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Join Us for a Big Night: Help Amphibians Safely Cross the Road

March 24, 2025

Each spring, amphibians migrate to their breeding pools, often crossing roads along the way. On Maine’s Big Nights, when temperatures are above 40°F with light rain, we head out to help frogs and salamanders safely reach their destinations.

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In Perpetuity: What Does It Mean to Protect Land Forever?

February 6, 2025

When acquiring a parcel of land, York Land Trust vows to protect it in perpetuity. But what does that mean? How did we choose and acquire that piece of land…

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York Land Trust Acquires Property in Cape Neddick Focus Area

February 6, 2025

York Land Trust is pleased to share that we have recently acquired a 56.5-acre property within our Cape Neddick focus area. The parcel has many of the characteristics that we…

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York Land Trust Awarded Nearly $15,000 by The Fabulous Find

January 8, 2025

York Land Trust is thrilled to announce that it has recently received $14,692.48 from The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique. In late October, York Land Trust had been selected as one…

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York Land Trust Merchandise: Now for Sale!

December 5, 2024

This just in: you can now support York Land Trust by purchasing YLT-branded merchandise: shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and more! Check out our shop for a variety of goods and…

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York Land Trust Selected as Fabulous Find November Profit Recipient

October 24, 2024

Update as of 12/16/24: York Land Trust, Cross Roads House, and Southeastern NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services received $14,692.48 each from the Fabulous Find’s November profit! We are so…

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York Land Trust Conducts Sustainable Harvests on Its Preserves

October 15, 2024

York Land Trust routinely uses scientific, sustainable practices to manage its preserved land in the town of York, says its Executive Director Amelia Nadilo. These practices were recently used in…

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York Land Trust Wins $1,000 Love Maine Trails Month Award from the Maine Trails Coalition

September 15, 2024

York Land Trust (YLT) was recently awarded a Love Maine Trails Month Award of $1,000 by the Maine Trails Coalition. This award was given to five organizations that participated in…

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York Land Trust Receives $10,000 Grant from York River Stewardship Committee for Acquisition of 42 Acres in York River Watershed

August 5, 2024

The York River Stewardship Committee awarded York Land Trust $10,000 for the acquisition of three parcels donated by the Town of York that have significant conservation values and will add…

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York Land Trust to Host BBQ Dinner to Support Conservation Efforts 

August 5, 2024

Fundraiser Event Features BBQ by Foster’s Clambakes, Raw Bar by Row 34, Live Folk and Jazz Music by A Herd of Turtles, and a Silent Auction 

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