Story Trail Walk: The Secret Pool
2023-04-14 - 2023-05-21 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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 Secret Pool”, written by Kimberly Ridley and illustrated by Rebekah Raye.
You might walk right by a vernal pool and not notice it. Often mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many interesting creatures. If you look carefully you can find them—and be amazed! These secret pools form every year when low places on the forest floor fill up with rain and melted snow. They soon become home to hatching wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. Even in late summer and fall, when many vernal pools have shrunk to mud holes, creatures such as turtles and snakes rely on these places for shelter and food. The Secret Pool introduces young readers to the wonders right underfoot as the voice of a vernal pool shares its secrets through the seasons and as sidebars provide fun facts on its inhabitants and the crucial role these small, often overlooked wetlands play in maintaining a healthy environment.
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.

6th Annual Earth Day Fest at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
We are excited to join our friends on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 AM to 1 PM. Several local non-profits are co-sponsoring this event, offering activities and information.
Boothbay Region Land Trust will share details about our local preserves, flora, and fauna. BRLT staff will be overseeing a touch table filled with natural objects from our region and offer you the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet. For more information on the 6th Annual Earth Day Fest, visit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library website at www.https://bbhlibrary.org/.

Event Full: World Migratory Bird Day Birding Walk
2023-05-13 07:00 - 09:00 | Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve
***This event has reached capacity. Send an email with your name and contact info to thall@bbrlt.org to be placed on the waiting list***
Join local birder and BRLT volunteer Nancy Bither on an entertaining and informative birding walk in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day at Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve. May is the peak time of bird migration and many exciting species will be passing through our area on their way north. Birders of all levels are welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours.

Boothbay Region Watershed Cleanup
2023-05-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Boothbay Region Water District, 184 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME, 04537
Do to staffing concerns at the Water District, this event has been cancelled.
In honor of Drinking Water Week, members of the Clean Drinking Water Initiative, including Boothbay Region Land Trust, are organizing a volunteer watershed cleanup around Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake. In addition to improving the beauty of our home peninsula, cleaning up trash, especially in the watershed of our public water supply, will contribute to the long-term quality of our drinking water. While cleanup along the busy roadside on Rt. 27 will be overseen by water district staff, volunteers from the land trust and other organizations will focus their efforts on quieter roads within the watershed. Let’s work together to protect the water quality of Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake!

Story Trail Walk: Flowers Are Calling
2023-05-25 - 2023-06-28 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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 “Flowers Are Calling”, written by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak.
Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, “Drink me!”—but it’s the pollinators who feast on their nectar. In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest’s cycle of life.
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.

Ocean Point Preserve Hike
2023-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Ocean Point Preserve
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 12 participants with registration required by filling out the form below:

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Babes in the Woods
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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:

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Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm
2023-06-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-06-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-06-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-08 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Immerse your senses in the natural world and connect with your breath in this all-levels hatha flow class on the farmhouse deck at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm. Begin your day with intention and reconnect with your body through mindful movement & focus on your breath while surrounded by the scenic beauty of a nature preserve. We will gently warm up our bodies in the morning air, move through basic standing yoga postures, do some strength building and stretch our muscles. Class is open to all levels and suitable for beginners. Please bring your own yoga mat or a towel. Registration is not required.

Ovens Mouth East Preserve Hike
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Ovens Mouth East Preserve
Discover the history and ecology of Ovens Mouth East Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. This wooded preserve features shoreline trails, quiet coves, a salt marsh, and the dramatic tidal change of the Ovens Mouth passage. This area has always been inviting for maritime activities because of its deep-water access and protected location. Settled in the mid-1700s, one of the region’s earliest shipyards was located here and both British and American vessels hid in the coves during the Revolution. Group is limited to 15 participants for this free event and registration is required by filling out the form below:

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Canceled due to Weather: Spring Wildflower Walk
2023-06-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***this program has been canceled due to the rain. Stay tuned for a new date *** Early summer brings a burst of beautiful wildflowers to the fields and forests of the Boothbay Region. Discover our local plants with Botanist and BRLT volunteer Lauren Stockwell during this easy guided walk at Oak Point Farm. Learn to identify some of our common wildflowers while observing the unique features of each plant.
Group size is limited for this free event with advance registration required by filling out the form below:

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Oak Point Farm Hike (Location Moved from Gregory Preserve)
2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***Note: Due to unforseen circumstances the Gregory Preserve hike has moved locations to Oak Point Farm***Discover the history and ecology of Oak Point Farm during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This loop trail ventures through a varied meadow and woodland with lengthy frontage on the Townsend Gut. Hikers can enjoy walking around a small pond bordered by wildflowers. Bullfrogs and dragonflies revel in this natural habitat, as well as deer, small mammals, and a variety of birds. Group is limited to 15 participants with registration required by filling out the form below:

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Story Trail Walk: Run Wild
2023-07-02 - 2023-07-30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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 “Run Wild”, written and illustrated by David Covell.
This lushly illustrated ode to outdoor play and nature should inspire even the most reluctant couch potato to get out and “run wild.” Full spreads in bold, impressionistic pen-and-ink and watercolor images reflect the movement and freedom of the outdoors.
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.

Event Full: Porter Preserve Hike
2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Porter Preserve, 1 Porter Point Road, Trevett, ME, 04571
***This event has reached capacity. Consider joining us for another scheduled program***Discover the history and ecology of Porter Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. A trail leads through a thick forest, which features old-growth spruce, oak, and pine trees. Several scenic overlooks provide views toward cliffs and ledge rocks where seals can occasionally be seen sunbathing at low tide, while a large sandy beach is flanked by signs of an old homestead.

Nature for Kids
2023-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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.

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Open House for Educators
2023-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Calling all teachers! Did you know BRLT offers free environmental education to local youth? Our experienced Environmental Educator can work with you to craft a custom field trip or schoolyard visit to support your classroom curriculum. Stop in during our open house at Oak Point Farm to see the indoor and outdoor learning spaces, natural playground, story trail, nature kit learning program, and menu of free classes. To register for this open house please fill out the form below:

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CLIP Work Party
2023-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Penny Lake Preserve
Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the summer of 2023. 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! For further questions, please email Daniel Hill at dhill@bbrlt.org.

Summer Wildflower Walk
2023-07-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Summer brings a burst of beautiful wildflowers to the fields and forests of the Boothbay Region. Discover our local plants with local botanist Lauren Stockwell during this easy guided walk at Oak Point Farm. Learn to identify some of our common wildflowers while observing the unique features of each plant.
Group size is limited for this free event with advance registration required by filling out the form below:

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Art for Acres: Stone Symposium
2023-07-21 10:00 - 2023-07-30 16:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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.

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Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve Hike
2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve
Discover the history and ecology of Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This preserve is exceedingly rich in wildlife, with more than 140 species of migratory and nesting birds sighted, along with a variety of other creatures. Wildflowers adorn the meadow from spring to fall, attracting multitudes of butterflies.
In 1880 the stream traversing the wetlands was dammed, creating a large lake that was used for a thriving business harvesting, storing and selling ice. The ice works closed in 1907 but the dam remains in place to stabilize the water level and secure this critical part of Lobster Cove Meadow’s outstanding wildlife habitat.
Group size is limited with egistration required by filling out the form below:

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Penny Lake Preserve Hike
2023-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Penny Lake Preserve
Discover the history and ecology of Penny Lake Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Located in downtown Boothbay Harbor, Penny Lake Preserve is a freshwater wetland with adjoining woodlands and an open field. A system of easy hiking trails offers 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 size is limited and registration is required by filling out the form below:

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