Boothbay Region Land Trust

Canceled Due to Weather: Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Ovens Mouth East
2026-06-18 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Ovens Mouth East Preserve
***This week’s walk has been canceled due to the rainy forecast. Please join us next week***
Thursday Morning Bird Walks
Start your Thursday mornings with birdsong, fresh air, and good company! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly bird walk each Thursday in June at 7:30 AM. Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply curious about the birds around you, these walks are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of early summer, sharpen your observation skills, and discover who’s singing, nesting, and soaring in our preserves.
Led by longtime bird enthusiast Kathy Jacobs, each walk offers a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season together.
Dates & Locations
June 4 | 7:30 AM – Oak Point Farm
June 11 | 7:30 AM – Lobster Cove Meadow
June 18 | 7:30 AM – Ovens Mouth East
June 25 | 7:30 AM – Porter Preserve
Please bring binoculars if you have them, water, sturdy walking shoes, and bug spray. All experience levels are welcome!
No need to register- just meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted at bbrlt.org/events.

Yoga on the Deck at Oak Point Farm
2026-06-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-06-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-25 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-08 08:30 - 09:30 and 1 more date | 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 Cross River Preserve
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Cross River 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 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 take place at Cross River Preserve:
Cross River

Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Porter Preserve
2026-06-25 07:30 - 09:00 | Porter Preserve, 1 Porter Point Road, Trevett, ME, 04571
Thursday Morning Bird Walks
Start your Thursday mornings with birdsong, fresh air, and good company! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly bird walk each Thursday in June at 7:30 AM. Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply curious about the birds around you, these walks are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of early summer, sharpen your observation skills, and discover who’s singing, nesting, and soaring in our preserves.
Led by longtime bird enthusiast Kathy Jacobs, each walk offers a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season together.
Dates & Locations
June 4 | 7:30 AM – Oak Point Farm
June 11 | 7:30 AM – Lobster Cove Meadow
June 18 | 7:30 AM – Ovens Mouth East
June 25 | 7:30 AM – Porter Preserve
Please bring binoculars if you have them, water, sturdy walking shoes, and bug spray. All experience levels are welcome!
No need to register- just meet us at the parking lot kiosk. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted at bbrlt.org/events.

Midday Books at Oak Point Farm
2026-06-25 12:00 - 2026-06-26 13:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
The June meeting will discuss:
The Soul of an Octopus
by Sy Montgomery
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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.

Trail Tuesday: Hike Penny Lake Preserve
2026-06-30 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 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 take place at Penny Lake Preserve:
Penny Lake

Trail Tuesday: Hike Autumn View Preserve
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Autumn View, 60 Autumn View Ln, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
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 Autumn View Preserve.
Autumn View & Appalachee

Story Trail: Animal Homes
2026-07-08 - 2026-08-09 | 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 “Animal Homes,” written and photographed by Mary Holland.
Just like humans, animals use their homes for shelter and to raise their young. Animal homes might be easy to see, or they may be hidden (camouflaged) for protection. Naturalist photographer and environment educator, Mary Holland, describes a wide variety of homes that exist in the animal world.

Nature for Kids
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
Fridays at 10:00 AMFree | Drop-in Program
Join us for Nature for Kids, a fun and engaging weekly outdoor program for school-age children and their caregivers! Each Friday, we explore a new nature theme—anything from discovering animal homes and identifying trees to pond studies and learning about camouflage.
Programs are designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on exploration, often including a short walk along Oak Point Farm’s easy, scenic trails. Whether we’re peeking into a beaver lodge, searching for birds, or getting our shoes a little muddy at the pond’s edge, every week offers a new adventure.
This is a free, drop-in program—no registration needed. Just meet us on the farmhouse deck and come ready to explore!
What to bring:

Sturdy shoes
Clothes that can get dirty or wet
A sense of curiosity!

We look forward to seeing you outside! 🌿

Trail Tuesday: Lobster Cove Meadow
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Lobster Cove Meadow 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 Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve:
Lobster Cove Meadow & Appalachee

Field & Forest Family Fun Day
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
A day full of family fun including music, a bounce house, and nature-focused activity stations on one of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s most beautiful preserves! Join us at Oak Point Farm and explore all this location has to offer including our natural playground, our visitor and nature center and loads of fun activities all afternoon. Ralph Smith and Mine Oyster will provide lunch options for purchase (see menu below), and Blanchard’s Creamery will be on site with their ice cream truck offering some of their most popular flavors (including a vegan option). See more details on the menu below. This event is FREE to the community!
Activities will include:

Bounce house
Dunk Tank
Splash Pad and Water Station
Sun Print Station
Bubble Station
Pond Exploration
Field Investigation Station
Rotting Log Investigation
Story Trail
Face Painting
Cornhole and Lawn Games
Soapstone Sculpting with the Maine Stoneworkers Guild
Woodblock Printing Demonstration by Villard Studios
Watercolor in the Woods
Nature Activities with Pollination Station and their wildlife ambassador, Willow the screech owl
And much more!!!

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Trail Tuesday: Hike Ovens Mouth East
2026-07-21 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 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 Ovens Mouth East (please note, there is an east and west parking lot, and we will be meeting at the east):
Ovens Mouth

Midday Books at Oak Point Farm
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538
The July meeting will discuss:
On Trails
by Robert Moor
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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.

Nature for Kids (self guided pond study today 7/24 due to staff illness)
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538

Trail Tuesday: Pine Tree Preserve
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree Preserve:
Pine Tree

Trail Tuesday: Hike Porter Preserve
2026-08-04 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 plenty of time to soak in the scenery and marvel at nature along the way. Led by a naturalist, our walks include occasional stops to share fascinating insights into each preserve’s ecology, including its diverse plant and animal life.
No need to worry about advanced registration—simply lace up your sturdy hiking shoes, bring water, and meet us at the parking lot kiosk. Trail conditions vary by preserve and may include uneven terrain, roots, rocks, hills, or wet areas, so please come prepared and choose footwear appropriate for the trail. To help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone and to protect the wildlife we encounter, please leave dogs at home.
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

Story Trail: Our Warming Waters
2026-08-12 - 2026-09-20 | 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 features the read-aloud book “Our Warming Waters,” written and illustrated by Boothbay Region Land Trust’s 2026 Summer Intern Samantha Huss.
This work of climate fiction tells the story of a shark struggling with the effects of global climate change. It focuses on the realities of sharing a vulnerable planet, of living th through a global emergency, and of working with the natural world around us to counter the environmental crisis before it is too late. It begins in ignorant bliss, turns to troubling reality, and ends with a purposeful call to action, intentionally leaving the reader with a hopeful and affirmative image of the future.

Forest Walk & Tree Talk at Autumn View Preserve
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Autumn View, 60 Autumn View Ln, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
Forest Walk & Tree Talk at Autumn View PreserveDate: Wednesday, August 12thTime: 10 AM-11:30 AMLocation: Autumn View Preserve at the end of Autumn View Lane (formerly Giles Road), Boothbay Harbor, ME
Investigate the wonders of our local forests while exploring BRLT’s newest preserve during an informative walk with Maine Forest Service District Forester Jared Gregory. This walk will focus on tree identification, while branching into broader topics such as forest ecology, historical land use, silviculture, and wildlife habitat. Jared’s flexible, conversational style invites questions and curiosity. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Midcoast Maine’s woodlands, learn practical tree ID tips, and explore one of our newest protected spaces.
This walk will be approximately 1 mile in length over uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring bottled water. Space is limited with registration required by filling out the form below:

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