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Stewardship in Summer

July 12, 2024

York Land Trust, in partnership with the Northeast Bird Habitat Conservation Initiative received a $7,000 grant from Cornell University to be used for field restoration work and habitat enhancement for field nesting birds along the Upper York River.

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Hiking enthusiasts, listen up: June is Love Maine Trails Month

June 4, 2024

To kick off Love Maine Trails Month, the York Land Trust (YLT) hosted a trail stewardship workshop.

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York Land Trust to Participate in Love Maine Trails Month

May 28, 2024

Kick Off Event “Trail Stewardship Workday 101” Falls On National Trails Day June 1st York Land Trust (YLT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting natural lands and waterways, is…

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Leaving the Trails Better Than We Found Them

May 13, 2024

Each of us can play a role in protecting our preserves by following the principles of “Leave No Trace.”

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Continued Conservation Along the Upper Reaches of the York River

May 13, 2024

By creating large, interconnected, and unfragmented landscapes, wildlife can roam freely and ecosystems remain resilient and healthy.

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Exploring Nature’s Bounty

May 1, 2024

Spring Native Plant Series Offers Community Opportunities for Learning and Outdoor Recreation

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Stewarding Conserved Lands Bolsters Climate Resilience

February 1, 2024

The first weeks of the new year brought Maine a series of storms and rain events that devastated Maine’s coastal and island communities. York was one of 8 counties in…

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Collaboration + Vision = Conservation Win for York  

February 1, 2024

Situated along the upper reaches of the York River lies a recently conserved 47.5-acre parcel of scenic, unique marshland habitat.

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Trusts join forces to buy and conserve 47 acres along York River

January 25, 2024

A unique parcel of marsh habitat along the upper reaches of the York River has just been permanently protected through a multi-year collaboration among three conservation organizations and one willing…

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Science students at York Middle School discover Fuller Forest’s vernal pools

November 2, 2023

This past spring, more than 100 eighth graders from York Middle School explored the vernal pools at York Land Trust’s Fuller Forest Preserve to conduct field research as part of…

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