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…
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…
The Contemplative Winter Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world.Your imagination will be sparked as we learn about animal tracks and signs in winter. We'll talk about the animals and birds that call Pleasant Hill Preserve home, and their cold…
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…
Join Samantha Wolf, SLT's Stewardship Director, for a two-part workshop on identifying wildlife tracks! We will practice identifying the parts of the track and look for common species. This is a family friendly event, but please leave pets at home so we have a better chance of viewing wildlife. Visit the Libby River Preserve page…
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…
