Scarborough Land Trust

Wildflower Walk
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join wildflower enthusiast Becky Warren Seel on a walk at Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve. Becky Warren Seel has a deep connection to the property because of her family’s prior ownership and she is excited to share that connection with you by exploring the property with you, showing you where different wildflowers can be found, and sharing information about some of the flowers. Delight in the beautiful flowers such as the Grass Pink and Rose Pogonia orchids, which are unique to Warren Woods and hopefully visible on this walk. Come learn about these special plants and others that make Warren Woods their home.

Please note that the land at Warren Woods tends to be wet and muddy, especially after periods of heavy rain. Participants are strongly encouraged to wear boots.
In the case of weather concerns, feel free to call the office to confirm that the walk will still be held.

The Fascinating World of Trees
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Come and join us as we explore the fascinating world of trees! Master Naturalist Lynn Thurston will discuss how to identify different types of trees, their physiology, how they sense and communicate to other plants, and a brief look at how the Maine woods are changing. We will follow up later in the week with a walk at the Pleasant Hill Preserve to practice using our newfound knowledge.
Presentation: Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00pm
Tree Walk: Saturday, June 21 at 10:00am
Rain Date for Tree Walk: June 22 at 10:00am

Women's Walk Has Been Canceled Due to Weather
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Come meet up with 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 we created this monthly program to foster a fun and supportive community for women to walk together and get to know our preserves.
These walks average 60-90 mins in length with a leisurely pace as we observe the landscape and wildlife. Bring binoculars or a camera if you are so inclined. Much of the terrain will be flat (either dirt or grass surfaces) but expect that there will brief uphill stretches, wood crossings for boggy areas, and some uneven ground (rocks, tree roots). Trails could be wet with dew or muddy if there have been recent rains, although we will postpone or reschedule if inclement weather is forecasted during the event itself. As always, we recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and sunscreen as appropriate.
Parking can be limited on good weather weekends, so if you are bringing a companion, please carpool.
Although most SLT properties are dog friendly, we ask that you not bring dogs to this event.

Outdoor Storytime
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy an engaging spring story, interactive activity, and short nature walk with Jennifer. This event is geared toward children aged 3-6, but all ages are welcome.

Please consider wearing boots as our trails are oftentimes muddy in the spring.

Bird Walk
2025-06-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk at Fuller Farm with SLT volunteer and expert birder Brad Woodard.

Native Plant Sale
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Broadturn Farm
It’s time for our annual Native Plant Sale! Come out to beautiful Broadturn Farm to satisfy all of your planting needs. We will have phenomenal flowers, trees, and shrubs, as well as experts on hand to tell you where, when, and how to plant them. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a sustainable landscape of your own.

Nature Book Club for Kids
2025-05-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | SLT Office, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 child has not read anything they want to share, still come to discover new titles to spark their love of nature. A small craft will be completed at each meeting.

Nature book club, previously held at the Scarborough Library, is now in SLT’s conference room. Meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30; come to one or all. Light snacks will be provided, please bring along a drink.

Bird Walk
2025-05-24 07:00 - 08:30 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk at Warren Woods with SLT Executive Director and expert birder Andrew Mackie.

Picture Book Picnic - a StoryWalk Celebration
2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
Help us celebrate our new StoryWalk at Fuller Farm! Scarborough Public Library’s Deanna McNamara will partner up with SLT’s Jennifer Curtis to lead families through the StoryWalk. Bring your lunch so you can relax, eat, and play fun outdoor games with us afterwards.

Petals & Pours Afternoon Tea
2025-05-18 14:30 - 16:30
Break out your finest spring fashions for a fabulous afternoon of live music, fantastic food, delicious drinks, gorgeous flowers, and of course – tea! We have partnered with Nonesuch River Brewing to bring you the very best in Sunday entertainment. Tickets are $85 per person and profits go to Scarborough Land Trust for our important work conserving land.

Postponed due to tree conditions - Searching for Ash Workshop
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
NEW DATE TBD – JUNE
Learn to identify native ash species and their flowers at Fuller Farm. As an APCAW partner, SLT has been recording the location of ash on our preserves. This will help SLT look for seeds in the fall, which can be collected and saved in a seed bank to protect the future of these species and help ecologists understand how genetics impacts these trees’ resistance to EAB (emerald ash borer).

Native Plant Backyard Garden Tour
2025-05-17 09:30 - 11:00
Join Scarborough Land Trust and Kelly Pietrzak on a backyard garden tour focused on landscaping with native plants. If you are curious about how to start in your own yard, come learn and see a yard in various stages of transformation.

This yard was specifically chosen to show ways native plants help attract pollinators, support local wildlife and create beautiful landscapes. The yard contains a chemical and pesticide free lawn that does not require frequent mowing as well as sections that are encouraged to re-wild with gentle encouragement. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newcomer to the world of native plants, this tour promises to inspire and educate, leaving you with ideas for bringing natives and nature back into your outdoor space.

Volunteer Kelly Pietrzak is passionate about sustainability in everyday life, gardening and landscaping. She is gradually introducing native plants into her family’s yard to create beautiful, safe, sustaining space for her family and all Maine’s creatures.

Outdoor Storytime
2025-05-14 10:00 - 23:00 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

Women's Walk Cancelled due to weather
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Broadturn Farm

Bird Walk Cancelled due to Rain
2025-05-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Broadturn Farm
Enjoy a fascinating bird walk on the new trail system at Broadturn Farm with SLT volunteer and expert birder Dan Marquis.

This event has been cancelled due to rain.

The Buzz on Bees
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
This is your chance to learn answers to all your questions about Maine bees! Such as ‘What types of bees are found in Maine?’ and ‘Why are some bee species in decline? What can we do to protect bee populations in Maine? What plants encourage bees into our landscapes?’ Jennifer Lund, state apiarist, will focus on understanding basic bee biology, nesting requirements, and foraging behavior in order to answer these and many other common questions about bees.

Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk, then Dinner & Drinks!
2025-05-04 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 Pleasant Hill Preserve. Then, we’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed social gathering, where you can mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the following link to register –

https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/306915160/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Annual Spring Clean Up
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00
Join SLT in preparing our trails for summer! Lead Stewards and staff will guide volunteers in trail work and various projects at preserves across town. We have plenty of tools to share, but please bring your own work gloves. Light refreshments and good vibes provided!
Locations: Pleasant Hill, Blue Point, Broadturn Farm, Fuller Farm, Sewell Woods, Warren Woods, and Libby River Preserve
Please use this link to sign up: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UjJJY3W_wDM0jPviIaMrSg

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER/TRAIL CONDITIONS: Women's Walk
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Come meet up with 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 we created this monthly program to foster a fun and supportive community for women to walk together and get to know our preserves.
These walks average 60-90 mins in length with a leisurely pace as we observe the landscape and wildlife. Bring binoculars or a camera if you are so inclined. Much of the terrain will be flat (either dirt or grass surfaces) but expect that there will brief uphill stretches, wood crossings for boggy areas, and some uneven ground (rocks, tree roots). Trails could be wet with dew or muddy if there have been recent rains, although we will postpone or reschedule if inclement weather is forecasted during the event itself. As always, we recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and sunscreen as appropriate.
4 slots will be available through the Scarborough Land Trust website and 12 through MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/scarborough-land-trust-nature-and-farm-events/events/307449497/.
Parking can be limited on good weather weekends, so if you are bringing a companion, please carpool.
Although most SLT properties are dog friendly, we ask that you not bring dogs to this event.

Scarborough Marsh Clean-Up
2025-04-27 09:00 - 12:00
Spring Cleanup at Scarborough Marsh

Join the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for this spring Earth Day tradition. We will gather at the Nature Center (92 Pine Point Road) for a cleanup of the marsh and beaches. There will be refreshments and displays and information on how you can be a better steward to this beautiful part of the earth. This event is also sponsored by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Scarborough Land Trust, and the Scarborough Community. We will also be collecting food for Project GRACE. Groups are welcome. Registration is helpful but not required. Register at https://maineaudubon.org/events/spring-clean-up-at-scarborough/

Star Party - canceled due to weather (rain & clouds)
2025-04-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us as we partner with Southern Maine Astronomers (www.southernmaineastronomers.org) for a tour of the night sky, a discussion of the importance of dark sky preservation, and a closer look at wonders like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and numerous nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes.

Please note that parking at Fuller Farm is limited; please try to carpool if possible.

The Star Party is canceled due to weather (rain & clouds). We will reschedule in the fall.

Sustainable Landscaping and Integrated Pest Management
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 be key to sustainable landscaping. We will learn how to minimize reliance on pesticides by identifying, monitoring, and managing pests with multiple tactics.

Addressing Environmental Challenges to Wildlife Through Collaborative Conservation Research
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Scarborough Middle School Cafeteria, 21 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
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 inform decision makers. Staff Scientists are involved in a wide range of projects that include national and global initiatives to identify ecological pressures and implement research to develop conservation strategies. Some of BRI’s current projects include minimizing the effects of offshore wind development to avian species, harmonizing hydroelectric practices with Common Loon conservation, mapping the annual movements of secretive bird species to aid in developing their conservation plans, and identifying at-risk species and areas from pollutants, such as mercury and PFAS forever chemicals.

Remember Winter screening
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 is changing.” To watch the trailer visit https://youtu.be/WVizvcAjPko or https://gabrielandrus42.wixsite.com/remember-winter—sk .

Invasive Species ID and Q&A
2025-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | SLT Office & Zoom, 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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 throughout the year. This event will be hybrid. Twelve spots available in person. Unlimited spots on Zoom.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86910761094?pwd=[REDACTED]

Outdoor Storytime
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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.

An Introduction to Birds and Birding
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, Maine, 04074
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 two part evening program followed by a Saturday field trip.
Instructor: Andrew Mackie, Executive Director, Scarborough Land Trust; Classroom Dates: Tuesday, April 8 – 15, 6 – 8 PM Field Trip: Saturday, May 3, 8 -10 AM; Cost: $35
To register, visit the Scarborough Adult Education website at https://scarborough.maineadulted.org/course/an-introduction-to-birds-and-birding/

A Peace of Forest Screening
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
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. You can find out more about this unique film and watch a trailer at https://apeaceofforest.com/ .
To register, visit the Falmouth Land Trust’s ticket sale page
