Costumes and Apple Pressing Join us at the library for story time, crafts, and apple pressing - all in costume! Kids can wear their Halloween costume and have a turn dumping apples in and cranking the press to make our own apple cider. Be sure to bring a cup for sampling. Also, if anyone wants…
The Scarborough Conservation Commission, Scarborough Land Trust, Scarborough Public Library, and Friends of Scarborough Marsh invite you to learn about how our critical natural resources may be impacted in the future and how groups are working to protect them. The third part of the Series will be November 2, 2023, 6:30 pm at the Scarborough Public Library. Attendance is free, but…
Women’s Walk Come join 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 a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events.…
Join Maine amateur astronomer James Shields 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 in the sky such as Orion's Nebula, galaxies,…
How the Personalities of Small Mammals Shape the Growth of Forests Scarborough Town Hall Chambers 259 US-1, Scarborough, ME We all know our cats and dogs have personalities, but have you ever wondered about the squirrels in your backyard? How would you evaluate personality traits in squirrels, mice, or voles and why would you…
Join Maine amateur astronomer James Shields 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 in the sky such as Orion's Nebula, galaxies,…
Come join 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 a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events. These will be leisurely walks averaging 45-60…
Join Scarborough Land Trust educator Kelly Pietrzak to celebrate daylight returning. By the end of the week, our mornings will start to get brighter, earlier! Let's celebrate with stories, movement, and a luminaria craft. Bring a clean glass jar, if you have one, for the craft. Free to attend.
Join Samantha Wolf, SLT's Stewardship Director, for a workshop on identifying wildlife tracks! We will practice identifying the parts of the track and look for common species. Please wear boots and dress weather appropriately. Location TBD
The Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) and the Wild Seed Project will present on the current state of Ash Trees and the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in Maine, what these organizations are doing to conserve Ash trees, and how community members can help. Presenter Bios: Emily Francis (she/her) is a UMaine PhD…
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…
In Maine, our trees are leafless for half of the year or more, so we must find other clues to tell them apart when they are dormant. On this walk we will learn to identify common trees by their buds, twigs, bark, and structure. Andy Kapinos is a Field Naturalist at Maine Audubon. Originally from Western Massachusetts, he has worked…
