Join birder Brad Woodward at Scarborough Land Trust’s Fuller Farm for a morning bird walk. Brad will lead a program featuring the birds of Scarborough. 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…
Join Maine amateur astronomer James Shields, and Scout Troop 35 from Yarmouth, 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…
Join Diane Neal, SLT Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Fuller Farm 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 Overlook Trail at Fuller provides beautiful winter views of…
Palm Warbler by Abby Wilson Learn about Maine’s fall songbirds and migratory species along the Atlantic Flyway! Fuller Farm is a great place to study birdlife. Birder Brad Woodward will show attendees the best locations to see fall favorites such as waxwings, warblers, and sparrows. Bring binoculars to easily spot the faraway birds. Don’t…
We need your help identifying these species and working to remove them before they spread! 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,…
Photo: Milky Way seen from Mount Desert Island by Abby Wilson Join James Shields, a local amateur astronomer, for a guided tour of the night sky! You will learn the names and history of constellations and some of their lore. Participants will learn to use binoculars to search for meteors, satellites, and the increasingly elusive…
We need your help identifying these species and working to remove them before they spread! 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,…
This mushroom walk is designed to be an introduction to the Mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From there, we’ll head into the forest and scan…