Boothbay Region Land Trust

Linekin and Burley Preserve Hike
2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Linekin and Burley Preserve
Discover the history and ecology of Linekin and Burley Preserve during a leisurely 1.5 mile hike with a naturalist from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. These adjacent preserves offer abundant wildlife: birds, deer, small mammals, frogs and toads all thrive in this protected habitat. Plant life includes ferns, mosses, a wide variety of trees such as red spruce, balsam fir, white pine, red oak, red maple, eastern hemlock, birch and even sugar maple. Group is limited with registration required by filling out the form below:

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Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm
2023-08-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-08-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-08-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-08-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-08 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.

Weather Cancellation: Nature for Kids: August 25th
2023-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***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.

CLIP Work Party
2023-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 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.

Schoolhouse Pond Preserve Hike
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Schoolhouse Pond Preserve
Discover the history and ecology of Schoolhouse Pond Preserve during a guided one-mile hike with the Boothbay Region Land Trust. The preserve was once the site of a schoolhouse and the cranberry bog is known locally as Schoolhouse Pond. The scenic, mile-long loop trail includes a variety of wildflowers, a mixed forest, interesting rock formations, and a beautiful old stone wall. Group size is limited to 15 participants and registration is required by filling out the form below:

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Weather Cancellation: Nature for Kids: August 18th
2023-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
***due to the weather forecast for thunderstorms, strong downpours, and gusty winds this weeks program has been canceled. Please join us next week ***

Tree Identification Walk
2023-08-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Cross River Preserve
Investigate the wonders of our local forests during an informative walk with Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory. Discover tree species using basic distinguishing features for rapid recognition. Gregory will share details of the ecology and land use history of the forest environments we encounter, especially through the lens of life strategies of different trees, and the processes that influence forest development and succession.
Allyssa Gregory is District Forester for Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Kennebec counties. In this position, she provides education to adults and children on a variety of topics related to trees and forests. She also provides technical assistance and information to landowners, foresters, loggers, municipal officials, and others, about forest management, harvesting, and conservation. Maine Forest Service District Foresters can meet for a “walk and talk” with owners of 10 woodland acres or more on their properties, at no charge to the landowner.
This event is free and registration is required by filling out the form below or by contacting BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org.

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Art for Acres: Art Auction (Sold Out)
2023-08-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
SOLD OUT!
This event is sold out. Absentee bids will be accepted through August 3. The absentee bid form is available here. For more information on absentee bids, please contact Skye Wood at vwood@bbrlt.org
Join us under the tent at Oak Point Farm for an evening that is sure to inspire you! See the farm transformed with works of art filling the farmhouse walls and stone sculptures lining the trail. Enjoy great food all evening long as we auction off countless works of beauty all for a great cause!
BRLT’s quadrennial Art Auction gala will showcase a mix of incredible art donated by the region’s many noteworthy artists. Pieces will include paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry and much more. Sculptures created during the Stone Symposium will be auctioned as well. John Bottero, formerly of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, with over 30 years of experience, will be our auctioneer for the evening.
Tickets to this special event include hors d’oeuvres and a full dinner provided by Seacoast Catering & Lobster Bake. Whether you are vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, or desire a heartier protein, there will be something for every diet and preference. An open bar, music, and the ability to participate in both live and silent auctions will make it an unforgettable night for all. Come out and bring your friends to support land conservation and public access! Tickets are $150 each or for $1,500, you can enjoy a VIP table including 8 tickets reserved for you and your select guests.
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Rescheduled for August 18th: Nature for Kids
2023-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
****Due to an event conflict, this program is rescheduled for August 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience.***

Art for Acres: Art Preview
2023-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Join us for a reception and art preview at the Oak Point Farm visitor center. View the many beautiful works of art to be auctioned during the Art for Acres: Art Auction on August 4, 2023. Meet the talented artists and sculptors and learn about their process and inspiration. Absentee bids will be accepted during this reception (only those who attend the Art Auction will have the opportunity to live-bid on items). Click here to view our Art for Acres Catalog. This event is free and open to the public. This free event requires registration. Please register using the form below:

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Babes in the Woods
2023-08-02 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 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:

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Story Trail Walk: We Are Water Protectors
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-31 | 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 is in partnership with the Boothbay Region Clean Water Drinking Initiative in recognition of National Water Quality Month and features the read-aloud book “We Are Water Protectors”, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade.
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―in a bold and lyrical picture book. The story trail at Oak Point Farm is open year-round during daylight hours, with a new book posted every four to five weeks. Current book titles and dates will be updated on our website.

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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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.
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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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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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Nature for Kids
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-07 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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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.
