• Birds, Plants & Imagination: A Family-Friendly Nature Walk has been postponed until 2/23

    Pleasant Hill Preserve 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, United States

    Raising children in a world defined by a changing climate can be overwhelming.  The uncertainties are real, but so are the possibilities.  Knowing people will protect what they love, this walk helps children, and their adults, fall in love with the natural world.  On this winter walk, we'll learn about some of the birds and plants that…

    Free
  • Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks

    Warren Woods 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 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. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed…

  • Preschool Storytime

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

    Free
  • Forest Bathing with Gently Flourish

    Pleasant Hill Preserve 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, United States

    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…

    $10.00
  • Women’s Walk

    Pleasant Hill Preserve 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 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…

    Free
  • Birds, Plants, and Imagination: A Family-Friendly Walk

    Pleasant Hill Preserve 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, United States

    Raising children in a world defined by a changing climate can be overwhelming.  The uncertainties are real, but so are the possibilities.  Knowing people will protect what they love, this walk helps children, and their adults, fall in love with the natural world.  On this winter walk, we’ll learn about some of the birds and plants that…

    Free
  • Get Outside & Make Gen Z/Millennial Friends: Nature Walk then Dinner/Drinks

    Warren Woods 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 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. You’ll start with a guided nature walk (1 – 2 miles) led by a SLT volunteer, exploring the beauty of Warren Woods. Then, you’ll head to Chaba Thai for a relaxed…

  • Nature Book Club for Kids

    SLT Office 25 Plaza Drive, Unit 6, Scarborough, ME, 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…

  • Star Party Has Been Rescheduled Due to Cloudy/Rainy Forecast

    Fuller Farm Preserve 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 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;…

    Free
  • Snowshoe Tour

    Pleasant Hill Preserve 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, United States

    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…

    Free
  • Preschool Storytime

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

  • Coastal Birding

    Ferry Beach 50 Ferry Rd, Scarborough, ME, United States

    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…

    Free