Events Calendar

Help York Land Trust stewardship staff complete the boardwalk project at Smelt Brook Preserve! We'll finish repairing bog bridges along soggy sections of the trail to improve safety and accessibility. Light carpentry will be involved, and we will provide the necessary tools. Feel free to bring your own hand tools if you have them. No…

Engage all your senses in the splendor and color of Autumn in Coastal Maine. Featuring a slow walk and Guided Forest Bathing Session at Fuller Forest. We will walk slowly over one mile total, engage in guided mindful movements and meditations, and end with a tea gathering in the forest. Perfect for beginners and seasoned…

Join us for an “Intro to Foraging” tour, held at Highland Farm Preserve. This guided excursion is an exceptional opportunity to delve into the world of wild edibles, exploring the rich diversity of plants and fungi that thrive in our local environment. Our partner, Center for Wildlife, will lead you through the lush landscapes of…

Join YLT Stewardship Coordinator Evelyn Brown to learn how to care for trails at one of York Land Trust's limited access preserves - Taylor Preserve! Volunteers will work in small groups to blaze trails, guiding users while preserving the natural character of the preserve, and create clear corridors to enhance trail accessibility. Please bring closed-toed…

Join 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. November Theme: Milkweed This program is free and open to the public.…

**This program is now full! To be added to the waitlist, please email ksiglin@yorklandtrust.org** Mount Agamenticus to the York River is a critical Maine natural area and home to a great diversity of plants and animals. To learn what makes this landscape so special, the public is invited on a free guided hike from the…

In partnership with White Pine Programs, we offer a monthly bird walk on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! Join us for a walk through scenic Highland Farm Preserve to learn how to ID birds, recognize birdsong, and explore the habitats birds love most. Family friendly and beginner birders welcome! This event is free and…

Join Certified Zentangle teacher Valeria Rienzi in creating small, beautiful works of art! About the Zentangle Method: The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called "tiles." We call them tiles because you can assemble them into…

Did you know Amelia used to teach yoga at several Seacoast studios? She is eager to share her asana practice and guide the class through breath, movement, and stillness in order to deepen the connection to ourselves and our environment. Join Amelia Nadilo, Executive Director of York Land Trust, for a gratitude-focused yoga class before…

Want to learn more about clean solar energy but don’t know where to start? Join ReVision Energy’s Solar Design Specialist for an overview of all things solar! We’ll discuss how grid-tied solar works, the all-electric household model (including heat pumps, EV charging, and battery storage), and explain how we design and price systems. The cost…

This program is now full. To be added to the waitlist, please email ksiglin@yorklandtrust.org. In this workshop, we’ll make decorative wreaths using the stems of invasive bittersweet plants that we have carefully removed from our preserves. Liz Walworth, Stewardship Director, will explain how to properly remove this invasive species from the land without spreading its…

Come and join YLT staff for a morning of trail work at the Moody Pasture limited access preserve! We will be clearing fallen trees and branches from the trail and cutting back vegetation so trail users can traverse freely. Please bring closed-toed shoes, work gloves, water. This event will take place rain or shine, so…