Come learn about which of Maine's animals hibernate! Join Scarborough Land Trust's volunteer educator Kelly Pietrzak for stories, songs, and a craft. Children are encouraged to bring along a stuffed animal that can be seen in Maine. We will discuss how the real animal manages in our winter environment. Dress warmly and bring something to…
Join Diane Neal, SLT Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Fuller Farm 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 Overlook Trail at Fuller provides beautiful winter views of…
Join Kam Culbertson, SLT Volunteer, for a program on identifying wildlife tracks in the snow! Fisher (Pekania pennanti) tracks This program will feature an introduction to wildlife tracking followed by practicing these new skills in the field. Learn how to identify tracks based on the parts of the track, overall shape, gait pattern, and size.…
Join Maine amateur astronomer James Shields, and Scout Troop 35 from Yarmouth, for a night sky tour of the constellations. We will discuss the lore behind the constellations and how the ancients used the night sky to tell time, the start of the seasons, and navigate. We will also be using telescopes to view objects…
Join the Scarborough Land Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Trust International (http://amphibianreptile.org) in discovering the secrets of vernal pool wetlands. These seasonal, temporary wetlands are vital breeding habitat for several salamander and frog species in Maine. We will spend the first part of the workshop discussing vernal pools (unheated barn) and the second part in…
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…
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…
In partnership with The Scarborough Public Library, please join instructor Dan Kehlenbach for a class on Nature Photography. Whether alone or with others, exploring nature with a camera is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the world around you. Nature is everywhere-- you don't have to travel to far-off destinations to make photographs. Requirements for class:…
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…
Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods on Saturday, May 13th. 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 Rhodora, Mayflowers, a number of other spring flowers, and possibly…
Join Andrew Mackie, SLT’s Executive Director, and Eddie Woodin for an afternoon bird walk at Broadturn Farm. Andrew and Mr. Woodin will take participants on a short hike and help participants identify birds they observe along the way. This program will be geared towards beginning and intermediate birders but all ages and skill levels…