Events Calendar
Invasive Species Pull at Highland Farm
Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United StatesJoin the York Land Trust for an engaging and educational event focused on identifying and managing aggressive invasive plant species. These opportunistic plants are found in various locations, from roadsides and backyards to forests and fields. Discover how these plants arrived and why their removal is crucial. This hands-on event will provide you with the…
Cattail Thinning at Near Point Preserve
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesJoin York Land Trust staff to help thin cattails in the pond at Near Point Preserve. Cattails are an aggressive native plant that have become overly dominant in the pond near our headquarters. Our goal is to create openings for other plants and diverse habitats for birds and small mammals. We'll be working around the…
Small Town, Big Oil: Book Talk with York Public Library and York Ready for Climate Action
York Public Library 15 Long Sands Rd., York, ME, United StatesDavid Moore and Dudley Dudley will be sharing the fascinating story of how three women led the fight to save Durham, NH and the New England seacoast from environmental devastation. This story has been told in David Moore's book, "SMALL TOWN, BIG OIL." Dudley Dudley was one of three incredible women involved in this fight…
Monoprinting Autumn Workshop
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesJoin us for a creative Autumn Monoprinting Workshop, where you'll use the vibrant colors and textures of fall leaves and flowers to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. Guided by artist Allison Donohue, you'll learn the art of monoprinting, experimenting with natural materials to capture the beauty of the season. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a…
Annual Members Gathering
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesSunday, October 1, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at York Land Trust headquarters. There is much to celebrate and even more to look forward to!
Storytime at York Land Trust: October
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. October Theme: Nature's Colors This program is free and open to the…
Trail Corridoring and Blazing at Highland Farm Preserve
Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United StatesJoin YLT Stewardship Coordinator Evelyn Brown to learn how to care for trails at Highland Farm! 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 shoes, work gloves, and water. Wear clothes that you…
Bird Walk Wednesday: October 2024
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 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…
Lichen Talk & Walk
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesJoin us for an immersive exploration into the fascinating world of lichens at our Lichen Talk and Walk program, led by Maine Master Naturalist, Mary Harding. You will learn practical techniques for identifying common lichen species in our region and discover their habitats. Lichens play a critical role in ecosystem health, including their contributions to soil…
Sustainable Forestry Interpretive Walk
Smelt Brook Preserve 321 Cider Hill Rd., York, United StatesIn 2023, a sustainable harvest was conducted on Smelt Brook Preserve. York Land Trust’s Consulting Forester, Charlie Moreno, will lead an interpretive walk of the area, touching upon why the harvest was conducted, how forestry can help manage for issues from disease to a changing climate, and what sustainable forest management looks like. The program…
New Date – YLT Members Special Program: Guided Paddle and Hike of Smelt Brook Preserve
Scotland Bridge Scotland Bridge Rd, York, ME, United StatesYork Land Trust members are invited to join us and York Parks and Recreation for a guided paddle and hike of Smelt Brook Preserve! We will be paddling from Scotland Bridge upriver through the salt marsh to the Landing Trail of Smelt Brook Preserve, where we will get out and stretch our legs on a…
YLT Members Special Event: Guided Walk to ‘Oestre’ Sculpture
York Land Trust 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, ME, United StatesYLT Stewardship Director Liz Walworth will be leading a small group walk for York Land Trust Members of the Davisson Property. This area boasts prominent rocky outcroppings, views of the upper reaches of the Cape Neddick River, and a beautiful statue of a female figure carved into native stone. The artist, Henry Davisson, named the…