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47 Acres Protected in Area of Statewide Significance

April 29, 2022

In our ongoing efforts to protect wildlife habitat across York, we often look for opportunities to acquire parcels adjacent to existing conservation land. In doing so, we aim to fill…

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Watch Recordings of Climate Conversations

April 8, 2022

Thanks to those who joined in on our Climate Conversations in March 2022! If you missed these webinars, you can find recordings of them below. Click here to watch a…

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A Special Message from Doreen MacGillis

February 18, 2022

After more than 23 wonderful years at York Land Trust, I have made the difficult decision to step down from my role as Executive Director and hand the reins to…

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Honoring Those Who Made Fuller Forest Preserve Possible

October 29, 2021

Thanks to all who came out to help us celebrate the official opening and dedication of our Fuller Forest Preserve over the weekend! We opened Fuller Forest to the public…

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Boardwalk Installation at Hilton-Winn Preserve

October 29, 2021

If you’ve passed by Hilton-Winn Preserve recently, you will have noticed trail work underway along the Boardwalk Trail, beginning at the preserve entrance. We’re in the process of repairing our…

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132 Acres Protected in Cape Neddick Focus Area

October 29, 2021

October 2021 In our ongoing efforts to conserve open space in York, we strive to reach and serve the entire expanse of our town. Recognizing that we had very few…

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Trek Back in Time at Hilton-Winn Preserve

June 21, 2021

We were delighted to have Bryce Waldrop of the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit lead our history walk through Hilton-Winn Preserve earlier this month. Through an engaging stroll along…

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We Welcome you to Explore Fuller Forest Preserve! 

January 21, 2021

As we announced last month, we’re thrilled to have finally opened Fuller Forest Preserve, our newest public access preserve. This 220-acre project was years in the making and came to…

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York EcoHOMES Initiative

January 21, 2021

Help Town of York Reach Its Climate Change Goals Are you interested in making your home more climate-friendly, but not quite sure where to start or what changes to make?…

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220-Acre Fuller Forest Preserve Now Open!

December 21, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that we have officially opened our Fuller Forest Preserve on Bartlett Road, marking the culmination of efforts to turn this 220-acre working forest into a…

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