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…
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…
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…
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…
Claudia Thompson, Founder of Grow Native Massachusetts and Landscape Ecologist With many native bird populations in steep decline, how we create and manage our landscapes to support bird diversity is more important than ever. Come learn what you can do in your own garden or landscape to create essential habitat that supports life for a…
The GapTracks Project began in February of 2017 by deploying game cameras to assess the wildlife community before, during, and after trail construction along the Eastern Trail and Nonesuch River in Scarborough. The goal of this project is to document and share (via Facebook, Instagram, public presentations) what wildlife use the forest where the trail…
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…
Scarborough Land Trust will be hosting a presentation and discussion on coastal climate change. Joined by guests Peter Slovinsky, Marine Geologist for the Maine Geological Survey, and Jeremy Gabrielson, Senior Conservation and Community Planner at Maine Coast Heritage Trust, this presentation will explore how the coast is affected by climate change, what the future entails,…