Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks
2025-02-09 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member, and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/305462710/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Preschool Storytime
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. The topic of our books and games will be animals in winter and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Forest Bathing with Gently Flourish
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life.
Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide, who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business Gently Flourish.
Attendees should bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience.

Women's Walk
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, 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. 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.

Birds, Plants, and Imagination: A Family-Friendly Walk
2025-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Raising children in a world defined by a changing climate can be overwhelming. The uncertainties are real, but so are the possibilities. Knowing people will protect what they love, this walk helps children, and their adults, fall in love with the natural world. On this winter walk, we’ll learn about some of the birds and plants that call Scarborough home. We’ll also tap into our imaginations and build relationships with the alive and wise world that surrounds us.

This walk will be co-led by Nicole Diroff, a United Church of Christ minister and Maine Master Naturalist, and Elliott, her 11 year old son and bird enthusiast. People of all ages are welcome for this intergenerational program.

Please dress for the weather. Snow pants, warm gloves and boots with spikes are encouraged.

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks
2025-02-23 14:30 - 17:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member, and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306177595/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Nature Book Club for Kids
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | SLT Office, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Does your child love to read and also love talking about the natural world? Bring them to the Scarborough Land Trust’s monthly Nature Book Club for Kids! Led by SLT’s volunteer educator, Kelly Pietrzak, book club is geared for readers aged 8-13. For the first meeting, please bring any book relating to nature: animals, plants, seasons, environment. If your child has not read anything they want to share, still come to discover new titles to spark their love of nature. A small craft will be completed at each meeting.

Nature book club, previously held at the Scarborough Library, is now in SLT’s conference room. Meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30; come to one or all. Light snacks will be provided, please bring along a drink.

Star Party Has Been Rescheduled Due to Cloudy/Rainy Forecast
2025-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us as we partner with Southern Maine Astronomers (www.southernmaineastronomers.org) for a tour of the night sky, a discussion of the importance of dark sky preservation, and a closer look at wonders like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and numerous nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes.

Please note that parking at Fuller Farm is limited; please try to carpool if possible. Also, our cloud/rain date is April 26th at 7:00pm.

Snowshoe Tour
2025-03-08 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

Preschool Storytime
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. The topic of our books and games will be animals in the winter and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Coastal Birding
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:30 | 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

Get Outside and Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2025-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Hanna Hamblen, Scarborough Land Trust Communications Committee Member and local young professional invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring Fuller Farms Preserve. Then, we’ll head to Oak & Ember for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –
https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306384323/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Conservation Options for Your Property
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
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 the Scarborough Land Trust in an informational program discussing the different options available to landowners to protect their properties.
Instructor: Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director, Scarborough Land Trust Cost: $5

To register, visit the Scarborough Adult Education website at https://scarborough.maineadulted.org/course/conservation-options-for-your-property/

Forest Bathing
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life.
Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide, who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business Gently Flourish.
Attendees should bring comfortable walking shoes/boots and weather-appropriate clothing.
Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience.

A Peace of Forest Screening
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
We have partnered with local area land trusts to present this very special screening of A Peace of Forest, a quiet wildlife movie filmed in Maine. After the viewing at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland, there will be a short Q & A with the filmmakers. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film begins at 7:00pm. You can find out more about this unique film and watch a trailer at https://apeaceofforest.com/ .
To register, visit the Falmouth Land Trust’s ticket sale page

An Introduction to Birds and Birding
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
Led by an experienced birder and ecologist, this course will walk you through identifying birds found in Southern Maine. We will cover the different families of birds, habitats, life histories, binoculars, field guides, and more. In addition, we will discuss several natural history and conservation topics related to the world of birds. This is a two part evening program followed by a Saturday field trip.
Instructor: Andrew Mackie, Executive Director, Scarborough Land Trust; Classroom Dates: Tuesday, April 8 – 15, 6 – 8 PM Field Trip: Saturday, May 3, 8 -10 AM; Cost: $35
To register, visit the Scarborough Adult Education website at https://scarborough.maineadulted.org/course/an-introduction-to-birds-and-birding/

Outdoor Storytime
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy an engaging spring story, interactive activity, and short nature walk with Jennifer. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

Please consider wearing boots as our trails are sometimes muddy in the spring.

Invasive Species ID and Q&A
2025-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | SLT Office & Zoom, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
This event will focus on basic ID training for common invasive plant species, what plants are on the watch list, and where to find up-to-date information about invasive species and control methods. Hosted at the SLT office, there will be field guides and examples for attendees to examine, and a slideshow to illustrate growth phases throughout the year. This event will be hybrid. Twelve spots available in person. Unlimited spots on Zoom.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86910761094?pwd=[REDACTED]

Remember Winter screening
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Scarborough Public Library for the free short film Remember Winter, followed by a speaker from Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
In Remember Winter, “inspired by old photographs from his grandfather, Gabriel Andrus sets out on cross country skis to explore winter in New Hampshire, meeting locals along the way, and discovering how winter in New Hampshire is changing.” To watch the trailer visit https://youtu.be/WVizvcAjPko or https://gabrielandrus42.wixsite.com/remember-winter—sk .

Addressing Environmental Challenges to Wildlife Through Collaborative Conservation Research
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Scarborough Middle School Cafeteria, 21 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
Join Lucas Savoy to hear more about the vital work of the Biodiversity Research Institute. Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI), is a Maine-based non-profit wildlife conservation and research group, founded in 1998. BRI’s mission is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers. Staff Scientists are involved in a wide range of projects that include national and global initiatives to identify ecological pressures and implement research to develop conservation strategies. Some of BRI’s current projects include minimizing the effects of offshore wind development to avian species, harmonizing hydroelectric practices with Common Loon conservation, mapping the annual movements of secretive bird species to aid in developing their conservation plans, and identifying at-risk species and areas from pollutants, such as mercury and PFAS forever chemicals.

Sustainable Landscaping and Integrated Pest Management
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Gary Fish, State Horticulturist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, will help us explore the wonders of sustainable landscaping. Gary will lead us to discover how this practice contributes to a healthy environment by conserving water, reducing inputs, and creating wildlife habitat. Gary will also show us how integrated pest management can be key to sustainable landscaping. We will learn how to minimize reliance on pesticides by identifying, monitoring, and managing pests with multiple tactics.

Star Party - canceled due to weather (rain & clouds)
2025-04-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us as we partner with Southern Maine Astronomers (www.southernmaineastronomers.org) for a tour of the night sky, a discussion of the importance of dark sky preservation, and a closer look at wonders like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and numerous nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes.

Please note that parking at Fuller Farm is limited; please try to carpool if possible.

The Star Party is canceled due to weather (rain & clouds). We will reschedule in the fall.

Scarborough Marsh Clean-Up
2025-04-27 09:00 - 12:00
Spring Cleanup at Scarborough Marsh

Join the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for this spring Earth Day tradition. We will gather at the Nature Center (92 Pine Point Road) for a cleanup of the marsh and beaches. There will be refreshments and displays and information on how you can be a better steward to this beautiful part of the earth. This event is also sponsored by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Scarborough Land Trust, and the Scarborough Community. We will also be collecting food for Project GRACE. Groups are welcome. Registration is helpful but not required. Register at https://maineaudubon.org/events/spring-clean-up-at-scarborough/

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER/TRAIL CONDITIONS: Women's Walk
2025-04-27 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. 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.
4 slots will be available through the Scarborough Land Trust website and 12 through MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/307449497/.
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.

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2025-04-27 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | 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, invites you to connect with nature, support local businesses, and make friends. We’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring Pleasant Hill Preserve. Then, we’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –

https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306915160/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Annual Spring Clean Up
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00
Join SLT in preparing our trails for summer! Lead Stewards and staff will guide volunteers in trail work and various projects at preserves across town. We have plenty of tools to share, but please bring your own work gloves. Light refreshments and good vibes provided!
Locations: Pleasant Hill, Blue Point, Broadturn Farm, Fuller Farm, Sewell Woods, Warren Woods, and Libby River Preserve
Please use this link to sign up: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UjJJY3W_wDM0jPviIaMrSg

The Buzz on Bees
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
This is your chance to learn answers to all your questions about Maine bees! Such as ‘What types of bees are found in Maine?’ and ‘Why are some bee species in decline? What can we do to protect bee populations in Maine? What plants encourage bees into our landscapes?’ Jennifer Lund, state apiarist, will focus on understanding basic bee biology, nesting requirements, and foraging behavior in order to answer these and many other common questions about bees.
