Events Calendar

Gardens are their own small ecosystems, and the degree to which they bolster the resilience of their larger local ecosystem depends on how we plant and manage them. Our plant choices can determine which species can seek refuge in our gardens, how much species diversity we see in residential areas and help minimize impacts of…

**This Program is Currently Full. Please email hcreighton@yorklandtrust.org to be added to the waitlist.**   Let'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. …

**Program Currently Full. Please email hcreighton@yorklandtrust.org to be added to the waitlist.**   Come 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…

Join 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…

****NEW DATE May 7th**** Learn 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…

Join 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…

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. May Theme: Gardening! This program is free and open to the public.…

Join 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…

Stock 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…

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 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…

Join 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…

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 did they get here…