BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boothbay Region Land Trust - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boothbay Region Land Trust 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: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:20250807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000727-1754560800-1754564400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-08-07/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000726-1753956000-1753959600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-07-31/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000725-1753351200-1753354800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000724-1752746400-1752750000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-07-17/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250606T190927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T184726Z UID:10000741-1752573600-1752588000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Autumn View Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us at our newest public nature preserve\, Autumn View\, for a first peak at this exciting property! Autumn View Preserve sits in the Meadow Brook conservation area and directly abuts two other BRLT preserves: Appalachee and Lobster Cove Meadow. This beautiful property comprises approximately 68 acres including productive wetlands that join other BRLT conservation lands to permanently protect a significant unfragmented habitat for wildlife.  This preserve has also enabled BRLT to transform public access to nature in the heart of Boothbay Harbor. Autumn View’s interconnected trails adjoin the systems at Appalachee and Lobster Cove Meadow to create the most extensive recreational trail system in Boothbay Harbor. \nEnvironmental educator\, Tracey Hall\, will lead a guided hike of the new trail system at Autumn View beginning at 10am. Shortly after the conclusion of the hike\, historian Dr. Aimée Keithan of Greater Portland Landmarks will provide a guest presentation highlighting the land’s rich history. This  event is free and open to all! \nSchedule: \n10:00 am Welcome & Introductions\n10:10-11:00am Nature Hike\n11:30-12pm History Talk with Q&A by Dr. Aimee Keithan\n12pm-2pm Staff on hand to answer questions. Visitors are invited to explore the preserve at their leisure\n2pm Event Concludes URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/autumn-view-open-house/ LOCATION:Autumn View\, 60 Autumn View Ln\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Family Friendly,Hiking,Lecture,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Autumn-View-Barn-Cover1-1.jpg GEO:43.861374;-69.610571 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Autumn View 60 Autumn View Ln Boothbay Harbor ME United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=60 Autumn View Ln:geo:-69.610571,43.861374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000723-1752141600-1752145200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-07-10/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250702T165500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180729Z UID:10000750-1752105600-1755043199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Nature Did It First 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 Nature Did It First\, written by Karen Ansberry and illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio. \n A 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award “Outstanding Nature and Ecology Book”. What child doesn’t want to know how things work? Introduce a young reader in your life to how nature works and inspires innovation to help solve some of our toughest engineering challenges. This kid-friendly\, beautiful introduction to biomimicry is half playful rhymes and half nonfiction\, perfect for ages 5 and up. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-nature-did-it-first/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nature-did-it-first.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250517T011253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T221542Z UID:10000722-1751536800-1751540400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids \nThursdays at 10 AM | Oak Point Farm \nBring your family for a fun\, hands-on nature walk designed for school-age children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme exploring local wildlife\, plants\, and seasonal changes through simple activities and games. \nMeet on the deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm—no registration needed\, just come ready to explore! \nQuestions? Contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818\, or visit the Boothbay Region Land Trust website for updates. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-6/2025-07-03/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250602T155715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180641Z UID:10000737-1748822400-1752019199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: The Beavers' Busy Year DESCRIPTION:Read a family-friendly book while walking through the winter 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 Beavers’ Busy Year\, written by Mary Holland. \nAlong a stream a dam pops out of the water. Beavers are busy at work! These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away. Mary Holland’s vibrant photographs document the beavers’ activities through the course of a year. Do these beavers ever take a break? Follow along as they pop through the winter ice to begin the busy year of eating bark\, building dams and gathering food just in time for winter to come again. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-the-beavers-busy-year/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/beavers-busy-year.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250429T124806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T124806Z UID:10000712-1745884800-1748735999@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: The Honeybee DESCRIPTION:Read a family-friendly book while walking through the winter 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. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-the-honeybee/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-honeybee-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250402T180808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T170114Z UID:10000709-1745665200-1745672400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Fest 2025 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to join our friends on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday\, April 26th from 10am to 1pm. Several local nonprofit organizations are co-sponsoring this event\, offering activities and information. \nBoothbay Region Land Trust will share details about our local preserves\, flora\, and fauna. Staff will be overseeing a touch table filled with natural objects from our region and will offer an activity as well. \nFor more information on Earth Day Fest 2025\, visit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library website at: www.https://bbhlibrary.org/ URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/earth-day-fest-2025/ LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Spring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EDF-2025-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250228T195315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T145833Z UID:10000678-1742601600-1745798399@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: How to Find a Fox DESCRIPTION:Read a family friendly book while walking through the winter 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 How to Find a Fox by Kate Gardner and photographed by Ossi Saarinen. \n​Taking kids on an imaginary trek through different landscapes and seasons\, How to Find a Fox celebrates one of our planet’s most graceful and enchanting creatures: the red fox. Ossi Saarinen’s stunning wildlife photos and Kate Gardner’s lively and informative words capture the magical and profound connection between animals and humans. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-how-to-find-a-fox/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/How-to-find-a-fox-e1740772360868.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250119T235014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T115539Z UID:10000671-1737331200-1741737599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Snowflake Bentley (Extended) DESCRIPTION:Read a family friendly book while walking through the winter 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 “Snowflake Bentley” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin with illustrations by Mary Azarian. \nSnowflake Bentley shares the true story of Wilson Bentley from Vermont\, who was mystified by snowflakes since he was a little boy. Bentley was determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. His enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time\, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-snowflake-bentley-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snowflake-bentley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20241202T003701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T003701Z UID:10000667-1734710400-1734721200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Walk DESCRIPTION:With the shortest hours of daylight upon us\, lanterns bring warmth and illumination to the darkness. Celebrate the winter solstice and the return to longer days with a self-guided lightly illuminated walk at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm. Arrive anytime between 4 and 7 pm and follow the lanterns spaced along a 1/2 mile universal access trail encircling a freshwater pond\, through field and forest\, with moonlit views of a tidal cove. Bundle up and come enjoy nature from a new perspective. BRLT staff will be on-hand attending a firepit warming station and a hot beverage bar and look forward to seeing you. This event is free and open to everyone\, and registration is not required. For more information\, contact BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-walk-4/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Night Hike,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2021-12-21-16.35.19-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 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:20240906T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20240626T235853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T231600Z UID:10000571-1725611400-1725634800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Sold Out: Boat Trip to Damariscove Island Preserve DESCRIPTION:***We have sold out tickets for the boat trip to Damariscove Island Preserve. Please get in touch with us at brlt@bbrlt.org or 633-4818 to be added to a contact list if we have any cancellations.*** \n  \n  \nJoin us for a captivating day of exploration on Damariscove Island! Embark on a scenic boat ride with the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) to one of Maine’s earliest European settlement sites\, dating back over four centuries. During the voyage\, a BRLT representative will provide fascinating insights into the island’s rich history and unique natural features. \nOnce on the island\, enjoy a variety of activities including five miles of picturesque hiking trails\, tide-pooling\, and perfect spots for picnicking. You can also visit a small rustic museum to delve deeper into the island’s storied past. \nPlease be aware that Damariscove Island is a nature preserve with rugged terrain and limited amenities. The only facility available is a composting toilet. The island is nearly treeless with little to no shade. Be sure to bring plenty of water\, sun protection\, and anything else you might need for a comfortable visit of several hours. We look forward to sharing this remarkable adventure with you! \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/boat-trip-to-damariscove-island-preserve/ LOCATION:Balmy Days Cruises\, 42 Commercial St\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538\, United States CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Family Friendly,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/damariscove-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20240816T183940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T102134Z UID:10000506-1724407200-1724410800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Canceled due to Illness: Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:*** Due to staff illness\, this program is canceled. Please join us another time and we apologize for any inconvenience. ***Welcome to Nature for Kids\, an exciting adventure awaits your family every Friday at 10 AM at Oak Point Farm! Join us for a journey into the wonders of nature\, specially crafted for school-age children and their families. \n🔎 Explore & Discover: Embark on an easy-going stroll through the picturesque landscape\, dotted with engaging activities and games designed to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper connection with the natural world. \n🌳 Theme of the Week: Each session unveils a new natural theme\, delving into the local ecology and embracing the seasonal changes of the Boothbay region. From wildlife encounters to plant identification\, there’s always something fascinating to learn! \n🏡 Meeting Point: Gather with fellow nature enthusiasts on the expansive deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. It’s the perfect starting point for our outdoor escapades. Registration is not required\, just show up. \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to bond with nature alongside your little explorers! Come join us for a morning of fun\, learning\, and unforgettable memories. See you there! \nFor more information and any updates\, visit Boothbay Region Land Trust’s website or contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-5-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20240322T190507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T192327Z UID:10000388-1713607200-1713618000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Fest 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to join our friends on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday\, April 20th from 10am to 1pm. Several local nonprofit organizations are co-sponsoring this event\, offering activities and information. \nBoothbay Region Land Trust will share details about our local preserves\, flora\, and fauna. Staff will be overseeing a touch table filled with natural objects from our region and will offer an activity as well. \nFor more information on Earth Day Fest 2024\, visit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library website at: www.https://bbhlibrary.org/ URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/earth-day-fest-2024/ LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Spring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Earthday-Fest-2024.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20250205T011312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T011509Z UID:10000675-1706745600-1710460799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Self-Guided Winter Tree Identification Walk DESCRIPTION:From bark to twigs to a tree silhouette against a cold winter sky\, this is the perfect time to go into the woods and observe and learn tree identification. This self-guided one-mile walk will focus on the non-leaf characteristics used to identify tree species including bark patterns and textures\, leaf buds and scars\, tree shapes\, and habitat. Along the wooded trail that ends with views of the Cross River\, hikers will find over a dozen different tree species native to our area.  Pick up the winter tree identification pamphlet at the Cross River Preserve parking lot kiosk and follow the trail to find the individually marked trees described within. The trail is open anytime during daylight hours during the month of March at Cross River Preserve. Winter hiking conditions are present so sturdy boots with traction devices are recommended. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/self-guided-winter-tree-identification-walk-5/ LOCATION:Cross River Preserve CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Natural History,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-01-31-14.21.20-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20240102T121906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T122925Z UID:10000316-1706745600-1710460799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Self-Guided Winter Tree Identification Walk DESCRIPTION:From bark to twigs to a tree silhouette against a cold winter sky\, this is the perfect time to go into the woods and observe and learn tree identification. This self-guided one mile walk will focus on the non-leaf characteristics used to identify tree species including bark patterns and textures\, leaf buds and scars\, tree shapes\, and habitat. Along the wooded trail that ends with views of the Cross River\, hikers will find over a dozen different tree species native to our area.  Pick up the winter tree identification pamphlet at the Cross River Preserve parking lot kiosk and follow the trail to find the individually marked trees described within. The trail is open anytime during daylight hours at Cross River Preserve. Winter hiking conditions are present so sturdy boots with traction devices are recommended. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/self-guided-winter-tree-identification-walk-4/ LOCATION:Cross River Preserve CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Natural History,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-01-31-14.21.20-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20231012T163351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T163959Z UID:10000308-1703174400-1703185200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Walk DESCRIPTION:With the shortest hours of daylight upon us\, lanterns bring warmth and illumination to the darkness. Celebrate the winter solstice and the return to longer days with a self-guided lightly illuminated walk at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm. Arrive anytime between 4 and 7 pm and follow the lanterns spaced along a 1/2 mile universal access trail encircling a freshwater pond\, through field and forest\, with moonlit views of a tidal cove. Bundle up and come enjoy nature from a new perspective. BRLT staff will be on-hand attending a firepit warming station and a hot beverage bar and look forward to seeing you. This event is free and open to everyone\, and registration is not required. For more information\, contact BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-walk-3/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Night Hike,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2021-12-21-16.35.19-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230829T180755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T180755Z UID:10000300-1693994400-1693998000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Babes in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Babes in the Woods is a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 along with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games\, crafts\, stories\, and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration of ecological themes and includes a short and easy walk. The group meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/babes-in-the-woods-11/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Babes in the Woods,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/babes-in-the-woods-e1577982701960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230807T130904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T131904Z UID:10000294-1692957600-1692961200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Weather Cancellation: Nature for Kids: August 25th DESCRIPTION:***This event has been canceled due to the forecast for heavy rain showers***Nature for Kids is BRLT’s outdoor discovery program geared toward school-age children and their families. Join us for an easy walk sprinkled with activities and games that promote nature exploration and connection. Each program has a different natural theme that emphasizes local ecology and seasonal changes. “Nature for Kids” meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm unless otherwise noted. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-august-25th/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230807T130617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T105834Z UID:10000293-1692352800-1692356400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Weather Cancellation: Nature for Kids: August 18th DESCRIPTION:***due to the weather forecast for thunderstorms\, strong downpours\, and gusty winds this weeks program has been canceled. Please join us next week *** URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-august-18th/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230725T002941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T201020Z UID:10000289-1691143200-1691146800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled for August 18th: Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:****Due to an event conflict\, this program is rescheduled for August 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience.*** \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-august-4th/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Junior-Naturalist-Camp1-scaled-e1661808525190.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230714T164548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T164548Z UID:10000288-1690970400-1690974000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Babes in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Babes in the Woods is a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 along with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games\, crafts\, stories\, and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration of ecological themes and includes a short and easy walk. The group meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/babes-in-the-woods-10/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Babes in the Woods,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/babes-in-the-woods-e1577982701960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230519T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182906Z UID:10000266-1689933600-1690732800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Art for Acres: Stone Symposium DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Maine Stoneworkers Guild\, Boothbay Region Land Trust is pleased to present the 2023 Maine Stone Symposium. From the seaside field of Oak Point Farm\, witness art in the making! The talented stone sculptors of the Maine Stoneworkers Guild will inspire onlookers as they transform blocks of granite into works of art over the course of ten days. Participating sculptors include Dick Alden\, John Catizone\, Joseph DiMauro\, Sam Finkelstein\, Isabel Catherine Kelley\, Dan Ucci and Andreas von Huene. All sculptures created during the Symposium will be auctioned the following week at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Art Auction on August 4. The Maine Stone Symposium is free and open to the public. For a full description of all art and artists participating in the Stone Symposium and Art Auction\, view our Art for Acres Catalog. \n \n \n \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/art-for-acres-stone-symposium/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Summer Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230618T164656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T164656Z UID:10000274-1689328800-1689332400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids is BRLT’s outdoor discovery program geared toward school-age children and their families. Join us for an easy walk sprinkled with activities and games that promote nature exploration and connection. Each program has a different natural theme that emphasizes local ecology and seasonal changes. “Nature for Kids” meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm unless otherwise noted. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-4/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kids-with-nets-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20220722T004526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T160820Z UID:10000171-1688724000-1688727600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids is BRLT’s outdoor discovery program geared toward school-age children and their families. Join us for an easy walk sprinkled with activities and games that promote nature exploration and connection. Each program has a different natural theme that emphasizes local ecology and seasonal changes. “Nature for Kids” meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm unless otherwise noted. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids-3/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kids-with-nets-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T221133 CREATED:20230607T185752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T185752Z UID:10000270-1688551200-1688554800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Babes in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Babes in the Woods is a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 along with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games\, crafts\, stories\, and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration of ecological themes and usually includes a short and easy walk. Group meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/babes-in-the-woods-9/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Babes in the Woods,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/babes-in-the-woods-e1577982701960.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR