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Bring your camera, a picnic lunch, and take a walk in our beautiful Appleton Preserve with professional photographer Ben Magro. Park in the lot at the Georges River on Route 105 in Appleton. Whether you are interested in close-ups of forest details or in broader scenic views, Ben will help you learn how to control depth of field and focus on the most interesting aspects of what you are seeing. He can answer questions about your camera, discuss common pitfalls,…

Join Rockland Shambhala and The Dancing Elephant for a Dharma walk on the Ash Point Preserve in Owls Head. Led by Cynthia Trone, this mindfulness walk will awaken our senses and open our hearts. As in the ancient Buddhist tradition, practicing outdoors helps us feel and understand our interdependence with the Earth and all sentient beings. This event is free and open to everyone comfortable with hiking on a moderate wooded path. Please wear walking/hiking shoes. “Each time we practice…

If you've been to one of Maine's many lakes on a spring or summer evening, you've probably heard the mournful call of Maine's iconic Common Loon. Maine Audubon works to conserve loons through their Maine Loon Project, and 2018 marked the 35th year that volunteers have been participating in the annual Maine Loon Count. For three-and-a-half decades, dedicated volunteers have fanned out across the state to contribute to this important data-gathering event. Tracy Hart, the Maine Loon Project coordinator, will…

Join us for a boating adventure on Long Cove in St. George, just north of Tenants Harbor. We will lead canoeists and kayakers on an exploration of secluded Long Cove, a mile-long tidal inlet. The water here is calm and the shoreline is close enough to offer opportunities for diverse wildlife sightings. It is not uncommon to see eagles, eiders, herons, and sometimes otters! We will circle back around Tommy's Island, and enjoy our lunch overlooking this 1-acre GRLT preserve.…

Join Georges River Land Trust and the Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District (KLSWCD) for a walk to identify and discuss native and invasive plants at the Ash Point Preserve in Owls Head. The walk will help people improve their confidence in identifying the most common and emerging invasive plants and recommendations on how to remove and dispose of them. Our trip leader will be Rebecca Jacobs, Program Manager with KLSWCD. Rebecca works with landowners to perform field identification and…

Dr. Kathleen Dunckel, professor in landscape ecology and forested ecosystems at Unity College, will lead us on a guided walk through the Gibson Preserve in Searsmont. She will open our eyes to the evolving forest ecosystem, its hidden history, and possible futures. Forested ecosystems occupy a special place in our psyche and in our evolutionary past. They often elicit a sense of awe and peace, linking us with our tree-dwelling ancestors. Forested ecosystems are home to a myriad of species…

Explore the wilds of Searsmont with our guides Sarah Crosby and Bill Evans who have been hiking, bushwhacking, skiing and snowshoeing the area for many years. It's a great time of year to listen to the quiet in the woods and look for tracks of our wildlife neighbors. On this family-friendly hike our guides will lead us along the Georges River in an exploration of some of the historic dam areas. Meet at the Searsmont Town Library by 9:45 am…

This event has been cancelled.  Please contact GRLT for more information and future events. In partnership with the Searsmont Town Library, and as part of their year-long Maine Outdoors program funded through the Maine Community Foundation, we invite kids ages 6-12 to join conservation biologist Geri Vistein in an outdoor learning experience to become coyotes! Join us at the library at 37 Main St., Searsmont, on Tuesday, February 18 at 10 am. How do we teach our children to understand…

In an effort to help slow down the spread of COVID-19 in our community, GRLT is canceling all events through April. As always, our wonderful preserves and trails are free and will remain open. Getting outdoors is a great way to lessen the stress in this difficult time, so we encourage you to expolore all GRLT has to offer. In partnership with the Searsmont Town Library, and as part of their year-long Maine Outdoors program funded through the Maine Community…

Since the dawn of human imagination, we have been spellbound by the migration of birds, in which even the smallest species traverse immensities of space the way we cross the street. New research continually expands our understanding of where birds travel, and their migratory feats. But while the populations of many migratory birds are in drastic decline, there are many things we can do to save them. Naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul explores the wonder and mechanics of migration, and…

To show our gratitude for all our volunteers, we're hosting an outdoor event on Saturday, March 5 from 4-6 pm at the Gibson Preserve, 637 Woodman's Mill Road in Searsmont. After a short walk together, we’ll honor all the volunteers who give our lands and trails their time, muscle, imagination and continued friendship. We’ll provide a bonfire, light food and warm beverages. Bring your good spirits and a friend! Please RSVP to info @ grlt.org, and carpooling is always appreciated.…