Scarborough Land Trust

Invasive Species Training
2022-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Save the Date: Float-In Party
2022-08-06 16:00 - 22:00
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, 2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill 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

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

CANCELLED: Firefly Watch with Don Salvatore
2022-07-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 project – observing and counting fireflies. This will be similar to the firefly program in early July, with an added bonus. (Whether you attended that program or not, you are welcome to join us!)
Don Salvatore was a science educator at the Museum of Science in Boston for over 30 years and a curator of the Firefly Watch Citizen Science Project.
We will be walking in the dark, so please bring a flashlight (preferably one with red light capabilities). The entire program takes place outside, please bring appropriate clothing as well as insect repellent. Program suitable for all ages.

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*

Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

SLT Tabling at Farmers Market
2022-07-17 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.

Youth Wildflower Walk
2022-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 a snack if you’d like! Long pants are recommended. If you have binoculars, feel free to bring them along!
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.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release

Mushroom Foraging
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 for mushrooms, discussing our finds as we go. The species we are likely to find vary depending on season and location. By the end of class, participants will walk away with growing confidence in several choice species and inspiration to learn more. As always, we recommend sturdy footwear and insect repellant. Remain tick and insect aware! If you have a mushroom guide, bring it along. If you’d like one, you can purchase a guide through Scarborough Land Trust ahead of the event. Call the office to learn more at (207)289-1199.
Bio: Louis Giller has spent about a decade studying, growing, foraging, and most importantly, eating mushrooms. His mycological journey began at the University of Denver where he studied environmental science and conducted oyster mushroom research inspired by MycoCelebrity Paul Stamets. He found North Spore about 4 years ago, where he primarily works on product production, education, and community outreach.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form
Updated: Tickets $35/individual, to be sold by NorthSpore
Get tickets at https://northspore.com/products/event-mushroom-identification-walk-at-fuller-farm

Firefly Program
2022-07-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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.” We will be walking in the dark, so please bring a flashlight. Program suitable for all ages. The entire program takes place outside, please bring appropriate clothing as well as insect repellent.

Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

Story Time at the Survivor Elm
2022-06-29 10:00 - 23:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 the mowed grass just past the kiosk. Please bring a blanket to sit on and be prepared for mosquitoes and ticks. At the conclusion of story time (10:30) join Kelly and her kids on a hike to explore the property. An ADA accessible trail will lead us towards the barn on the property for a mini nature lesson. Families wanting to explore onto the trails can continue on with Kelly or return on the same trail back to the parking lot.

Wildflower Walk
2022-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 10am til 12pm. Program lead Becky Warren Seel has deep family connections to this property and is very knowledgeable about the wildflowers that grow there and where to find them. We hope to see little orchids called Rose Pogonia and Grass Pink, as well as a number of other unusual flowers and plants, such as Sundew. The event is free, but parking is limited so pre-registration is required. Wear boots for wet areas and bring bug spray for ticks.
Rain Date: June 23rd.
Note SLT’s Liability and Photo Release Form

SLT Tabling at Farmers Market
2022-06-12 09:00 - 13:00
Come visit us at the Scarborough Farmers Market on June 12th between 9am to 1pm to learn about what we do and what’s coming up this summer! The Scarborough Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Town Hall at 259 US Route 1.

Fern Walk
2022-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Ferns grow along so many of Maine’s trails. Have you ever wondered how to identify them? Join Mike Windsor for a fern walk at Libby River Farm on June 11th at 9am to learn how to differentiate between the fronds and pinnae of ferns. This program is free, although preregistration is required due to limited parking.
