Events Calendar
Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesSpring is a great time to get outside and explore York Land Trust’s Public Preserves. What better way to explore the trails than getting to know the native plants you'll discover along them! More than just beauty, native plants are essential for providing food and shelter for pollinators and help combat climate change. We have…
Wellness Series: Spring Coastal Awakening – Intro to Guided Forest Bathing
Lafcadio's Woods Preserve 33-69 Bartlett Road, York, ME, United StatesLearn all about the practice and benefits of Guided Forest Bathing! Soak up the Spring air and awaken with nature as we slowly walk the coastal woods at Lafcadio’s Woods. Session includes gentle mindful movement, a series of guided sensory invitations, slow walking and ends with a tea gathering. Perfect for beginners and seasoned forest…
Children’s Sensory Garden Planning Workshop
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesLet's come together and plan our summer garden! Geared toward our youngest gardeners, this workshop will call on all the senses. Touch, see, smell, and feel different herbs, flowers, vegetables and fruit that work well in a simple home garden. Create a small grow list, sketch your dream garden, and leave with a heart and…
Art in Nature Series: Watercolor Wildflowers
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesCome join Maine Master Naturalist and local artist Allison Donohue for a morning of painting wildflowers in watercolors! For this workshop, we'll practice some simple techniques for capturing the essence of wildflowers quickly in the field, and learn helpful tips for wildflower identification. This workshop meets at the YLT Headquarters. If weather permits we will…
Climate Series: Invasive Plants Workday
York Public Library 15 Long Sands Rd., York, ME, United StatesJoin York Land Trust Stewardship Team for a fun, active morning of invasive plant management at York Public Library. YLT staff will provide an overview of invasive plant species, teach you how to identify common invasive plants at the YPL, and discuss what you can do about invasive species in your backyard and beyond! Removal…
Climate Series: Rethinking Consumerism
York Public Library 15 Long Sands Rd., York, ME, United StatesJoin us to meet local groups and vendors working to reduce consumerism and excess, rather reusing, sharing, and reimagining what collaborative climate solutions look like. We’ll be joined by ReStore, We Fill Good, and the founder of the Clothing Library to find out more! Not to mention, we’ll have delicious snacks and fun raffles to…
Storytime at York Land Trust: May
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesJoin York Public Library's Youth Librarian for stories, songs, and crafts at the York Land Trust headquarters. After we enjoy songs and stories, there will be a craft activity to partake in. Feel free to stay and enjoy our trails and gardens afterwards. May Theme: Gardening! This program is free and open to the public.…
Gardening with Native Plants
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesJoin York Land Trust and a special guest from Pierson Nurseries in Biddeford to learn about techniques to support native plants in your garden and the benefits of gardening with these varieties. You will get to see the native plants we will be selling at our Native Plant Sale on Saturday! Registration is required. Sign…
4th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale & Bake Sale
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesStock up on native plants for your yard and garden at our 4th Annual Native Plant Sale! We’ll have 35 varieties of native perennials, shrubs, and trees, all provided by Pierson Nurseries in Biddeford. We'll also have a Bake Sale this year so you can enjoy sweet treats as you shop and support YLT! This…
Bird Walk Wednesday: May
Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United StatesIn partnership with White Pine Programs, we offer a monthly bird walk on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! Join us for a walk through Highland Farm Preserve to learn how to ID birds, recognize birdsong, and explore the habitats birds love most. Family friendly and beginner birders welcome. Hike Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Most…
Naturalist Adventure Series: Discover Diverse Habitats at Highland Farm
Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United StatesJoin Maine Master Naturalist Paul Dest as part of our Naturalist Adventure Series. Paul will lead a guided hike of our Highland Farm Preserve to discover the diverse range of habitats that span this special landscape. From grasslands and wet meadows to shrublands and rocky ledges to mature and young forests, this preserve showcases many…
Invasive Plant Species Workday – New Date!
Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United States**New Date May 24th** Join York Land Trust and the York Conservation Commission at Highland Farm Preserve and learn to confidently identify and remove two notoriously aggressive invasive plant species: Japanese Knotweed and Japanese Pachysandra. These two plant species are opportunists who can be seen everywhere from roadsides and backyards to forests and fields. How…