York Land Trust - York, ME

In Perpetuity: What Does It Mean to Protect Land Forever?

When acquiring a parcel of land, York Land Trust vows to protect it in perpetuity. But what does that mean? How did we choose and acquire that piece of land…

York Land Trust Acquires Property in Cape Neddick Focus Area

York Land Trust is pleased to share that we have recently acquired a 56.5-acre property within our Cape Neddick focus area. The parcel has many of the characteristics that we…

York Land Trust Awarded Nearly $15,000 by The Fabulous Find

York Land Trust is thrilled to announce that it has recently received $14,692.48 from The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique. In late October, York Land Trust had been selected as one…

York Land Trust Merchandise: Now for Sale!

This just in: you can now support York Land Trust by purchasing YLT-branded merchandise: shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and more! Check out our shop for a variety of goods and…

York Land Trust Selected as Fabulous Find November Profit Recipient

Update as of 12/16/24: York Land Trust, Cross Roads House, and Southeastern NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services received $14,692.48 each from the Fabulous Find’s November profit! We are so…

Trail work at the hilton winn preserve in york, maine.

York Land Trust Wins $1,000 Love Maine Trails Month Award from the Maine Trails Coalition

York Land Trust (YLT) was recently awarded a Love Maine Trails Month Award of $1,000 by the Maine Trails Coalition. This award was given to five organizations that participated in…

York Land Trust Receives $10,000 Grant from York River Stewardship Committee for Acquisition of 42 Acres in York River Watershed

The York River Stewardship Committee awarded York Land Trust $10,000 for the acquisition of three parcels donated by the Town of York that have significant conservation values and will add…

York Land Trust Receives Grant from Cornell, Expands Stewardship Team

YLT stewards 3,600 acres of treasured community lands including seven public access preserves for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more

Preserving Steedman Woods

In a landmark proposal aimed at securing the future of Steedman Woods in York, the Old York Historical Society (OYHS) and York Land Trust (YLT) have teamed up to recommend…

York Land Trust is a member-supported nonprofit that protects and cares for natural lands and waterways in the greater York Maine area for the benefit of the community and the environment. We offer 75 nature-based programs per year that are free and open to the public!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Mar 25

Weekly Tiny Piney Playgroup with White Pine Programs

Designed for children ages 2-5, this free program offers young explorers, their caregivers and siblings the opportunity to discover, play, and learn in the great outdoors.

Mar 25

Local Maple Syrup Demonstration and Tasting

Join an experienced sugarmaker for demonstrations, tasting and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, including how you can do it in your own backyard with just a few trees.

Mar 26