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…

Meet up for a dog-friendly morning walk and a BYO breakfast tailgate at Scarborough Land Trust's Pleasant Hill Preserve.   This preserve is a lovely spot in the early hours of the day, usually with birdsong as a backdrop for walking the woods and meadows. The plan is to gather in the preserve parking lot…

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…

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…

Enjoy a fun winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer. This event is geared toward children aged 3-5.

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 an SLT volunteer, exploring Broadturn Farms Preserve. Then, we’ll head to El Rayo Taqueria for a relaxed social…

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…

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 Broadturn Farm Preserve. Then, we’ll head to El Rayo Taqueria for a relaxed social…

Enjoy an engaging winter story and interactive activity with Jennifer.  The topic of our books and games will be hibernation and we will follow up our fun with hot cocoa for everyone.  This event is geared toward children aged 3-6.

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…

Join Diane Neal, SLT Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Fuller Farm. 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 Fuller Farm provide spectacular views but winter allows…

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…