Scarborough Land Trust

Family Trail Run/Walk at Fuller Farm
2023-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join the Scarborough Land Trust and program lead Kelly Pietrzak for a Family Trail Walk/Run at Fuller Farm Preserve followed by a snack and story time. Sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and drinks are provided for participants so all you need to bring is your family!

SLT Hosts Forest Playgroup
2023-07-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
The Scarborough Land Trust is excited to host a Forest Playgroup Adventure at Blue Point Preserve on Wednesday, July 19. Families with children ages 2-5 are encouraged to join us for a read-aloud story and a Sensory Scavenger Hunt as we explore the marsh views at Blue Point Preserve.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, and any snacks and drinks you may want.
Registration is encouraged, and tickets are free. Please reserve one ticket per family to help us plan ahead.
The Forest Playgroup is a parent-facilitated program that aims to provide a space for like-aged children to explore, learn and interact outside. Integrating principles from child-led educational models, our program has activities to support our children’s natural curiosity and developmental learning. With a holistic, family-focus, we are working to cultivate a positive, active and inspiring culture for parents and fill an important niche within our community.
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Invasive Species Info and Work Session
2023-07-21 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-08-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-09-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Under the guidance of our Stewardship Director, Samantha Wolf, learn how to identify and combat invasive species at Scarborough Land Trust properties and in your own backyard! Invasive species are organisms that are non-native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment where they are introduced. Every year the SLT stewardship committee and a team of dedicated volunteers work hard to manage and fight the spread of invasive species across our properties. We need your help identifying these species and working to remove them before they spread.
After learning about species and management, we will work on removing some from SLT’s properties. All ages welcome, although children must be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared to walk a short distance, potentially off the maintained trail.
We encourage stewardship volunteers to bring their own tools if they have them, including gloves, loppers, trimmers, shovels, and any Personal Protective Equipment. We recommend wearing long pants, comfortable footwear, and applying bug spray. Remain tick and insect aware.
Registration required.

Contemplative Summer Walk
2023-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
The Contemplative Summer Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world.

During this Summer Walk your perception will be expanded as you relate to Pleasant Hill Preserve by noticing tiny treasures. We’ll learn about the ferns and wildflowers that make this place their home and discuss the ways fractals offer wisdom for our lives. We’ll also engage in contemplative practice, opening our minds and hearts as we relate to an alive and wise landscape.

This walk will be led by Nicole Diroff, a Maine Master Naturalist, United Church of Christ minister, and Program Director at The BTS Center, focused on spiritual leadership in a climate-changed world.

Families with children age 8 and older are welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for the entire time. Sunscreen and tick preventatives are recommended. Also, magnifying lenses are encouraged if you have them!

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Registration capacity is limited by parking. Those registering as a group and traveling in one vehicle are only required to register once. *1 car equals 1 reservation*

Invasive Species Info and Work Session
2023-07-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-08 12:30 - 15:00 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States

Bats: Fact vs. Myth
2023-07-25 19:45 - 21:45 | Broadturn Farm
Bats: Fact vs. Myth
Join us in the field to talk about these misunderstood creatures. We will go over the species of bats found in Maine and their current conservation status. In addition, we will dispel some myths frequently held about bats. Hopefully at dusk we can see some bats starting to leave the barn and feed for the night. Using a bat detector and an iPhone we will try to identify several species of bats from their ultrasonic frequencies.
This program will take place at Broadturn Farm.

Follow a Raindrop 3-Part Series (9am section)
2023-07-26 09:00 - 10:30
Follow a Raindrop is a 3-part educational program in collaboration with Friends of Scarborough Marsh intended for children ages 8-12. Along this journey, we will investigate the physical properties of water and the biological organisms that depend upon this resource. Composed of three field experiences centered around three different natural communities – freshwater stream and wetland, salt marsh, and coastal beach, participants will gain an appreciation for the complexity of Scarborough’s water systems and their impacts on all life.

With a combination of informative and hands-on experiences, participants should expect to get their hands (and the rest of them) wet! We will measure the characteristics of the water and sample the organisms that live at each site. Bathing suits, and well-fitting waterproof shoes or sandals are a must. We also recommend a change of clothes and a towel.

This is a 3-part series with the dates and locations below. One ticket registers an attendee for the 9am session on all three days. A 3pm section is also available here.

Wednesday, July 26 | 9-10:30am | Broadturn Farm
Wednesday, August 9 | 9-10:30am | Blue Point Preserve
Wednesday, August 16 | 9-10:30am | Ferry Beach

Please purchase one ticket for each child that will attend the program. Parents are not required to buy a ticket, but are asked to attend the program and stay with their child(ren) for the duration of the event. If you are interested in securing scholarship funding, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to learn more.

Wildflower Walk
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Warren Woods, 363 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join the Scarborough Land Trust for a wildflower walk at Warren Woods on Saturday, July 29. Program Lead Becky Warren Seel has deep family connections to this property and is very knowledgeable about the wildflowers that grow there and where to find them. Parking is limited and pre-registration is required. Wear boots for wet areas and bring water and bug spray for ticks. If you have a wildflower field guide, we encourage participants to bring it along. If you don’t have one yet, you can purchase one through the Scarborough Land Land Trust.
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SLT at The Scarborough Farmers' Market
2023-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Scarborough Farmers Market, 259 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Visit our tent at the Scarborough Farmers’ Market on Sunday, July 30 to celebrate Scarborough, SLT, and the summer sun! We’d love to meet you, tell you about our work, and introduce you to some new trails. SLT merchandise, field guides, books, and more will be available for purchase.
The Farmers’ Market is open from 9-1 in the Scarborough Town Hall parking lot on Route 1.
If interested in volunteering to help staff our tent, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust for more information.

Anatomy of a Trail (Virtual Event)
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:00
Ever wonder where to start when it comes to planning a hiking trail? Join our Stewardship Director for a virtual presentation on the ins-and-outs of designing trails in Southern Maine! We will cover the landscape features, materials, and habitat considerations when laying out trail plans. Then we’ll take a closer look at the tools and structures we frequently use to build our trails. This program is suitable for anyone – no base knowledge required.
This presentation will take place via Zoom. Registration is encouraged. Information for joining the Zoom meeting is below.
Meeting ID: 821 5162 7605
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Morning Yoga at Broadturn Farm
2023-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Broadturn Farm
Join instructor Heather Guglielmo for a peaceful morning of yoga among the flowers at Broadturn Farm.
Heather is from NY & NH and fell in love with Maine and stayed. She started her yoga practice about eight years ago, and just graduated with her RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training with the Fluid Yoga School through Samudra in Biddeford, ME. Her infectious laughter, kind heart, love for Thriller Flash Mob, 80’s music, her two dogs and Ireland will keep you coming back for more. She loves to teach outside and looks forward to teaching with SLT this Summer!
Attendees should bring their own yoga mat or towel, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and insect repellent. We will plan to be outside unless weather moves us into the barn – no more cancellations!
All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
All attendees must complete this form before the event: https://www.newstudentform.com/YogaLandTrustWaiver-form

Follow a Raindrop Session 2: Blue Point Preserve
2023-08-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Blue Point Preserve, 5 Seaveys Landing Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
We are excited for the second stop on our Follow a Raindrop journey – Blue Point Preserve on Scarborough Marsh.
Follow a Raindrop is a 3-part educational program in collaboration with Friends of Scarborough Marsh intended for children ages 8-12. In this session, we will investigate the physical properties of water and the biological organisms that depend upon this resource at Blue Point Preserve on Scarborough Marsh. Participants will gain an appreciation for the complexity of Scarborough’s water systems and their impacts on all life.
With a combination of informative and hands-on experiences, participants should expect to get their hands (and the rest of them) wet! We will measure the characteristics of the water and sample the aquatic organisms that live in Scarborough Marsh. Bathing suits, and well-fitting waterproof shoes or sandals are a must. We also recommend a change of clothes and a towel.
Please purchase one ticket for each child that will attend the program. Parents are not required to buy a ticket, but are asked to attend the program and stay with their child(ren) for the duration of the event.
If you are interested in securing scholarship funding, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to learn more.

SLT at The Scarborough Farmers' Market
2023-08-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Scarborough Farmers Market, 259 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Visit our tent at the Scarborough Farmers’ Market on Sunday, August 13 to celebrate Scarborough, SLT, and the summer sun! We’d love to meet you, tell you about our work, and introduce you to some new trails. SLT merchandise, field guides, books, and more will be available for purchase.
The Farmers’ Market is open from 9-1 in the Scarborough Town Hall parking lot on Route 1.
If interested in volunteering to help staff our tent, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust for more information.

Film Screening: Wings Over Water
2023-08-14 | Apple Cinemas, Saco, 779 Portland Rd., Saco, ME, 04072, United States
Join the Prouts Neck Audubon Society (PNAS) and Executive Producer Charlie Potter for a special IMAX screening of the 44-minute documentary Wings Over Water on Monday, August 14 at Apple Cinemas in Saco. Two show times are available below.
PNAS has graciously offered a small batch of tickets to SLT supporters. All proceeds from ticket sales go PNAS.
All tickets purchased on this page must be picked up in person at the SLT office (7 Oak Hill Terrace, Suite 202) on Monday, August 14 between 9am and 1pm. Any ticket numbers or QR codes you receive through email for this event will not work to get you into the theater. You must pick up paper tickets at the SLT office.
*Note: Show times are 5:30 and 7:00. Sorry for any confusion.

Follow a Raindrop Session 3: Ferry Beach
2023-08-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Ferry Beach, 50 Ferry Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
We are excited for the third stop on our Follow a Raindrop journey – Ferry Beach in Scarborough.
Follow a Raindrop is a 3-part educational program in collaboration with Friends of Scarborough Marsh intended for children ages 8-12. In this session, we will investigate the physical properties of water and the biological organisms that depend upon this resource at Ferry Beach along Scarborough’s coast. Participants will gain an appreciation for the complexity of Scarborough’s water systems and their impacts on all life.
With a combination of informative and hands-on experiences, participants should expect to get their hands (and the rest of them) wet! We will measure the characteristics of the water and sample the aquatic organisms that live in at the beach. Bathing suits, and well-fitting waterproof shoes or sandals are a must. We also recommend a change of clothes and a towel.
Please purchase one ticket for each child that will attend the program. Parents are not required to buy a ticket, but are asked to attend the program and stay with their child(ren) for the duration of the event.
If you are interested in securing scholarship funding, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust.org to learn more.
Please note that attendees must pay to park at Ferry Beach, but are welcome to stay at the beach on their own for the rest of the day after our program. Seasonal Beach Passes are available through the Scarborough Town Clerk’s Office.

Bird Trail Volunteer Workday
2023-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us at Fuller Farm Preserve at 9am on Wednesday, August 16 as we continue to rebuild the Bird Trail. Alongside SLT staff and Fuller Farm’s Lead Steward Tom Nolan, volunteers will assist in constructing new walking platforms along the Bird Trail.
This workday is open to volunteers of all ages – even young kids can help carry materials or pick up scraps. Work gloves and hiking boots or other sturdy closed-toed shoes are recommended. Please also bring water and any snacks you may like.
Another session of the same work will take place on Tuesday, August 29 at 9am.

Brook Trout: Biology, History, and Conservation (Hybrid Event)
2023-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Scarborough Public Safety Classroom, 275 US-1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us in person or via Zoom for a presentation from Emily Bastian, National Chair of the Native Fish Coalition (NFC), focused on Maine’s signature native salmonid and a favorite fish of anglers across the northeast. This presentation will cover brook trout biology, history, lore, angling, conservation, and more.
NFC is a non-profit “dedicated to the conservation, protection, and restoration of wild native fish” with chapters across the country. Click here to learn more about NFC.
Registration is required for this event. Separate tickets for in-person and virtual attendance are below. Those joining via Zoom will receive a link in the days leading up to the presentation.

Nature Awareness Walk at Fuller Farm Preserve
2023-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join Educator & Naturalist Ryan Busby for an exploration of Fuller Farm Preserve as he shares techniques for awakening your senses to the living landscape. Wildlife tracking, bird language, wild foods, pattern recognition and natural movement are just some of the topics that could come up on the walk.
When we begin to see the subtle patterns and behaviors on our landscapes as clues we can unlock the mysteries of nature and engage fully as resourceful and resilient people and communities. Our ancestors learned these skills at an early age. We can regain them and deepen our connection to the world around us. You’ll leave having learned something new about yourself, the landscape and your connection to it. See you on the trail!
This event is for adults and children 10+ years of age. Please do not bring your dog as they can disrupt the group and the wildlife around us.
Registration for this even is managed externally. Click here for registration options.

11th Annual Broadturn Farm Dinner
2023-08-24 | Broadturn Farm
Tickets are sold out! CLICK HERE to join the waitlist.

Bird Trail Volunteer Workday
2023-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Fuller Farm Preserve, 309 Broadturn Rd #299, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join us at Fuller Farm Preserve at 9am on Tuesday, August 29 as we continue to rebuild the Bird Trail. Alongside SLT staff and Fuller Farm’s Lead Steward Tom Nolan, volunteers will assist in constructing new walking platforms along the Bird Trail.
This workday is open to volunteers of all ages – even young kids can help carry materials or pick up scraps. Work gloves and hiking boots or other sturdy closed-toed shoes are recommended. Please also bring water and any snacks you may like.
An earlier session of the same work will take place on Wednesday, August 16 at 9am.

Maine Outdoor Film Festival
2023-09-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival and the Scarborough Land Trust for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films shown under the stars at Memorial Park.
Doors open at 7pm, and the program runs from approximately 7:30-9:30, including a 10-minute intermission. Please bring your own chair or blanket on which to sit.
A donation to SLT of $10-$15 is suggested for this event. Advance donation are appreciated and can be made here. You may also make a donation in-person on the evening of the festival.
Visit the Maine Outdoor Film Festival website to learn more and to see the film program.
***Please park at the High School and walk down to Memorial Park. In case of poor weather, this event will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 14.

Conservation Speaker Series: Scarborough in a Changing Climate
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30
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 first part of the Series will be September 12, 2023, 6:30 pm at the Scarborough Public Library. Attendance is free, but registration is encouraged through the library. Click Here to Register

Protecting Scarborough’s Rivers & Streams, with Greg Bither, Friends of the Scarborough Marsh, and Jami Fitch, Scarborough Sustainability Coordinator.
Greg leads FOSM’s volunteer water quality monitoring program and will talk about their data collection methods & results and what they mean for the future of Scarborough Marsh in a changing climate. Jami will focus on Scarborough’s impaired Red Brook and Philips Brook watersheds, what the Town is doing to improve the water quality of these streams, and how what we do on our properties impacts our local waterways and, ultimately, Scarborough Marsh.

Migratory Bird Walk
2023-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Libby River Preserve, 320 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
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.
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SLT at The Scarborough Farmers' Market
2023-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Scarborough Farmers Market, 259 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States
Visit our tent at the Scarborough Farmers’ Market on Sunday, September 24 to celebrate Scarborough, SLT, and the start of fall! We’d love to meet you, tell you about our work, and introduce you to some new trails. SLT merchandise, field guides, books, and more will be available for purchase.
The Farmers’ Market is open from 9-1 in the Scarborough Town Hall parking lot on Route 1.
If interested in volunteering to help staff our tent, please email Henry at hgustavson@scarboroughlandtrust for more information.
