Boothbay Region Land Trust

Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm
2024-07-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-07-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-15 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | 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-level 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 yoga mat or a towel. Donations are welcome and registration is not required.

Trail Tuesday: Hike Linekin and Burley Preserves
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Linekin and Burley Preserve
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at adjacent Linekin and Burley Preserves:
Linekin Preserve & Burley Preserve

Trail Tuesday: Hike Ovens Mouth East
2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Ovens Mouth East Preserve
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at Ovens Mouth East (please note, there is an east and west parking lot, and we will be meeting at the east):
Ovens Mouth

Story Trail Walk: Beyond the Pond
2024-07-01 - 2024-08-02 | 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 book is:
Beyond the Pond
Written & Illustrated by Joseph Kuefler
Just behind an ordinary house filled with too little fun, Ernest D. decides that today will be the day he explores the depths of his pond. Beyond the pond, he discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever. Visitors of all ages will enjoy this stunning picture book about the power of the imagination.
The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours, with a new book posted every few weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website.

Midday Books at Oak Point Farm
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
The August Meeting will discuss:
Why Fish Don’t Exist
by Lulu Miller
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Offered in collaboration with Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, this book group focuses on the fascinating world of nonfiction science. Meetings take place on the 4th Thursday of the month at noon at Oak Point Farm to discuss the selected book of the month. New members are welcome!
For more information including the monthly book selection, contact Bethany Schmidt of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 207-633-3112 or at tech@bbhlibrary.org.

Wildflower Walk
2024-06-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
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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Trail Tuesday: Hike Porter Preserve
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Porter Preserve, 1 Porter Point Road, Trevett, ME, 04571
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website 24 hours in advance. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at Porter Preserve:
Porter

Trail Tuesday: Hike Penny Lake Preserve
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Penny Lake Preserve
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website 24 hours in advance. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike will be lead by Ruth, a BRLT volunteer and regular attendee of the weekly hikes. It will take place at Penny Lake Preserve:
Penny Lake

Trail Tuesday: Hike Saunders Preserve
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Saunders Preserve
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website 24 hours in advance. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at Saunders Preserve:
Saunders

Story Trail Walk: How to Find a Bird
2024-05-29 - 2024-06-30 | 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 book is “How to Find a Bird” written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Diana Sudyka.
Young bird lovers will adore this lushly illustrated introduction to how to spot and observe our feathered friends. It features more than fifty different species, from the giant whooping crane to the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird, and so many in between. This celebration of the wondrous variety, colors, and sounds of the avian world is sure to have children grabbing their binoculars and heading outside to explore.
The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours, with a new book posted every few weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website.

Midday Books at Oak Point Farm
2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
The May Meeting will discuss Fuzz : When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach.
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Offered in collaboration with Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, this book group focuses on the fascinating world of nonfiction science. Meetings take place on the 4th Thursday of the month at noon at Oak Point Farm to discuss the selected book of the month. New members are welcome!
For more information including the monthly book selection, contact Bethany Schmidt of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 207-633-3112 or at tech@bbhlibrary.org.

Partner Event: From Forests to Faucets: Conservation Easements
2024-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Bosarge Family Education Center
Note: Location has changed to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
From Maine to California, communities across America struggle to provide clean drinking water to their residents. In contrast, the Boothbay region has the invaluable opportunity to preserve our public drinking water supplies before we have a problem. The solution is both the simplest and least expensive way possible: if we can conserve enough of the undeveloped forest in our public water sources’ watersheds, the watersheds can continue to act as natural filters that clean water before it reaches the reservoirs.
This final session of our three part series will focus on conservation easements. Angela Twitchell of Maine Coast Heritage Trust Land Trust and Nick Ullo of Boothbay Region Land Trust will co-lead this session. From local and statewide perspectives, they will discuss conservation easements, their principles and process, and the financial and conservation benefits for landowners and the community. All sessions are free to the public. Participants do not need to attend all sessions (each session stands alone and participants can attend as many or few as they choose). Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Jenn Cusick at cleandrinkingwater@bbrlt.org.

Trail Tuesday: Hike Ocean Point Preserve
2024-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Ocean Point Preserve
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website 24 hours in advance. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at Ocean Point Preserve:
Ocean Point

Partner Event: Clean Drinking Water Initiative Volunteer Training Session
2024-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Join us for a rewarding training session tailored for volunteers eager to make a difference with the Clean Drinking Water Initiative in Boothbay, Maine. Our mission focuses on safeguarding drinking water through education and land conservation efforts. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to staff educational and informational tables at local events, engaging the community on vital water quality topics and the impactful work of the Initiative. Gain valuable insights and resources to effectively communicate our message and inspire public involvement. Together, let’s champion clean drinking water for all. Join us in our upcoming training session to become an integral part of this important cause.

Trail Tuesday: Hike Oak Point Farm
2024-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Join us for Trail Tuesdays with the Boothbay Region Land Trust! Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we’ll gather at a different BRLT trailhead for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike, allowing time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks will include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into the preserve’s ecology including the diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy shoes, pack some water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the BRLT website 24 hours in advance. Come for one hike or join us for the entire series. We look forward to seeing you on Trail Tuesdays!
This week’s hike is at Oak Point Farm:
Oak Point Farm

Predators: The Balance of Nature
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
What are some commonly-held myths about predators, and what problems do they face? Learn about predators in the context of food webs and natural cycles in this presentation by Chewonki’s Traveling Natural History program. Attendees will explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history, including habitat loss and human interference. We will discuss the importance of predators in maintaining the world’s ecological balance.
Participants will have the opportunity to study mounted animals and see three live, non-releasable predators during this special presentation.
This free event is part of BRLT’s Spring Guest Speaker Series sponsored by Tindal & Callahan Real Estate. This talk will take place inside the farmhouse at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm and has limited space. Please scroll down and register below:

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Earth Day Fest 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 20th from 10am to 1pm. Several local nonprofit organizations are co-sponsoring this event, offering activities and information.
Boothbay 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.
For more information on Earth Day Fest 2024, visit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library website at: www.https://bbhlibrary.org/

Pond Construction & Maintenance Workshop
2024-04-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Learn how to build and maintain a pond to enhance your landscape, increase biodiversity, and maximize wildlife habitat. The presenter is Candice Gilpatric, an engineer at the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This program is offered in collaboration with Knox Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District and NRCS.
After the indoor classroom experience, participants will walk to the Oak Point Farm pond for further discussion. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions. In the event of cancellation for bad weather, we will get in touch by email by 8:00 AM.
Fee:
$15 per individual; Online payment: $16 per individual
Register here
Please submit registration form and payment by April 5th.
Questions? 596-2040 or julie@knox-lincoln.org

Story Trail Walk: Compost Stew
2024-04-10 - 2024-05-20 | 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 book is “Compost Stew” written by Mary McKenna Siddals and illustrated by Ashley Wolff.
Just in time for spring, enjoy this imaginative and engaging introduction to the concept of composting. How do you start a compost pile? What’s safe to include? This inviting book provides all the answers for kids and families looking for simple, child-friendly ways to help our gardens and the planet.
The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours, with a new book posted every few weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website.

Kelp Forests of The Gulf Of Maine
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
The Gulf of Maine contains several ecosystems, including mysterious kelp forests. These strands of brown seaweed stand several feet tall and are used by fish and other organisms to swim through, hide in, and gain nutrients. Kelp forests provide critical ecosystem functions, yet climate change is reshaping their distribution and the rules that govern them. In this talk, Dr. Rasher will discuss his collaborative research in the Gulf of Maine, which has documented rapid change within Maine’s kelp forests, the drivers of change, and how these changes are redefining the ecology of Maine’s coast. He will also talk about what measures can be taken to ensure that Maine’s remaining kelp forests persist in the coming decades.
Dr. Douglas Rasher is a marine ecologist and Senior Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Rasher’s research spans the globe — from tropical coral reefs to subarctic kelp forests — and employs interdisciplinary techniques, all with a central aim of revealing the causes and consequences of abrupt habitat shifts within reef ecosystems. When not doing science, Dr. Rasher enjoys boating, hiking, and skiing on Maine’s coast with his wife and two children.
This free event is part of BRLT’s three-part Spring Guest Speaker Series sponsored by Tindal & Callahan Real Estate. This talk will take place inside the farmhouse at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm and has limited space. Please scroll down and register below:

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Cancelled: Coyote: America’s Songdog
2024-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***This event has been cancelled***
Join 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!
This 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:

Event Full: Migration: Preparation, Rumination, and Desperation
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***This event is currently at capacity and we have started a waiting list. Please email your contact information to thall@bbrlt.org to be added to the waiting list***
Spring migration is the most exciting time for Maine birders. Temperatures are warming, and billions of birds are winging their way north. Soon the state will be filled with warblers, vireos, waterfowl, raptors, and many more. Will you be ready? This presentation from Maine Audubon Advocacy and Outreach Manager Nick Lund discusses the science of migration and helps birders prepare to find and identify Maine’s new spring arrivals.
This free event is part of BRLT’s three-part Spring Guest Speaker Series sponsored by Tindal & Callahan Real Estate. This talk will take place inside the farmhouse at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm and has limited space.

Partner Event: From Forests to Faucets: Water Quality
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
From Maine to California, communities across America struggle to provide clean drinking water to their residents. In contrast, the Boothbay region has a matchless opportunity to preserve our public drinking water supplies before we have a problem. The solution is both the simplest and least expensive way possible: if we can conserve enough of the undeveloped forest in our public water sources’ watersheds, the watersheds can continue to act as natural filters that clean water before it reaches the reservoirs.
For the second lecture in our series, Dr. Rachel Sipler, director of the Water Health and Humans Initiative and Senior Research Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, will lead a session that explores what we know about Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake water quality, factors that influence water quality, and lake monitoring programs. All sessions are free to the public. Participants do not need to attend all sessions (each session stands alone and participants can attend as many or few as they choose). Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Jenn Cusick at cleandrinkingwater@bbrlt.org.

Partner Event: From Forests to Faucets: Watersheds 101
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Bosarge Family Education Center
From Maine to California, communities across America struggle to provide clean drinking water to their residents. In contrast, the Boothbay region has a matchless opportunity to preserve our public drinking water supplies before we have a problem. The solution is both the simplest and least expensive way possible: if we can conserve enough of the undeveloped forest in our public water sources’ watersheds, the watersheds can continue to act as natural filters that clean water before it reaches the reservoirs.
The first lecture in this three part series, titled Watershed 101, will be led by Rebecca Jacobs of Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District. This forum will provide a basic understanding of how watersheds work and why human activities within watersheds are critical to protecting water quality. Although our emphasis is on Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake, this session is relevant to all. We all live in a watershed! All sessions are free to the public. Participants do not need to attend all sessions (each session stands alone and participants can attend as many or few as they choose). Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Jenn Cusick at cleandrinkingwater@bbrlt.org.
