Calendar
Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to explore the coastal mountains landscape with natural historians and others, and to discuss and learn about conservation issues important to our region. For updates on events listed below, please also check local newspapers and villagesoup.com. All our events are open to the public and, unless otherwise noted, free of charge. For those events indicating group size limitations, advance registration is necessary. To register for such events, or for further information on any event, please contact us.
Saturday, February 23, 9 AM - 2 PM
Exploring Animals Tracks & Signs in the Passagassawakeag Greenway
PASSAGASSAWAKEAG GREENWAY PRESERVES, Belfast
Learn the basics of animal tracking in the northern part of our service region with experienced tracker and naturalist Laura Sebastianelli. Group size limited to 12; advance registration necessary. Free.
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The Ecology of Fernalds Neck Preserve
CAMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Camden, Jean Picker Room
Dr. Alison Dibble will present her findings from the ecological inventory she carried out for us this past year on the Fernalds Neck Preserve on Megunticook Lake. Open to the public, free.
Wednesday, April 23, 10 AM - 12 PM
Fernalds Neck Exploration
FERNALDS NECK PRESERVE, Lincolnville
This family-friendly hike will explore some of the trails on the Fernalds Neck Preserve. Led by Conservation Lands Manager Ian Stewart, this is our first "official" outing on the preserve since it was transferred to our ownership last year by The Naure Conservancy. Open to the public, free.
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 - 8 PM
The Poetry of Place
CAMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Camden, Jean Picker Room
Elizabeth Tibbetts and Kristen Lindquist will read their poetry featuring the local landscape, accompanied by images of locally conserved land. This reprise of their well-received reading in Belfast in September will offer many new images as well as poems. Open to the public, free of charge.
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18
Warbler Weekend
Magnolia Warbler. Photo Credit: Brian Willson.
MERRYSPRING NATURE PARK & DUCKTRAP RIVER PRESERVE
Co-Sponsored by Merryspring Nature Park and Midcoast Audubon.
Fri., May 16, 6:30 PM: Don Reimer will present a slide show on local birds, at Merryspring's Ross Center in Camden.
Sat., May 17, 6:30 AM: Don Reimer will lead a bird walk on the Merryspring trails.
Sun., May 18, 6:30 AM: Kristen Lindquist will lead a bird walk at the Ducktrap River Preserve in Lincolnville.
Saturday, June 7, 10 AM - 2 PM
Beech Nut Open House
BEECH HILL PRESERVE, Beech Hill Road, Rockport
We invite the public to join us in celebrating the long-awaited restoration of Beech Nut, the historic, sod-roofed stone hut atop Beech Hill. The hut itself will be open to the public for the first time this year. Limited transportation will be available for those who cannot make the 3/4-mile walk up the hill to the hut.
Friday, June 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Summer Solstice Walks
BEECH HILL PRESERVE, Beech Hill Road, Rockport
HATCHET MOUNTAIN PRESERVE, Hatchet Mountain Road, Hope
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with Land Trust staff and volunteers on two of our favorite preserve summits. Picnic dinners encouraged. Please leave dogs at home.
Tuesday, July 22, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Annual Meeting of the Membership
TRANQUILITY GRANGE, Route 52, Lincolnville
Members are encouraged to join our Board and staff as we celebrate the year's accomplishments and vote in new Board members. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, August 30, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Natural and Political History of Sears Island
SEARS ISLAND, Sears Island Road (off Route One), Searsport
Explore the natural beauty of Sears Island with naturalist Mike Shannon and learn more about the island's long-contested possible futures from our own Scott Dickerson, who currently serves on the state-sponsored Sears Island Joint Use Planning Committee. Please leave dogs at home.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Preserve Mystery Walk
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Land Trust staff will lead a first-time walk on one of our newly conserved properties, location to be determined. Advance registration is necessary so you can learn where we're hiking!.
Friday, October 3, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ragged Mountain Fern Walk
RAGGED MOUNTAIN PRESERVE , Hosmer Brook Trail, Camden Snow Bowl
Botanist Alison Dibble will explore the abundance of ferns along the Hosmer Brook Trail, part of the Gateway to Ragged and Bald Mountains beginning at the Camden Snow Bowl. Children welcome. A hand lens and the 2005 edition of the Peterson Field Guide series, Ferns of Northeastern and Central North America are highly recommended.
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bald Mountain Lichen Walk
BALD MOUNTAIN PRESERVE, Barnestown Road, Camden
Noted Maine lichenologist Jim Hinds will examine and discuss the lichens of Bald Mountain. A hand lens is recommended. Group size limited to 10; advance registration necessary.