propagation, landscape design, and conservation. She was the head plant propagator at the New England Wildflower Society’s Garden in the Woods during the 1990s, worked at several landscape architecture/planning firms specializing in ecological design, and has been a contributor to several research projects with USAID, the National Gardening Association, and MOFGA. She has lectured nationally and is widely published in journals and magazines such as Horticulture and American Nurseryman. More locally, Heather designed the master plan for the medicinal gardens at Avena Botanicals in Rockland and was the creator and lead teacher for the Bay School’s Agricultural Arts program. Heather has a B.A. in plant ecology from Hampshire College, and an M.A. from the Conway School of Landscape Design.

Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form
Tickets are sold per person. Register below.

History Walk at Pleasant Hill
2022-09-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 has collected, studied, and documented Scarborough history. He is the author of two books, Images of America: Scarborough and Scarborough in the Twentieth Century.
For more information on Scarborough Historical Society please visit: https://scarboroughhistoricalsociety.org/

Bring insect repellent, sun screen, water, and a snack.
Rain date: Friday, September 30 at 4 PM
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Registration capacity is limited by parking. Those registering as a group and traveling in one vehicle are only required to register once. *1 car equals 1 reservation*

The event is full. Please email awilson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to be put on a waiting list.

Invasive Removal Work Day
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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, shovels, and any Personal Protective Equipment. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Remain tick and insect aware.
Need training on invasive identification?
There will be trainings every other Tuesday starting August 9th and ending September 20th at Pleasant Hill Preserve.
Trail work days are scheduled on Saturdays this summer with a rotating location each month.

July 16th and 30th – Pleasant Hill Preserve.
August 13th and 27th – Fuller Farm Preserve.
September 10th and 24th – Blue Point Preserve.

After volunteers have been trained they are encouraged to be autonomous and schedule additional work days for themselves and other volunteers.
There is no need to register but we ask that all participants fill out the Liability and Photo Release Form and Volunteer Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPFXO-twK88yEnwbO7IJ59W3LBfepg9GUW6ofrDwAcBNWAXA/viewform
Questions?
Contact Sami at swolf@scarboroughlandtrust.org

Marsh Bird Walk
2022-09-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Snowy Egret by Ann Blanchard

Join birder Brad Woodward at Scarborough Land Trust’s Blue Point Preserve for a morning bird walk. Brad will lead a program featuring the birds of Scarborough Marsh. Potential species to see are ibises, egrets, herons, and many more.
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. Those registering as a group are only required to register ONCE, representing the party arriving in their vehicle. Registration capacity is limited by parking. *1 ticket equals 1 car*
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

POSTPONED Invasive Species Training
2022-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
POSTPONED–
Those planning to attend the removal day on Sept 10 or Sept 24 can receive a short training at the beginning of the work day.

Under the guidance of our Stewardship Director, learn how to identify and combat invasive species at Scarborough Land Trust properties and in your own backyard! Invasive species are organisms that are non-native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment where they are introduced. Every year the SLT stewardship committee and a team of dedicated volunteers work hard to manage and fight the spread of invasive species across properties. 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, shovels, and any Personal Protective Equipment. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Remain tick and insect aware.
All trainings will take place at Pleasant Hill Preserve.
There will be trainings every other Tuesday starting August 9 and ending September 20.
Trail works days will also be scheduled on Saturdays this summer, and location of those will change each month. After volunteers have been trained they are encouraged to be autonomous and schedule additional work days for themselves and other volunteers.
There is no need to register but we ask that all participants fill out the Liability and Photo Release Form and Volunteer Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPFXO-twK88yEnwbO7IJ59W3LBfepg9GUW6ofrDwAcBNWAXA/viewform
Questions?
Contact Sami at swolf@scarboroughlandtrust.org

Maine Outdoor Film Festival
2022-09-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
SLT will be hosting a screening for the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Memorial Park this September.

This 2-hour screening will feature films about the outdoors that celebrate conservation, wildlife, and the great state of Maine.
About MOFF: Maine Outdoor Film Festival hosts these screenings from Fort Kent to Kittery and brings together conservation, adventure, and the arts.
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Time: Doors: 7:00PM Films: 7:30PM
Admission: Suggested donation $10 to $15
Advance donations are appreciated. Please give what you can.
Rain date is Sunday, September 18

For more information and to view the scheduled list of films go to: https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2022-scarborough/

CANCELLED Invasive Species Training
2022-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
CANCELLED–
Those planning to attend the removal day on Sept 10 or Sept 24 can receive a short training at the beginning of the work day.
Under the guidance of our Stewardship Director, learn how to identify and combat invasive species at Scarborough Land Trust properties and in your own backyard! Invasive species are organisms that are non-native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment where they are introduced. Every year the SLT stewardship committee and a team of dedicated volunteers work hard to manage and fight the spread of invasive species across properties. 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, shovels, and any Personal Protective Equipment. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Remain tick and insect aware.
All trainings will take place at Pleasant Hill Preserve.
There will be trainings every other Tuesday starting August 9 and ending September 20.
Trail works days will also be scheduled on Saturdays this summer, and location of those will change each month. After volunteers have been trained they are encouraged to be autonomous and schedule additional work days for themselves and other volunteers.
There is no need to register but we ask that all participants fill out the Liability and Photo Release Form and Volunteer Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPFXO-twK88yEnwbO7IJ59W3LBfepg9GUW6ofrDwAcBNWAXA/viewform
Questions?
Contact Sami at swolf@scarboroughlandtrust.org

Summer Water Series: Session 2
2022-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Image: Visualization by Sam Learner | https://river-runner.samlearner.com/

Follow a Raindrop and Explore Living Water in Scarborough
Scarborough Land Trust and Friends of Scarborough Marsh are celebrating WATER!
SLT will be hosting a summer series for families and children in collaboration with FOSM. Each week will take a close look at water and its important role in the environment. Each session will be 2 hours long, starting at 3 PM and concluding at 5 PM.
Session 2 – Marshlands POSTPONED TO Wednesday, August 31
In this session, we will explore the marshlands of Scarborough at SLT’s Blue Point Preserve. Why are marshes so smelly? How do the tides affect marshlands? We will learn about the biology and chemistry of saltmarshes. Wetlands are so important to animals- especially birds. Bring binoculars! We could see lots of egrets, blackbirds, and many other marsh birds.
Please Bring:

Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
Layers- for temperature, rain, and tick coverage
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Snacks and water

Activities include science as well as book readings, crafts, and games.
Along the way, we will be using a refractometer to measure the salinity of the water at each location.
Cost: FREE
Recommended Age: 8 years and older (All children must be accompanied by an adult).
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

THE SERIES IS FULL
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Please email awilson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to get on the waiting list.

Invasive Removal Work Day
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

SOLD OUT: 10th Annual Broadturn Farm Dinner
2022-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | ME
Join us on August 25th for Scarborough Land Trust’s 10th Annual Broadturn Farm Dinner.
Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, July 26th at 8am.

To be added to the waitlist, email info@scarboroughlandtrust.org

Summer Water Series: Session 3
2022-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Ferry Beach, 50 Ferry Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Image: Visualization by Sam Learner | https://river-runner.samlearner.com/

Follow a Raindrop and Explore Living Water in Scarborough
Scarborough Land Trust and Friends of Scarborough Marsh are celebrating WATER!
SLT will be hosting a summer series for families and children in collaboration with FOSM. Each week will take a close look at water and its important role in the environment. Each session will be 2 hours long, starting at 3 PM and concluding at 5 PM.
Session 3 – Ocean (Wednesday, August 24)
The last stop will be the ocean. The beach is a great place to witness the power of water. Watching the waves, understanding the tides, collecting seashells are all fun ways to explore and appreciate salt water systems. We will search through intertidal pools and discover beach critters. Learn about “Leave no trace” policies and understand what shouldn’t be taken away from the beaches.
Location update: This program will take place at Ferry Beach
Parking: Ferry Beach is a town operated beach so those with a beach pass will not need to pay. For others, SLT & FOSM will cover parking cost.
Please Bring:

Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
Layers- for temperature, rain, and tick coverage
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Snacks and water

Activities include science as well as book readings, crafts, and games.
Along the way, we will be using a refractometer to measure the salinity of the water at each location.
Cost: FREE
Recommended Age: 8 years and older (All children must be accompanied by an adult).
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

THE SERIES IS FULL
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Please email awilson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to get on the waiting list.

Monarch Story Time and Nature Lesson
2022-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Scarborough Public Library and SLT for Monarch Story Time!
Monarch butterflies have been added to the Endangered Species list. Come learn about what we can do to help these beautiful butterflies. Stories for all ages will be read first, and then we will interact with the caterpillars afterwards in a nature lesson appropriate for preschool aged and older. Dress to explore the perimeter of the pond in search of caterpillars and eggs.
Kelly Pietrzak loves to work with children: from coaching youth sports, to leading youth nature hikes, to homeschooling her own two children. She previously ran a nature education business for preschool aged children and has a Master’s in Education teaching mostly middle school math but also at the elementary and college level. She loves to camp, tend her ever expanding gardens, and trail run with the family dog. This is the third year Kelly has led walks for children with Scarborough Land Trust, and her second year serving on SLT’s Communication, Education, and Outreach Committee.
No sign up required.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release

Invasive Species Training
2022-08-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Under the guidance of our Stewardship Director, learn how to identify and combat invasive species at Scarborough Land Trust properties and in your own backyard! Invasive species are organisms that are non-native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment where they are introduced. Every year the SLT stewardship committee and a team of dedicated volunteers work hard to manage and fight the spread of invasive species across properties. 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, shovels, and any Personal Protective Equipment. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Remain tick and insect aware.
All trainings will take place at Pleasant Hill Preserve.
There will be trainings every other Tuesday starting August 9 and ending September 20.
Trail works days will also be scheduled on Saturdays this summer, and location of those will change each month. After volunteers have been trained they are encouraged to be autonomous and schedule additional work days for themselves and other volunteers.
There is no need to register but we ask that all participants fill out the Liability and Photo Release Form and Volunteer Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPFXO-twK88yEnwbO7IJ59W3LBfepg9GUW6ofrDwAcBNWAXA/viewform
Questions?
Contact Sami at swolf@scarboroughlandtrust.org

Night Sky Guided Tour
2022-08-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Photo: Milky Way seen from Mount Desert Island by Abby Wilson

Join James Shields, a local amateur astronomer, for a guided tour of the night sky! You will learn the names and history of constellations and some of their lore. Participants will learn to use binoculars to search for meteors, satellites, and the increasingly elusive Milky Way. The night sky is constantly active and evolving and with the help of James, you will learn to recognize important astronomical events and features.
Be prepared to walk about a half mile in the dark with the assistance of red-light flashlights. If you do not have a red light, please bring a regular flashlight and we will help you make one with red cellophane. Please bring a portable lawn chair or blanket to sit on. If you have them, bring a pair of binoculars. We recommend insect repellent and a light jacket or layers for the cooler night temperatures!

Registration is PER PERSON.
Tickets are limited because parking is limited. Please carpool if at all possible.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Tabling at Scarborough Summerfest
2022-08-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Kippy Mitchell Sports Complex, Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Visit SLT at the Scarborough Summerfest! Learn about the land trust and find out what events are on the calendar for the end of summer.
There will be music, games, food trucks, and fireworks. Entry is FREE!
More info here: https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/departments/community-services/special-events

SLT Tabling at Farmers Market
2022-08-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Scarborough Farmers Market, 259 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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.

Summer Water Series: Session 1
2022-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Broadturn Farm
Image: Visualization by Sam Learner | https://river-runner.samlearner.com/

Follow a Raindrop and Explore Living Water in Scarborough
Scarborough Land Trust and Friends of Scarborough Marsh are celebrating WATER!
SLT will be hosting a summer series for families and children in collaboration with FOSM. Each week will take a close look at water and its important role in the environment. Each session will be 2 hours long, starting at 3 PM and concluding at 5 PM.
Session 1 – Freshwater (Wednesday, August 10)
We will begin the series with a trip to Broadturn Farm where participants can explore streams with dip nets and magnifying glasses. Here we will look for macroinvertebrates, check out the clay stream sediment, and turn over rocks to see salamanders.
Please Bring:

Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
Layers- for temperature, rain, and tick coverage
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Snacks and water

Activities include science as well as book readings, crafts, and games.
Along the way, we will be using a refractometer to measure the salinity of the water at each location.
Cost: FREE
Recommended Age: 8 years and older (All children must be accompanied by an adult).
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

If you’d like to join us for all 3 sessions, then you must register for all three sessions.
Sign up for Session 2 HERE: https://scarboroughlandtrust.org/event/summer-water-series-2/
And Session 3 HERE: https://scarboroughlandtrust.org/event/summer-water-series-3
Preregistration is required for this event. Those registering as a group are only required to register ONCE, representing the party arriving in their vehicle. Registration capacity is limited by parking.
*1 ticket equals 1 car*

Save the Date: Float-In Party
2022-08-06 16:00 - 22:00 | ME
Join The Strangely Possibles for the 4th Annual Float-in Party to benefit the Scarborough Land Trust! Enjoy music and a picnic alongside the beautiful Spurwink River this August 6th from 4-10pm.
For everyone who floats down the river from Higgins Beach to the party at 173 Spurwink Rd, a contribution will be made to the Scarborough Land Trust.
All questions should be directed to the hosts, The Strangely Possibles.
Stay tuned for details on SLT and The Strangely Possibles social media pages!

Pollinator Story Time and Nature Program
2022-08-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Scarborough Public Library’s Youth Services Manager, Deanna McNamara for story time. Deanna has been a Children Librarian in Biddeford, Gorham, and now Scarborough. In 2012, Maine Library Association elected Deanna the Maine Librarian of the Year. She loves connecting with families and is excited to be a part of Scarborough’s community.
Story time will feature books about beetles, butterflies, and bees! Pollinators are so important in nature, food, and science. Learn all about the bugs that you can find pollinating meadow wildflowers in Scarborough. There will be a nature walk after the stories, where kids will find wildflowers and bugs to identify using magnifying glasses (Bring a magnifying glass if you have one!).
No registration required.

Bat Program
2022-07-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Broadturn Farm
Photo credit: Larry Master, www.masterimages.org

Bats: Fact vs. Myth
Join us in the field to talk about these misunderstood creatures. We will go over the species of bats found in Maine and their current conservation status. In addition, we will dispel some myths frequently held about bats. Hopefully at dusk we can see some bats starting to fly around and feed for the night. Using a bat detector and an iPhone we will try to identify several species of bats from their ultrasonic frequencies.
Suitable for ages 12 to 100. Please be prepared for a short walk and mosquitoes. In the event of bad weather, the rain date will be Wednesday, August 3rd.
Location update: This program will take place at Broadturn Farm

Arts on the Lawn
2022-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
SLT will be joining Scarborough Public Library for their “Arts on the Lawn” event!
Come visit our table for a nature-themed craft!
Rain date: July 31st
Visit the Library’s website for more info: https://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/events/arts-lawn

Invasive Removal Work Day
2022-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

CANCELLED Near and Far: A Nature Walk with Abby
2022-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Photo: Sunburst Lichen and Yellow-rumped Warbler by Abby Wilson

Abby Wilson is SLT’s Summer Education and Communications Specialist. She enjoys walking the properties and identifying wildflowers, trees, lichens, and other members of the natural world. Join her on a general nature walk to the observation platform and back at Libby River Farm Preserve.
Explore nature near and far!

Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway critters like egrets, ibises, and blackbirds.
Bring a magnifying glass to observe the teeny-tiny bugs, lichens, and flowers. (Magnifying glasses can be provided, but bring yours if you have one!)
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 about 2 miles.
Pre-registration is required. Those registering as a group are only required to register ONCE, representing the party arriving in their vehicle. Registration capacity is limited by parking. *1 ticket equals 1 car*
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form
