Events Calendar

Join us at Smelt Brook Preserve for gentle movement, a guided sensory stroll along the paths with mindfulness invitations, and a breakfast picnic among the trees. A wonderful way to start your day and embrace summer. This event is free and open to the public with registration. Sign up here. Nev Hoffman of Blue Fern…

Thank you for being a valued member of York Land Trust and helping to further our positive impact on land conservation and stewardship. We are so grateful for our members, and as a thank you we are hosting a fun, casual ice cream social at YLT Headquarters! Enjoy the perfect summer treat from an ice…

Learn to identify multiple species of aggressive invasive plant species present at Fuller Forest. We will mainly be tackling burning bush, honeysuckle, and bittersweet, all opportunists that can be seen everywhere from roadsides and backyards to forests and fields. How did they get here and why do they need to be removed? Join us and…

Join York Land Trust staff for a hands-on workshop on proper hand tool maintenance! Volunteers will gain valuable insights into tool upkeep and then collaborate to clean, sharpen, and oil York Land Trust's tools. All necessary materials will be provided. Please bring work gloves and water. Wear long sleeves and closed toe shoes. Participants are…

Come on out to McIntire Highlands and help York Land Trust staff recover and partially reroute a trail! McIntire Highlands has been recently forested and experienced significant storm damage from last winter. The trails need considerable attention due to these factors. As a volunteer, you will assist York Land Trust staff in recovering trails on…

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. September Theme: Butterfly Migration! This program is free and open to 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…

Come on out to McIntire Highlands and help York Land Trust staff recover and partially reroute a trail! McIntire Highlands has been recently forested and experienced significant storm damage from last winter. The trails need considerable attention due to these factors. As a volunteer, you will assist York Land Trust staff in recovering trails on…

Join us for an evening yoga class on the first day of fall! Darcy Specker of Cider Hill Yoga will lead this yoga session and she brings more than a decade of yoga teaching experience, with a focus on vinyasa flow and the connection between breath and movement. Darcy seeks to help us connect more…

***THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please email ksiglin@yorklandtrust.org*** 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…

Calling all young chefs! Join us for a hands-on Focaccia Cooking Class where kids can learn to bake this delicious Italian bread from scratch. They'll knead, shape, and decorate their very own focaccia with fresh herbs and veggies from York Land Trust's blooming organic edible garden. It's a perfect blend of nature-based creativity and culinary skills!…