BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boothbay Region Land Trust - ECPv6.15.20//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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20251221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185307 CREATED:20250919T125906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T125906Z UID:10000836-1766332800-1766343600@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-5/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTSTAMP:20260424T185307 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:20260424T185307 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;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260424T185307 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:20260424T185307 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;VALUE=DATE:20241221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20241218T172323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T172323Z UID:10000670-1734739200-1742601599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Winter Pop Up Nature Hikes DESCRIPTION:Pop-Up Winter Nature Hikes\nExplore the Wonders of Winter on the Preserves \nThis winter\, Boothbay Region Land Trust is offering spontaneous “pop-up” nature hikes on our preserves! Led by a naturalist\, these leisurely 1-2 mile walks are a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the season\, explore diverse landscapes\, and learn about the fascinating ecology of our local environment. \nEach hike will rotate through different preserves\, providing a chance to discover new trails or revisit favorites with fresh winter perspectives. Along the way\, we’ll pause to share insights into the diverse plant and animal life that call our preserves home. \nSince these hikes depend on favorable weather and trail conditions\, they will be announced just a few days in advance. \nWant to join us? Stay in the loop by signing up to receive email notifications for upcoming pop-up hikes. Simply fill out the form below\, and we’ll keep you informed! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \nBundle up\, lace up your boots\, and get ready to embrace the wonders of winter with us! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/winter-pop-up-nature-hikes/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Hiking,Natural History,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/porter-snow-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 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:20240327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20240213T000105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T134906Z UID:10000383-1711535400-1711539000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: Coyote: America’s Songdog DESCRIPTION:***This event has been cancelled*** \nJoin conservation biologist Geri Vistein as she takes you on a journey to discover the important and resilient Coyote in a way you have never heard before. This presentation will center on perceptions and relationships\, including Coyote’s interactions with other wildlife\, the environment\, and humans.   Discover the importance of these carnivores and their vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of our planet.  Come hear the Song Dogs Sing! \nThis free event is part of BRLT’s three-part Spring Guest Speaker Series sponsored by Tindal & Callahan Real Estate. Please register by filling out the form below: \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/coyote-americas-songdog/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Conservation,Guest Speaker Series,Lecture,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/coyotes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 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:20260424T185308 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:20240123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20240102T123119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T123119Z UID:10000317-1706004000-1706007600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk DESCRIPTION:As winter descends upon our landscape\, it can be difficult to recognize our region’s various species of trees. Join a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust to learn some tricks used to identify common trees in winter\, including bark\, buds\, twigs\, branching patterns\, and even smell. The group will meet at the parking lot kiosk and head out for a short easy one-mile walk through the forests of Oak Point Farm. Winter trail conditions are present so sturdy boots with good traction are recommended. \nRegistration is required for this free event by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Natural History,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 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:20230404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20230130T161330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T132447Z UID:10000180-1680602400-1680606000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:EVENT FULL: The Incredible Story of the Steller's Sea Eagle DESCRIPTION:***This event has reached capacity. To sign up for the waiting list\, please send your name\, contact information\, and the number of people in your party to BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org.*** \nLast winter a vagrant eagle from Russia\, the Steller’s Sea-eagle\, captured the world’s imagination after it spent the winter on the coast of Maine. This majestic eagle was spotted several times throughout the Boothbay Region\, including on several Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves. Hear from Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund about how this amazing bird came to find itself in Maine\, the sensation it caused\, and an update on where this individual is now. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/the-incredible-story-of-the-stellers-sea-eagle/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Birding,Lecture,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/John-Putrino-Stellar-Sea-Eagle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230321 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20230130T162013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T133105Z UID:10000181-1676073600-1679356799@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-3/ 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:20230210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20230124T163403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T163403Z UID:10000074-1676023200-1676026800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Invasive Plants of Midcoast Maine DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why folks are worried about invasive plants\, how they got here in the first place\, and whether are they really harmful to the ecosystem? Learn about the plants “from away” that are disturbing natural ecosystems and replacing the native vegetation that defines our region and on which wildlife depends. Learn to recognize key invasives in our area and explore control & prevention strategies. \nThis program is presented by Rebecca Jacobs\, Program Manager for the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District in partnership with the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is required. The group meets inside the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. To register for this program\, 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/invasive-plants-of-midcoast-maine/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Lecture,Natural History,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Bittersweet-Honeysuckle-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20230130T163009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T163009Z UID:10000182-1675468800-1678060799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers 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 “Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers”\, written by Jessica and illustrated by Salini Perera. \nIn this poetic book\, discover the many ways animals prepare for the challenges of winter. Some\, the hiders\, choose a place to rest and wait out the winter\, hibernating under the ground or snuggling in a sheltered spot. Other creatures are seekers\, migrating to new locations where the weather is milder and the food sources more plentiful. And then there are the finders\, who keep warm and fed by adapting to the new conditions. Every animal knows just what to do — following an ingenious plan that’s just right for them! \nThe 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-hiders-seekers-finders-keepers/ 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/2023/01/finders-keepers-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20221206T135613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T135613Z UID:10000072-1674036000-1674039600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk DESCRIPTION:As winter descends upon our landscape\, it can be difficult to recognize our region’s various species of trees. Join a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust to learn some tricks used to identify common trees in winter\, including bark\, buds\, twigs\, branching patterns\, and even smell. The group will meet at the parking lot kiosk and head out for a short easy walk through the forests of Oak Point Farm. \nRegistration is required for this free event by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-3/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Natural History,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20221230T130547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T130547Z UID:10000073-1672444800-1675036799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Animals in Winter 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 “Animals in Winter”\, written by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder with illustrations by Helen K. Davie. \nWinter is coming\, and the animals are preparing: Some birds\, bats\, and butterflies migrate; other animals hibernate. The squirrel and pika gather food and store it; mice\, deer\, rabbits\, and the handsome red fox forage and hunt all winter long. Discover how animals survive winter in this beautifully illustrated book. \nThe 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-animals-in-winter/ 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/2022/12/0064451658.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20220929T130030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T132057Z UID:10000068-1671638400-1671649200@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. Bring a thermos full of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy nature from a new perspective. BRLT staff will be on-hand attending a firepit warming station 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-2/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20221129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20221110T145530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T162617Z UID:10000071-1669680000-1672099199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: The Shortest 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 “The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice”\, written by Wendy Pfeffer and illustrated by Jesse Reisch. \nThe beginning of winter is marked by the solstice\, the shortest day of the year. Long ago\, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time\, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations\, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cultures throughout history. \nThe 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-shortest-day/ 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/2022/11/winter-solstice-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20220124T214835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T214835Z UID:10000045-1646092800-1648771199@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 throughout the month of March at Cross River Preserve. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/self-guided-winter-tree-identification-walk-2/ 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:20220221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20220220T133608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T133608Z UID:10000050-1645401600-1648771199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Fur\, Feather\, Fin- All of Us Are Kin 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 “Fur\, Feather\, Fin- All of Us are Kin”\, written by Diane Lang and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. \nCome along on a rhyming tour through the amazing animal kingdom—from mammals to millipedes and everything in between—with this engaging picture book about how all creatures are connected! There are so many wild and wonderful animals in our world. Some have fur\, some have feathers\, some have fins\, but all are connected. This fact-filled rhyming exploration of the diversity of the animal kingdom celebrates mammals\, birds\, insects\, fish\, reptiles\, amphibians\, and more! It’s a perfect match for budding naturalists and animal enthusiasts everywhere. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-fur-feather-fin-all-of-us-are-kin/ 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/2022/02/51JUbagGopL._SY364_BO1204203200_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20220103T185251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T185251Z UID:10000043-1641254400-1644796799@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Mice Skating 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 “Mice Skating”\, written by Annie Silverstro and illustrated by Teagan White. \nFor most field mice\, winter means burrowing down and snuggling in. But Lucy the mouse loves snow crunching under her paws and wearing a fluffy wool hat. And most of all\, Lucy loves to skate\, and she’s just ACHING to show off her new skill with her friends. But the other mice just don’t understand–and after a disastrous indoor snowball fight\, it looks as if they never will. Can Lucy find a way to make the other mice come out and “mice skate” too? With intricately detailed illustrations as cozy as a fireplace\, this funny punny warmhearted love song to winter–and to one brave\, bold\, and generous mouse–will have kids bundling up for some cold-weather fun of their own. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-mice-skating/ 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/2022/01/mice-skating.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20211116T194316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T180659Z UID:10000041-1640102400-1640113200@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. Bring a thermos full of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy nature from a new perspective. BRLT staff will be on-hand attending a firepit warming station 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/ 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/2021/11/Lantern-father-daughter-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20210211T215256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T135009Z UID:10000112-1614679200-1614682800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:State of the Birds DESCRIPTION:How are birds doing in the state of Maine? Bird populations are constantly changing. A total of 445 species have been recorded in Maine. Some have been here for a long time while others are fairly new. Some are accidental and others introduced. A few of those species have been extirpated and we may never see them again. Join us on a Zoom call with Nick Lund of the Maine Audubon as he explains some of the major changes and fluctuations occurring with Maine avian fauna. This free online event is offered by the Boothbay Region Land Trust is open to everyone. To register and receive a zoom link to the program\, please click on the website listing below or paste the following in your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DRh2-bg-Q72A0ELjsqjLJQ URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/state-of-the-birds/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Classes,Climate Change,Lecture,Natural History,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20210112T153151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T153151Z UID:10000009-1613174400-1615766399@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Snowflake Bentley 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/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20210122T153314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T153314Z UID:10000010-1612137600-1614556799@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 throughout the month of February at Cross River Preserve. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/self-guided-winter-tree-identification-walk/ LOCATION:Cross River Preserve CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Natural History,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20210104T161110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T150813Z UID:10000008-1610150400-1612915199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Over and Under the Snow 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 “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner with illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal. \nOver the snow\, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares\, bears and bullfrogs\, and many other animals who live through the winter\, safe and warm. The book “Over and Under the Snow” takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world of animals living under the snow. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-over-and-under-the-snow/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20201119T191643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T191643Z UID:10000007-1606780800-1609459199@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: The Snow Tree DESCRIPTION:Read a holiday themed family friendly book while walking through the winter woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale to get you into the holiday 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 family friendly read aloud book “The Snow Tree” by Caroline Repchuk with illustrations by Josephine Martin. \nNature lovers of all ages will delight in this ornate picture book that celebrates the holidays and splendor of the natural world. When a little black bear wakes up to find a wintry world of white all around him\, he wonders where the colors have gone. As the cub searches for an answer he is helped by a whole host of animals who bring the brilliant colors of the forest to him. What the animals create together with their treasures is a magical symbol of the holiday season and a timeless testimonial to the joy of friendship and sharing. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-the-snow-tree/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail,Winter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185308 CREATED:20200220T203540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T203540Z UID:10000033-1583499600-1583506800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Apple Tree Pruning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Now is a great time to prune apple trees. Pruning in late winter determines a tree’s summer growth and health\, which is then reflected in both the quality of the fruit in the fall and bud set for the following year’s fruit crop. Join us to learn the basics of how to prune apple trees and how to identify and remove overwintering insect pests. Following a 40-minute indoor introduction\, participants will go out to the heritage apple trees of Oak Point Farm for demonstrations and hands-on experience. Instructors Ron Ross and Fred Kraeuter have 70 apple trees\, representing 50 heirloom varieties\, in their River Rd orchard in Boothbay. Many of their young trees\, initially grafted 4-5 years ago\, are just now beginning to flower and bear fruit. In addition to the young trees\, a few alternate-year-bearing mature trees have been producing thousands of apples. Ron is founder and presenter of BRLT’s Annual Apple Talk\, Tasting\, and Tour\, which last September attracted 175 attendees. Space is limited and registration is required. To register contact BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/apple-tree-pruning-workshop/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Classes,Lecture,Winter Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR