BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boothbay Region Land Trust - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bbrlt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boothbay Region Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20250903T183654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T173241Z UID:10000829-1758819600-1758830400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”RSVP Now!” url=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/u3qewI3JwKxKPATaKvlGZw”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Please join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, September 25 at 5pm at Newagen Seaside Inn. In celebration of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s 45 years of conservation and public access\, this event will be free for all members! \nGuests will enjoy a family style dinner outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Newagen Seaside Inn. A brief program will reflect on Boothbay Region Land Trust’s 45 years\, with a special focus on our members\, volunteers and partners. This will be followed by the year-in-review and business meeting (voting of board officers/members). \nPlease note: In order to attend\, individuals must be members of Boothbay Region Land Trust. A member is any person/household who has donated any amount to Boothbay Region Land Trust within the past 12-months. You are welcome to donate at any time prior to or during the event in order to participate. If you are unsure of your membership status\, please contact the office at brlt@bbrlt.org or (207) 633-4818. \nEvening Agenda:\n5-5:30pm Arrival of Guests\, Drinks & Chef’s Table\n5:45pm Dinner Served\n6:30pm Program Begins\n7-8pm Continued socializing\, Drinks\, Smore Station & Lawn Games \n​_Fill out my LGL Form!\n​_[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”7539″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757093306048{padding-top: 8px !important;}”]\nClick here to view board nominees and officers \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Fill out my LGL Form!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nBRLT Annual Member Meeting Hosted by:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/2025-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Newagen Seaside Inn\, 60 Newagen Colony Rd\, Southport\, ME\, 04576 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large-Crowd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20240814T180015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153640Z UID:10000579-1757505600-1757520000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Paddle to Indiantown Island Preserve DESCRIPTION:Grab your kayak or canoe and join BRLT Executive Director and registered Maine Kayak Guide Nick Ullo as he paddles out to Indiantown Island Preserve. This 3-mile paddle will begin in the Townsend Gut and travel up the Sheepscot River before landing at the Indiantown Island float. Paddlers will have the opportunity to stretch their legs with a 1-mile hike led by Environmental Educator Tracey Hall\, in which she will share the natural and cultural history of the preserve. This round-trip paddle launches at the float at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm and is best suited for intermediate and advanced paddlers. Participants should bring plenty of water\, snacks\, sunblock\, and a PFD. \nRaindate: September 11th at Noon \nTo register for this paddle\, please fill out the form below. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/kayak-paddle-to-indiantown-island-preserve-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Kayak Paddle,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/indiantown-9-scaled-e1658508151913.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20240924T181344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T181344Z UID:10000598-1729677600-1729684800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Lichens of Maine DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating world of lichens with us at Oak Point Farm! Join Air Rhodes\, Master Naturalist\, and lifelong lichen lover\, for a captivating exploration of one of Maine’s most biodiverse life forms. \nThis hands-on program begins with a one-hour indoor session where we’ll dive into the incredible science behind lichens: what they are\, which species you’ll likely encounter around Boothbay\, and how these humble organisms are playing a role in saving our planet. From ancient uses in Egyptian embalming to their surprising connection to Scottish tartans\, we’ll also touch on lichens’ rich history. You’ll even learn about modern innovations using lichens and how you can contribute to protecting these important organisms. \nFollowing the presentation\, we’ll embark on a slow-paced\, one-hour walk through Oak Point Farm to observe and identify lichens in their natural habitat. \nAttendance is limited\, and registration is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn\, observe\, and appreciate the wonderful world of lichens! Please register here: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/lichens-of-maine/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Lecture,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lichens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20240912T232527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T232527Z UID:10000590-1728554400-1728558000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Mania DESCRIPTION:Join Boothbay Region Land Trust for a captivating morning with local author and artist\, Hilary E. Bartlett\, as she presents “Mushroom Mania”\, an exploration of the fascinating world of mushrooms. Hilary will delve into the history of mushrooms as food and medicine and their vital role in the ecosystem. Discover how these remarkable fungi support plant\, forest\, and human health through colorful photographs and commentary.  In her presentation\, Hilary will also introduce her new book\, “Mushroom Mania”\, featuring stunning watercolor portraits of Maine’s wild mushroom species\, delicious recipes\, and practical tips for growing mushrooms at home. Afterward\, she will be available to sell and sign copies of the book. \nHilary Bartlett\, born and raised in postwar Liverpool\, England\, studied fungi as part of her microbiology training and earned a doctorate from University College London. A summer fellowship brought her to Boothbay Harbor in 1975 to work at Bigelow Lab\, where she fell in love with Maine’s rocky coast and never left. Hilary turned to mushroom hunting in rural Maine\, later shifting from scientific research to an art career after her daughter was born. Her award-winning paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Maine and Santa Fe. She also taught microbiology for 11 years at the University of Maine Augusta. Her first book\, The Thistle Inn: A Wee Bit of Scotland in Maine\, was published in 2020. \nThis free event has limited seating\, and advanced registration is required. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn\, connect\, and celebrate the world of mushrooms! \nRegister now to reserve your spot. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/mushroom-mania/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Lecture,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mm-cvr-jpg-for-hilary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20240730T192307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T193201Z UID:10000573-1727370000-1727379000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nPurchase Tickets\nPlease join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, September 26 at 5pm at Harbor Theater\, which will include a feature-length nature film and brief business meeting. \nThis year’s unique program will feature the captivating newly released nature film\, A Peace of Forest\, filmed\, directed\, and produced in Maine by Lee Ann Szelog and Thomas Mark Szelog over the sequence of ten years. Prior to the screening\, the Szelogs will be available to share the challenges and achievements they faced in the making of this film\, and will also lead a short question and answer session following the screening. \nGuests will enjoy complimentary refreshments upon arrival.  A very brief Boothbay Region Land Trust year-in-review and business meeting (voting of board officers/members) will follow the film. Tickets are required: $15 per adult (children attend free). \nPlease note: In order to participate in voting\, attendees must be members of Boothbay Region Land Trust. A member is any person/household who has donated any amount to Boothbay Region Land Trust within the past 12-months. You are welcome to donate at any time prior to or during the event in order to participate. If you are unsure of your membership status\, please contact the office at brlt@bbrlt.org or (207) 633-4818. \nEvening Agenda:\n5-5:20pm Refreshments and socializing\n5:20pm Film introduction by Lee Ann & Thomas Mark Szelog\n5:30-7pm A Peace of Forest screening\n7pm Q&A with Lee Ann & Thomas Mark Szelog\n7:10pm Year-in-Review and Business Meeting \nClick here to review our 2024 Board and Officer Nominees\n  \nA Peace of Forest \nThis first feature-length wildlife movie ever filmed and produced in Maine is a one-of-a-kind cinematic adventure. Viewers will experience the wild\, peaceful and mysterious world that is filled with complex relationships and ways of wonder. A Peace of Forest celebrates the beauty and intimacy of wildlife in Maine with surprising\, tender and exquisite interactions of wildlife during peaceful moments in Maine’s natural world. An original story filled with inspiration\, viewers of all ages and audiences will be engaged in a fresh\, entertaining and informative manner as they observe common and uncommon wildlife and the fragile balance between nature and human culture. \nFill out my LGL Form!\n[vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/s-TTJjpnTQQ” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]\nFill out my LGL Form!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/2024-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Harbor Theater\, 185 Townsend Avenue\, Boothbay Harbor\, 04538\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Movie-poster-a-Peace-of-Forest-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20231006T170314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T193623Z UID:10000307-1697731200-1697738400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Artist's Reception DESCRIPTION:Join artist Ramone Hanley-Warren for a reception and preview of her new show\, Drishti: Point of Focus\, opening in the gallery room at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm on Thursday\, October 19 from 4-6pm. Visitors to Oak Point Farm may be familiar with Ramone Hanley-Warren’s work through her permanent mural in the farmhouse visitor center depicting a great blue heron flying over a salt marsh. Ramone’s paintings are inspired by the natural world\, particularly the unique beauty of midcoast Maine. \nDrishti: Point of Focus will remain open for viewing through the spring of 2024 during visitor center hours\, Monday through Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm. Ramone has generously pledged to donate 20% of all sales from this show to Boothbay Region Land Trust to support land conservation and public access. \n  \n  \n  \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/artists-reception/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20230921T182822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T223943Z UID:10000303-1696500000-1696503600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Zak Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Zak Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Zak is BRLT’s largest preserve with 208 acres straddling the watershed of Wildcat Creek in the western half and its headwaters in the eastern half. It encompasses one of the few large open fields remaining on the Boothbay Peninsula and features salt marsh\, wetlands\, and extensive woods. Group is size is limited and registration is required by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/zak-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Zak Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Zak-Autumn-e1666979504914.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20230824T161734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T185353Z UID:10000296-1695834000-1695844800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. \nWe invite all members to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday\, September 27 at 5pm at Newagen Seaside Inn. See below for a full meeting agenda and dinner menu. \nWe are pleased to welcome Susie Arnold as our guest speaker for the evening. Susie is the director of the Center for Climate and Community at the Island Institute\, where she works on the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on marine resources and fisheries-dependent communities. Susie will be sharing a presentation that touches on climate change impacts for coastal Maine communities. \nFollowing the guest speaker’s presentation\, we will host our Annual Member Meeting. \nMeeting Agenda: \n\nPresident’s Report\n Vote to authorize Boothbay Region Land Trust Board of Directors to sell a (roughly) one-acre lot located on Cross Point Road in Edgecomb\, Maine\, Map U10 Lot 17. (This property was gifted to BRLT with the understanding that it would be sold to raise funds for the organization).\nNomination of New Board Members for a 3-year term: Cindy Bailey\, Kimberley Byrd\, Alan Bellows & Bruce Harris (Click here for an introduction to our nominees)\nNomination of current Board Members for a second 3-year term: Rob Wheeler\, Rick Elder & Stan Wakefield\nElection of 2023-2024 Board Officers:\n\nRob Wheeler – President\nRick Elder – Vice President\nKathleen Kennedy – Secretary\nCindy Bailey – Treasurer \nDinner Menu:\n\n\n\nChef’s table with assorted cheeses\, olives\, fruit\, nuts\, rustic bread\, crostini\, and cracker assortment\nPlated salad course\nFamily style dinner with three entree’s (sample menu: short rib with parsnip and sweet potato puree\, baked haddock with honey-crumb topping and lemon beurre blanc\, chickpea and black lentil ragout with summer greens\, chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables)\nPlated apple cobbler with cinnamon whipped cream\nCash barFill out my LGL Form!\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/2023-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Newagen Seaside Inn\, 60 Newagen Colony Rd\, Southport\, ME\, 04576 CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Fall Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/by-Jim-Newton-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T230000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20190826T181432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T145427Z UID:10000082-1695722400-1695769200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Pine Tree Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Pine Tree Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. This preserve was once open pasture and was later abandoned to tree growth. The generally forested habitat includes several old gravel pits which have become ponds as well as some wetlands. The preserve is rich in flora and fauna; an occasional beaver and moose have been sighted\, as well as a wide variety of birdlife. Group size is limited and registration is required by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/trail-mixer-pine-tree-preserve/ LOCATION:Pine Tree Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/schoolhouse-pond-white-pine-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220914T132011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T175725Z UID:10000066-1667988000-1667991600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Event Full: Saunders Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:* We have reached parking capacity for this event. Please join us for another program* Discover the history and ecology of Saunders Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a Boothbay Region Land Trust naturalist. This moderate hike meanders down a wooded hillside\, through a mix of majestic evergreen and hardwood trees before arriving at a small stream that empties into the Damariscotta River. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/saunders-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Saunders Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saunders-Preserve-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221129 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20221024T142951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T142951Z UID:10000069-1666569600-1669679999@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: The Honeybee DESCRIPTION:Read a family-friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that connects you to your natural surroundings. The free 1-mile story trail starts from the Oak Point Farm parking lot kiosk and can be completed at your own pace and on your own time. The current story trail features the read-aloud book “The Honeybee”\, written by Kirsten Hall and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault. \nBuzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely\, clever\, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book. With zooming\, vibrant verse\, and buzzy\, beautiful illustrations\, this celebration of the critically important honeybee is a honey-sweet treasure of a picture book. The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours\, with a new book posted every four to five weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-the-honeybee/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/honeybee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220913T191623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T140818Z UID:10000065-1664877600-1664881200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Oak Point Farm Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of  BRLT’s headquarters at Oak Point Farm\, during a leisurely one-mile hike with a Boothbay Region Land Trust naturalist. Situated on more than 2\,000 feet of coastline on Hodgdon Cove\, this unique 32-acre preserve is the last remaining undeveloped saltwater farm in Boothbay Harbor. Discover heirloom apple trees and other evidence of the property’s farming history while exploring a vast assortment of natural habitats teeming with wildlife. Group size is limited with registration required by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/oak-point-farm-hike-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Canada-geese-enjoy-the-protection-of-the-pond-at-Oak-Point-Farm-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220822T003225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T161600Z UID:10000177-1664359200-1664364600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:To be Rescheduled: Linekin and Burley Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:***Please note: Due to an injury the hike leader recently experienced\, this event is canceled and will be rescheduled in the future***Discover the history and ecology of Linekin and Burley Preserve during a moderate 1.5-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. These adjacent preserves offer abundant wildlife: birds\, deer\, small mammals\, frogs\, and toads all thrive in this protected habitat. Plant life includes ferns\, mosses\, and a wide variety of trees such as red spruce\, balsam fir\, white pine\, red oak\, red maple\, eastern hemlock\, birch\, and even sugar maple. Group size is limited and registration is required by filling out the form below or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/linekin-and-burley-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Linekin and Burley Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/linekin-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T123000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220818T142031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T172028Z UID:10000174-1663837200-1663849800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Cancelled Due to Weather: Kayak Paddle to Indiantown Island Preserve DESCRIPTION:***This program has been canceled due to the weather forecast for morning rain and thunderstorms*** Grab your kayak or canoe and join BRLT Executive Director and registered Maine Kayak Guide Nick Ullo as he paddles out to Indiantown Island Preserve. This 3-mile paddle will begin in the Townsend Gut and travel up the Sheepscot River before landing at the Indiantown Island float. Paddlers will have the opportunity to stretch their legs with a 1-mile hike led by Environmental Educator Tracey Hall\, in which she will share the natural and cultural history of the preserve. This round-trip paddle launches at the float at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm and is best suited for intermediate and advanced paddlers. Participants should bring plenty of water\, snacks\, sunblock\, and a PDF. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/kayak-paddle-to-indiantown-island-preserve/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Kayak Paddle,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/indiantown-9-scaled-e1658508151913.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220913T172715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T172715Z UID:10000179-1663113600-1666223999@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: A Seed is Sleepy DESCRIPTION:Read a family-friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that connects you to your natural surroundings. The free 1-mile story trail starts from the Oak Point Farm parking lot kiosk and can be completed at your own pace and on your own time. The current story trail features the read-aloud book “A Seed is Sleepy”\, written by Dianna Hutts Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long. \nThis gorgeous award-winning book offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate\, complex\, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design\, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts\, making it perfect reading material for a fall walk through the woods. The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours\, with a new book posted every four to five weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-a-seed-is-sleepy/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/aseedissleepy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20220527T000523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T000523Z UID:10000168-1656410400-1656414000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Ocean Point Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Ocean Point Preserve during a guided one-mile hike with the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Located in the largest wetland area on Linekin Neck in East Boothbay\, the 15-acre Ocean Point Preserve includes Tibbetts pond\, designated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as significant waterfowl wildlife habitat for inland waterfowl and wading birds. Group is limited to 15 participants with registration required by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ocean-point-preserve-hike-3/ LOCATION:Ocean Point Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ocean-point-forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211008T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163756Z UID:10000145-1637744400-1637755200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:CLIP Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the fall of 2021 (Penny Lake will continue to be the focus point for the group’s efforts though Ovens Mouth East may see some work as well). CLIP volunteers will be helping eradicate invasive shrubs and vines (bush honeysuckle\, oriental bittersweet\, multi flora rose\, autumn olive\, and Japanese barberry) on this preserve.  Work will consist of pulling\, cutting\, and piling invasive brush that will be chipped or burned later. No prior knowledge or experience with invasive plants is needed. Training will be provided including species identification and removal techniques. Some tools will be available\, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite pruning shears\, loppers\, or pulling/cutting devices. Long pants\, long sleeve shirts\, and gloves are recommended as well as bug spray and water. Your help is vital to supporting native ecosystems on our preserves! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/clip-work-party-2/2021-11-24/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:CLIP,Fall Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Penny-Lake-Invasive-Plants-e1625067036960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211022T162557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T162557Z UID:10000034-1637661600-1637665200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Universal Access Trail Nature Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the new universal access trail at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm during a guided walk along scenic waterways and through field and forest. BRLT Executive Director Nick Ullo will share the vision and development of the trail\, while Environmental Educator Tracey Hall will share the natural features of the preserve.\nThe smooth barrier free surface on this 3/4 mile universal access trail allows people of all abilities to discover the wonders of nature. BRLT’s universal access trail features reasonable slopes and a firm stone aggregate surface\, which supports hikers\, wheelchairs\, and strollers.\nGroup is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. For more information or to register\, please contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/universal-access-trail-nature-hike/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/OPF-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211022T152516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T152516Z UID:10000148-1637143200-1637146800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Ocean Point Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Ocean Point Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Located in the largest wetland area on Linekin Neck in East Boothbay\, the 15-acre Ocean Point Preserve includes Tibbetts pond\, designated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as significant waterfowl wildlife habitat for inland waterfowl and wading birds. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ocean-point-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Ocean Point Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ocean-point-forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211022T151704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T144349Z UID:10000147-1636822800-1636826400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Night Hike DESCRIPTION:What happens in nature when the sun goes down? Leave the flashlights at home and join us on a real adventure in the dark. A naturalist will lead the group on a short and easy walk through field and forest along the new universal access trail at Oak Point Farm. We will stop along the way to investigate the ways our senses work in the dark and learn how nocturnal animals have adapted to living without light. This family friendly program is open to all ages and limited to 12 participants with registration required. For more information or to register\, contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or call the office at 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/night-hike/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Night Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/night-sky-maine-trees.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211008T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163756Z UID:10000144-1636534800-1636545600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:CLIP Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the fall of 2021 (Penny Lake will continue to be the focus point for the group’s efforts though Ovens Mouth East may see some work as well). CLIP volunteers will be helping eradicate invasive shrubs and vines (bush honeysuckle\, oriental bittersweet\, multi flora rose\, autumn olive\, and Japanese barberry) on this preserve.  Work will consist of pulling\, cutting\, and piling invasive brush that will be chipped or burned later. No prior knowledge or experience with invasive plants is needed. Training will be provided including species identification and removal techniques. Some tools will be available\, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite pruning shears\, loppers\, or pulling/cutting devices. Long pants\, long sleeve shirts\, and gloves are recommended as well as bug spray and water. Your help is vital to supporting native ecosystems on our preserves! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/clip-work-party-2/2021-11-10/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:CLIP,Fall Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Penny-Lake-Invasive-Plants-e1625067036960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211022T150403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T150403Z UID:10000146-1636365600-1636369200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Gregory Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Gregory Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This loop trail ventures through a varied woodland with lengthy frontage on the Back River\, an eastern branch of the Sheepscot River. Hikers can enjoy walking around a small pond bordered by wildflowers and edged with cattails. Bullfrogs and dragonflies revel in this natural habitat\, as well as deer\, small mammals\, and a variety of birds. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/gregory-preserve-hike/ LOCATION:Gregory Hiking Trai\, 2 Sawyer's Island Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gregory-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTSTAMP:20260515T005243 CREATED:20211104T161932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T163602Z UID:10000036-1635984000-1638316799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Hiking Day DESCRIPTION:Read a family friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that connects you to your natural surroundings. The free 1 mile story trail starts from the Oak Point Farm parking lot kiosk and can be completed at your own pace and on your own time. The current story trail features the read aloud book “Hiking Day” by Anne Rockwell\, with illustrations by Lizzy Rockwell. \nIn this book\, a young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path\, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine\, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries. Author Anne Rockwell and her daughter\, artist Lizzy Rockwell\, celebrate a day the little girl will never forget\, especially when she reaches the mountain’s summit. With simple\, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page\, Hiking Day brings the joys of spending an afternoon outdoors to life. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-hiking-day/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hiking-day-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20210812T134628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T141116Z UID:10000133-1635501600-1635505200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Penny Lake Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:***Please note this is a new date for this program\, it was rescheduled due to weather***Discover the history and ecology of Penny Lake Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Located in downtown Boothbay Harbor\, Penny Lake Preserve is a freshwater wetland with adjoining woodlands and open field. A system of easy hiking trails offer an abundant variety of wildlife\, including migratory and nesting birds\, turtles\, beaver\, deer\, and even a very occasional moose. In addition\, numerous plants thrive in this varied natural habitat\, from wildflowers to cattails and from hardwood trees to evergreens. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/penny-lake-preserve-hike/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/penny-lake-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20211008T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163756Z UID:10000143-1635325200-1635336000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:CLIP Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the fall of 2021 (Penny Lake will continue to be the focus point for the group’s efforts though Ovens Mouth East may see some work as well). CLIP volunteers will be helping eradicate invasive shrubs and vines (bush honeysuckle\, oriental bittersweet\, multi flora rose\, autumn olive\, and Japanese barberry) on this preserve.  Work will consist of pulling\, cutting\, and piling invasive brush that will be chipped or burned later. No prior knowledge or experience with invasive plants is needed. Training will be provided including species identification and removal techniques. Some tools will be available\, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite pruning shears\, loppers\, or pulling/cutting devices. Long pants\, long sleeve shirts\, and gloves are recommended as well as bug spray and water. Your help is vital to supporting native ecosystems on our preserves! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/clip-work-party-2/2021-10-27/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:CLIP,Fall Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Penny-Lake-Invasive-Plants-e1625067036960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20210813T114331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T114331Z UID:10000137-1634637600-1634643000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Linekin and Burley Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Linekin and Burley Preserve during a leisurely 1.5 mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. These adjacent preserves offer abundant wildlife: birds\, deer\, small mammals\, frogs and toads all thrive in this protected habitat. Plant life includes ferns\, mosses\, a wide variety of trees such as red spruce\, balsam fir\, white pine\, red oak\, red maple\, eastern hemlock\, birch and even sugar maple. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/linekin-and-burley-preserve-hike/ LOCATION:Linekin and Burley Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/linekin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20211008T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163756Z UID:10000142-1634115600-1634126400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:CLIP Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the fall of 2021 (Penny Lake will continue to be the focus point for the group’s efforts though Ovens Mouth East may see some work as well). CLIP volunteers will be helping eradicate invasive shrubs and vines (bush honeysuckle\, oriental bittersweet\, multi flora rose\, autumn olive\, and Japanese barberry) on this preserve.  Work will consist of pulling\, cutting\, and piling invasive brush that will be chipped or burned later. No prior knowledge or experience with invasive plants is needed. Training will be provided including species identification and removal techniques. Some tools will be available\, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite pruning shears\, loppers\, or pulling/cutting devices. Long pants\, long sleeve shirts\, and gloves are recommended as well as bug spray and water. Your help is vital to supporting native ecosystems on our preserves! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/clip-work-party-2/2021-10-13/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:CLIP,Fall Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Penny-Lake-Invasive-Plants-e1625067036960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20211001T140658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T140658Z UID:10000141-1633392000-1635897599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Halloween Story Trail: Room on the Broom DESCRIPTION:Read a family friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that puts you in the Halloween spirit. The free 1 mile story trail starts from the Oak Point Farm parking lot kiosk and can be completed at your own pace and on your own time. The current story trail features the read aloud book “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler. \nThe witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat\, then her bow\, and then her wand!  Luckily\, three helpful animals find the missing items\, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes\, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/halloween-story-trail-room-on-the-broom/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/room-on-the-broom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20210813T112716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T112716Z UID:10000135-1632909600-1632913200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Zak Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Zak Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Zak is BRLT’s largest preserve with 208 acres straddling the watershed of Wildcat Creek in the western half and its headwaters in the eastern half. It encompasses one of the few large open fields remaining on the Boothbay Peninsula\, and features salt marsh\, wetlands\, and extensive woods. Group is limited to 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/zak-preserve-hike/ LOCATION:Zak Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zak.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T230000 DTSTAMP:20260515T005244 CREATED:20210806T165550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T200309Z UID:10000132-1632560400-1632610800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Wild Mushrooms in Maine: A walk through a world of wonder and beauty DESCRIPTION:With summer and fall rains come a rich and diverse flush of would mushrooms in our forests and fields. Mushrooms have grabbed the imagination and interest of all as we seek a closer relationship with nature and a better understanding of the ecology of our forests. Join a Maine mushroom expert Greg Marley for an exploration of fungal ecology\, edibility\, toxicity and above all the wonder of mushrooms. Come prepared for a good walk in the woods\, an open mind and your curiosity. Feel free to bring in a couple of mushrooms to identify or to show off. \nGreg Marley has been collecting\, studying\, eating\, growing and teaching mushrooms for over 45 years. He has spread his love of mushrooms to hundreds through walks\, talks and classes held across the New England over the past 30 years. Marley is the author of Mushrooms for Health; Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi\, (Downeast Books \, 2009) and the award-winning Chanterelle Dreams\, Amanita Nightmares; The Love Lore and Mystic of Mushrooms\, (Chelsea Green\, 2010). As a volunteer mushroom identification consultant to Poison Centers\, he provides expertise in mushroom poisoning cases. When not mushrooming\, Marley works as a mental health clinician and behavioral health consultant specializing in suicide prevention and suicide grief. \nGroup is limited to 20 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. \nPhoto Credit: Greg Marley URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/wild-mushrooms-in-maine-a-walk-through-a-world-of-wonder-and-beauty/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Classes,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/marley-mushrooms.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR