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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…