BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boothbay Region Land Trust - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boothbay Region Land Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bbrlt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boothbay Region Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220709T140259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T140259Z UID:10000058-1658311200-1658314800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Babes in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Babes in the Woods is a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 along with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games\, crafts\, stories\, and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration of ecological themes and usually includes a short and easy walk. Group meets on the large deck of the white farmhouse at Oak Point Farm. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/babes-in-the-woods-5/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Babes in the Woods,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/babes-in-the-woods-e1577982701960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220628T014548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T190258Z UID:10000056-1658138400-1658142000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Event Full: Geology of the Boothbay Region DESCRIPTION:***This event is at capacity and we are starting a waiting list. Please contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org to be added to the waiting list*** \nDiscover the geology of the Boothbay Region with Professor of Geology Dave West during an easy walk around the universal access trails of BRLT’s Oak Point Farm. Join us for a general overview of the nearly 500 million-year geologic history preserved in the bedrock of the midcoast region of Maine. Although the current coast of Maine is relatively tame in terms of dramatic geologic activity\, this has not always been the case. Professor West will provide insight into the dramatic history preserved in the geologic features of the midcoast region\, including violent volcanic eruptions\, massive earthquakes\, and burial beneath over a mile of glacial ice. The spatial distribution of different rock types across the region\, and how they relate to the present-day landscape\, will also be discussed. \nDave West is a Professor of Geology at Middlebury College in Vermont who specializes in unraveling the bedrock geologic history of the northern Appalachians\, with a particular interest in coastal Maine geology. A North Carolina native\, Dave obtained his Masters and Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Maine and has been conducting geological research in Maine for over 30 years. Prior to arriving at Middlebury\, Dave taught at Bowdoin College\, Lafayette College in Pennsylvania\, and Earlham College in Indiana. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/geology-of-the-boothbay-region/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_0827-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220412T160219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T160219Z UID:10000153-1657965600-1657980000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Field & Forest Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:A day full of family fun including live music\, a bouncy house\, and nature-focused activity stations on one of Boothbay Region Land Trust most beautiful preserves! Join us in the grand opening of the Oak Point Farm natural play area\, and explore all this location has to offer. This event is FREE to the community! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/field-forest-family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/family-fun-day-e1650475356976.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220810 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220709T124743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T124743Z UID:10000057-1657670400-1660089599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: A Worm Called Wallace 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 “A Worm Called Wallace”\, written by Jamie Rose with illustrations by Stephanie Stilwell. \nFrom the book: Under the soil\, under the surface\, there lived a lowly worm called Wallace. One day he cried: “My world is dark and my life is no good\, I’ve never seen the sun and all I eat is mud!” Wallace cried and Wallace sighed until from the dark a wise voice replied… That voice would change Wallace’s perspective forever! \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-a-worm-called-wallace/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Spring Events,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/a-worm-called-wallace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220526T200417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T150837Z UID:10000165-1657355400-1657359000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm: July 9 DESCRIPTION: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. Group size is limited with a suggested donation of $15. \nRegister here: \n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/yoga-on-the-deck-at-oak-point-farm-july-9/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Classes,Summer Events,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/yoga-on-the-deck-2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220628T011434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T011434Z UID:10000055-1657274400-1657278000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Gregory Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Gregory Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. This loop trail ventures through a varied woodland with lengthy frontage on the Back River\, an eastern branch of the Sheepscot River. Hikers can enjoy walking around a small pond bordered by wildflowers and edged with cattails. 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: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/gregory-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Gregory Hiking Trai\, 2 Sawyer's Island Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gregory-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220527T000523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T000523Z UID:10000168-1656410400-1656414000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Ocean Point Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION: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 15 participants with registration required by filling out the form below: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ocean-point-preserve-hike-3/ LOCATION:Ocean Point Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ocean-point-forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T103000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220425T152019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T152019Z UID:10000161-1656061200-1656066600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION: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 Board member 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. \nGroup size is limited for this free event with advance registration required by filling out the form below or by contacting BRLT Education Manager Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk-2/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Natural History,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Canada-Mayflower-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220425T134531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T134531Z UID:10000160-1655892000-1655895600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Nature for Kids DESCRIPTION:Nature for Kids is BRLT’s outdoor discovery program geared towards school-age children and their families. Join us for an easy walk sprinkled with activities and games that promote nature exploration and connection. Each month 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. Group size is limited for this free event and registration is required by filling out the online form below or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/nature-for-kids/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Summer Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kids-with-nets-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220526T234908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T234908Z UID:10000167-1655373600-1655377200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Schoolhouse Pond Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/schoolhouse-pond-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Schoolhouse Pond Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Summer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/schoolhouse-pond.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220526T195117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T195710Z UID:10000164-1654936200-1654939800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm: June 11 DESCRIPTION: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. Group size is limited with a suggested donation of $15. \nRegister here: \n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nNo Fields Found. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/yoga-on-the-deck-at-oak-point-farm/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Classes,Summer Events,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oak-point-farm-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220424T183342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T113854Z UID:10000159-1654682400-1654686000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Postponed due to weather: Babes in the Woods DESCRIPTION:***This event is postponed due to the weather forecast of heavy rains. New date coming soon*** 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 or by contacting Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/babes-in-the-woods-4/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Babes in the Woods,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/babes-in-the-woods-e1577982701960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220606T174203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T174538Z UID:10000169-1654560000-1657497599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: The First Blade of Sweetgrass 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 First Blade of Sweetgrass”\, written by Susan Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey with illustrations by Nancy Baker. \nIn this story\, Musqon is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to pick grass for basket making\, but she must learn to distinguish the sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses. Frustrated at first\, she closes her eyes and lets the sun’s warmth and the spirit and peace of the marsh fill her. She sees her ancestors gathering grass as they have done for centuries. At last\, the bright emerald blades of sweetgrass stand out before her\, inviting her to harvest them. But she remembers not to pick the first blade she sees\, leaving it to grow for future generations. \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-first-blade-of-sweetgrass/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Spring Events,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sweetgrass-book-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220331T184156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T104706Z UID:10000150-1652513400-1652520600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:EVENT FULL: World Migratory Bird Day Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:EVENT FULL: Contact thall@bbrlt.org to be placed on the waiting list. \nJoin 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. \nGroup size is limited for this free event with advance registration required via the form below or by contacting BRLT Education Manager Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-birding-walk/ LOCATION:Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation,Natural History,Spring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/297049561-1280px.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220505T185122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T185122Z UID:10000162-1651795200-1654473599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt 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 “Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt”\, written by Kate Messner with art by Christopher Silas Neal. \nThis book is a sweet exploration of the hidden world and many lives of a garden over the course of a year. Up in the garden\, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts\, growing vegetables\, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt\, there is a busy world of earthworms digging\, snakes hunting\, skunks burrowing\, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant and lyrical book\, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks\, under the shade of leaves…and down in the dirt. \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 will be updated on our website. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-up-in-the-garden-and-down-in-the-dirt/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Spring Events,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/upinthegardenanddowninthedirt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220401T004007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T144636Z UID:10000151-1650722400-1650729600@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:EVENT FULL: The Messenger: Documentary Film With Guest Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Wells DESCRIPTION:***This Event has reached capacity and we are no longer accepting reservations.*** In recognition of Earth Day\, join Boothbay Region Land Trust for a free showing of the bird-themed documentary film “The Messenger” with an introduction from Maine ornithologist Dr. Jeffrey Wells on Saturday\, April 23rd at 2 PM at the Harbor Theater. The Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the people working to turn the tide. This visually thrilling film reveals how the issues facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet. Dr. Wells has connections to this film and will be sharing information on the birds of Maine and beyond\, the plights they face\, and what can be done about it. \nDr. Jeff Wells is the Vice-president of Boreal Conservation for the National Audubon Society. He has authored or co-authored books\, articles\, academic publications\, and blogs\, and is the co-author\, with his wife Allison\, of a popular bird and natural history column for the Boothbay Register. During his time at the Boreal Songbird Initiative\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the National Audubon Society\, Dr. Wells has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading bird experts and conservation biologists. He is now dedicated to understanding and protecting the land where North America’s birds are born and raised\, the Boreal Forest region of Canada and Alaska. \nThis free event is limited to 80 participants with advance registration required. \n  \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/the-messenger-documentary-film-with-guest-speaker-dr-jeff-wells/ LOCATION:Harbor Theater\, 185 Townsend Avenue\, Boothbay Harbor\, 04538\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Conservation,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-messenger-film.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220314T161115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T161115Z UID:10000149-1650708000-1650718800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:BHML 5th Annual Earth Day Fest DESCRIPTION:We are excited to join our friends on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday\, April 23rd from 10 AM to 1 PM. Several local non-profits are co-sponsoring this event\, offering activities and information\, including Bigelow Laboratory\, Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative\, Boothbay Region Land Trust\, Boothbay Sea & Science Center\, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens\, GiveIT. GetIT.\, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District\, Merrymeeting Audubon\, and Morris Farm.\nBoothbay Region Land Trust will be offering information 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 5th Annual Earth Day Fest\, visit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Libraries website at www.https://bbhlibrary.org/. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/bhml-5th-annual-earth-day-fest/ LOCATION:Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Nature for Kids,Spring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/111873983_earthday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220414T170856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T193114Z UID:10000156-1650652200-1650659400@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Community Partner Event: Star Gazing Party DESCRIPTION:Merry Barn Stargazing Party! \nCommunity Literacy Event \nFree and Open to the Public \nApril 22\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nAuthor and illustrator Jamie Hogan will read from her latest book\, Skywatcher. Create your own star gazing mask and draw constellations. Then head outside to observe and wonder. In case of rain\, we’ll marvel at a virtual sky. \nSherman’s Maine Coast Bookstore will have copies of the book available for purchase. \nThis event is offered by The Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat & Educational Consulting\n417 River Road Edgecomb\, Maine\nFor more information: 207.752.2018 stephaniemcsherry@merrybarn.com\nwww.merrybarn.com URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/community-partner-event-star-gazing-party/ LOCATION:Merry Barn\, 417 River Road\, Edgecomb\, ME\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/StarGazeFlyer.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220314T154211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T154211Z UID:10000052-1649671200-1649674800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Hike DESCRIPTION:After a long Maine winter\, the first signs of spring are a welcome sight\, offering promises of growth and renewal. While some of the signs of spring are obvious\, like longer daylight and warming temperatures\, some are less noticeable\, such as the swelling of buds on trees and the return of frogs and salamanders to our vernal pools. Discover the signs of spring during a slow-paced 1-mile walk through field and forest\, alongside a freshwater pond and tidal inlets. \nThis free event is open to everyone and limited to 12 participants. Registration is required by contacting BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 207-633-4818. In the case we need to reschedule due to inclement weather\, we’ll notify those registered by email and post an update to this page. We love dogs\, but ask that you leave them at home for this guided hike. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/signs-of-spring-hike/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Natural History,Spring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/spotted-salamander-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220401T012340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T012340Z UID:10000152-1648771200-1651449599@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail Walk: Birdsong 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 “Birdsong”\, written and illustrated by Julie Flett. \nWhen Katherena and her mother move to a small town\, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door\, named Agnes––her world starts to change. Katherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts\, birds\, and nature. But as the seasons change\, can Katherena navigate the failing health of her new friend? Award-winning author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds\, flowers\, art\, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story\, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships\, shared passions\, and spending time outdoors with the ones we love. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-walk-birdsong/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Spring Events,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/birdsong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220127T185129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T185129Z UID:10000048-1648139400-1648143000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Backyard Birding DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Knox Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District (KLSWCD)\, Boothbay Region Land Trust is delighted to host writer and birder Lee Emmons for a hybrid webinar and in-person talk at Oak Point Farm. Lee will share his years of knowledge identifying backyard birds\, tips for identification\, suggestions for choice feeders\, importance of conservation of habitat\, planting to ensure cover and food\, and much more. Come join the estimated 45 million other US citizens enjoying the benefits of backyard birding!\nRegistration is required with in person seating limited. To register to attend in person or to receive the zoom link for the webinar\, contact KLSWCD at www.knox-lincoln.org; julie@knox-lincoln.org or (207) 596-2040 URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/backyard-birding/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Classes,Conservation,Lecture,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1348-e1621877361868.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 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;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20220126T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T180503Z UID:10000047-1645797600-1645803000@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Lotus Lantern Workshop with BHML DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library\, join us at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm to make your own lotus flower lantern in this special workshop. A member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will join us via Zoom to guide us through making a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a wire frame. This FREE program is for all ages and families are encouraged to attend together.  Keep your lantern to enjoy at home\, or give it back to BHML to create lantern displays around town! Space is limited to 10 participants with registration required by filling out this form: https://bbhlibrary.org/lotus-lantern-workshop/. Information on how to attend this event from home can also be found on the library website. We hope you can join us! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/lotus-lantern-workshop-with-bhml/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lotus-Frames-1024x508-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 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:20260428T053630 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:20260428T053630 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;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103 DTSTAMP:20260428T053630 CREATED:20211104T163732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T161357Z UID:10000039-1638403200-1641167999@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Story Trail: Red & Lulu DESCRIPTION:Read a family friendly book while walking through the woods. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that gets you in the holiday sprit. 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 “Red & Lulu”\, written and illustrated by Matt Tavares. \nRed and Lulu are cardinals that make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months\, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree\, O Christmas Tree. But one day\, something unthinkable happens\, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily\, it’s just the season for miracles. . . . From Matt Tavares comes a heart-tugging story combining the cheer of Christmas\, the magic of New York City\, and the real meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love. \n  URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/story-trail-red-lulu/ LOCATION:Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm\, 60 Samoset Rd\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Story Trail ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Red-and-Lulu-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053631 CREATED:20211008T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163756Z UID:10000145-1637744400-1637755200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:CLIP Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join our Committee to Limit Invasive Plants (CLIP). CLIP work parties will take place every other Wednesday at Penny Lake Preserve during the fall of 2021 (Penny Lake will continue to be the focus point for the group’s efforts though Ovens Mouth East may see some work as well). 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! URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/clip-work-party-2/2021-11-24/ LOCATION:Penny Lake Preserve CATEGORIES:CLIP,Fall Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Penny-Lake-Invasive-Plants-e1625067036960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053631 CREATED:20211022T162557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T162557Z UID:10000034-1637661600-1637665200@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Universal Access Trail Nature Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the new universal access trail at BRLT’s Oak Point Farm during a guided walk along scenic waterways and through field and forest. BRLT Executive Director Nick Ullo will share the vision and development of the trail\, while Environmental Educator Tracey Hall will share the natural features of the preserve.\nThe smooth barrier free surface on this 3/4 mile universal access trail allows people of all abilities to discover the wonders of nature. BRLT’s universal access trail features reasonable slopes and a firm stone aggregate surface\, which supports hikers\, wheelchairs\, and strollers.\nGroup is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. For more information or to register\, please contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/universal-access-trail-nature-hike/ CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/OPF-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053631 CREATED:20211022T152516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T152516Z UID:10000148-1637143200-1637146800@bbrlt.org SUMMARY:Ocean Point Preserve Hike DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and ecology of Ocean Point Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. 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 10 participants with the walk to follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration is required by contacting Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818. URL:https://bbrlt.org/event/ocean-point-preserve-hike-2/ LOCATION:Ocean Point Preserve CATEGORIES:Discover the Preserves,Fall Events,Natural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbrlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ocean-point-forest.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR