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 second part of the Series will be October 5, 2023, 6:30 pm at the Scarborough Public Library.  Attendance is free, but…

Join local birder Brad Woodward at Libby River Preserve for a morning migratory bird walk. Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t forget water, a snack, layers, sunscreen, and insect repellent! This program is suitable for all ages, however, the total distance walked will be over a mile. Pre-registration is required. Note SLT’s Liability and…

Portland Forest Playgroup Join us at Scarborough Memorial Park for apple pressing! Kids can have a turn dumping apples in and cranking the press to make our own apple cider. Be sure to bring a cup for sampling. If anyone wants the pressed apple “meat” it makes a great base for homemade fruit leather and…

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 Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director of Scarborough Land Trust, for a discussion about the different options you have available to create a legacy…

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.…

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…