In partnership with Scarborough Public Library, free 10:00am story time will feature books about trees! Join Kelly under the Survivor Elm at the Scarborough Land Trust Pleasant Hill Preserve. The Elm is located in the field on the right hand side of the parking lot and can be reached with a minimal, easy walk to…
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…
This mushroom walk is designed to be an introduction to the Mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From there, we’ll head into the forest and scan…
Wildflowers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Learn how to identify them with Kelly Pietrzak! Kelly is a youth outdoor educator, local parent, and SLT volunteer. She will teach you where to find the usual and unusual flowers at Warren Woods Preserve. Please wear comfortable footwear for walking and bring bug spray. Bring water and…
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,…
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.
Image: Photinus firefly by Don Salvatore Unfortunately this program has been cancelled. Watching fireflies is a fun summer activity, but it can also help scientists better understand these fascinating beetles! This program will feature an informative talk on fireflies as well as an introduction to citizen science. We will be participating in a citizen science…
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…
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,…
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
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…
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…
