Events Calendar

Volunteers Needs for the Annual Smelt Spawning Survey! As the first of the sea-run fishes to return to freshwater each year, Rainbow smelt are a sure sign of spring along the Maine coast. We are excited to welcome back adventurous Community Scientists to help us track where, when, and how many smelt are spawning, from Kittery…

**This program is currently full. Please email info@yorklandtrust.org to be added to the waitlist!**   Meet owl ambassadors visiting from Center for Wildlife! We will learn about the variety of New England species, their habitats, diets, calls, and tips on how to spot them. We will then head out on the Near Point Preserve Trail…

Climate change is moving faster than many people imagined, prompting sea level rise, flooding and many other problems across our state. We are lucky to have local and state governments that have committed to reducing emissions. During this hour we will check in with Taylor Maguire of the Town of York planning office and Rep. Gerry Runte…

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. March Theme: Birds! This program is free and open to the public.…

Join Darcy Specker of Cider Hill Yoga for an all levels yoga class at YLT headquarters to celebrate the Spring Equinox! Darcy brings more than a decade of yoga teaching experience, with a focus on vinyasa flow and the connection between breath and movement. She seeks to help students connect more deeply to the present…

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…

York Ready for Climate Action, York Public Library and the York Recycling Committee are hosting the second annual Climate Action Fair at York High School on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. The Climate Action Fair is an inclusive, volunteer-led event that aims to increase awareness about sustainable approaches to living and how to…

The earth's climate is dynamic - always shifting between warm and cold spells that limit the types of lifeforms that can exist in different parts of the globe. What's rare about our world today is that humans are experiencing noticeable climate change within one lifetime. Local naturalist and guide Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature will share both personal observations…

Access to affordable housing is a big challenge for low and middle income residents in our area, and York's Climate Action Plan tells us that single family homes are responsible for 46% of York's carbon emissions. This panel discussion will look at creative ways to solve both of these problems at the same time. Amber Harrison of…

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. April Theme: Birds & Eggs! This program is free and open to…

Come learn the “fun”damentals of photography with Seacoast Photography School founder and lead instructor, David Mazur. Open to beginner & intermediate photographers, this 2-hour workshop will be a hands-on lesson covering the basics of focus, exposure, and composition techniques to enhance your photography skills. This is an ideal opportunity for nature lovers to capture the wonders of…

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…