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April 2019
The Langlais Art and Conservation Legacy
Cynthia Trone, Youth Program Coordinator and Annette Naegel, Director of Conservation, both of Georges River Land Trust, will weave a story of how the Langlais Sculpture Preserve in Cushing came to be. The home of Bernard and Helen Langlais, including artist's studios, sculpture collection and 90-acres of preserved land, is a living tribute to their creative and exuberant legacy. It is one of the gems in the Land Trust's portfolio's of conserved properties and offers unique opportunities for all ages…
Find out more »May 2019
Early Bird Walk on the Bobolink Trail
Join Kirk Gentalen, naturalist and environmental educator, on an early bird walk on the new Bobolink Trail in South Thomaston on Thursday, May 16 at 7 am. This will be an easy walk to look for birds and learn about the ecosystem of hayfields, woods, and wetlands on the Riverview Hayfields Preserve that stretches from the banks of the St. George River to the Weskeag Marsh. Kirk has worked for 25 years as a naturalist via environmental education and ecotourism…
Find out more »June 2019
Photographing in Nature
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,…
Find out more »Dharma Walk: Love Letter to the Earth
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…
Find out more »Loons and Brews!
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…
Find out more »August 2019
Rescheduled! Paddle Long Cove and Tommy’s Island
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.…
Find out more »Wildlife Wonders of the Weskeag
Georges River Land Trust and Friends of the Weskeag will cohost a bird, wildlife, and salt marsh habitat walk in the Weskeag Marsh on Thursday, August 15 at 10 am. Our speaker for the event will be Keel Kemper, Regional Wildlife Biologist with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Kemper works to maintain and improve wildlife habitat conditions, maximize biological diversity and protect unique natural areas. He works on various wildlife issues from Bangor to Belfast, to Augusta, to…
Find out more »September 2019
Invaders! Plants, that is…
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…
Find out more »Sweet Cider Pressing Day
For the third year, we are hosting Langlais Sweet Cider Day! Charles Waite Maclin, also known as Pastor Chuck, will be bringing his small cider press and the know-how to create some delicious cider with our own organic Langlais apples. Pastor Chuck's dream is to create the best applesauce and apple butter in the world, originated in his own family's kitchen in Cushing. He also works with the Cushing Community School and their Green Team. Bring your kids and your…
Find out more »October 2019
Family Fun Walk at Gibson Preserve
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…
Find out more »November 2019
World Wildlife Fund Speaker
Join us for a very special presentation by WWF US Director of Conservation John Morrison on Wednesday, November 13, at the Union town office meeting room from 6 to 8 pm. For 50 years, WWF – perhaps best-known for its work on behalf of endangered pandas - has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million…
Find out more »January 2020
A Winter Family Hike
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…
Find out more »February 2020
Cancelled–Become a Coyote Family – for kids ages 6-12
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…
Find out more »March 2020
Canceled: Coyote, America’s Songdog
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…
Find out more »June 2020
Living on the Wind: The Miracle of Bird Migration
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…
Find out more »September 2020
“Nature’s Best Hope” with Doug Tallamy
**Registration for this event has closed.** Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Join us for a Zoom webinar on Sept.…
Find out more »November 2020
Quigg Island Community Forest Conversation
Sign up to hear Annette Naegel, Director of Conservation, talk about our newest conservation project to permanently conserve the northern portion of Quigg Island on Stevens Pond in Liberty. The free event will be broadcast on November 17 at 6:30 pm. This online webinar is intended to encourage residents to ask questions, and offer ideas or comments about what you would like to see relative to the care of the island going forward to benefit the community. The webinar will…
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Georges River Canoe Trail Excursion
Executive Director Meg Rasmussen will guide a virtual expedition of the Georges River on Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., on Zoom in partnership with the Rockland Public Library. This event is free and open to all. Please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov to request a link to attend. For everyone interested in canoeing and kayaking, Meg will present a photographic excursion highlighting access points, rapids, portages, and historical points of interest featured in our river trail map. The St. George River flows…
Find out more »April 2021
Forestry Management Walk and Talk
Georges River Land Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District are co-hosting a Forestry Management Walk and Talk on Thursday, April 29 at 10 am to teach landowners how to assess their own properties to improve their forest stand for wildlife, timber or other goals. This event will be held on a property with a conservation easement held by GRLT. Led by a wildlife biologist and a forester, this program is free to the public and conservation easement property…
Find out more »July 2021
Managing Grasslands for Success
Providing habitat for grassland birds Grab your binoculars and come take a walk with the Georges River Land Trust and the Ag Allies program for a free grassland management talk on Wednesday July 7th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (rain date: Thursday July 8, same time) at the Riverview Hayfields Preserve in South Thomaston. To register, call Georges River Land Trust (594-5166) or email Annette with this in the subject line: Grasslands Workshop. The workshop will cover practices for…
Find out more »August 2021
“Tree” Hours Mountain Bike Relay Race
Join Sidecountry Sports for a 3-hour mountain bike relay race designed to be an all around good time for riders of all abilities. Grab a friend, get yourself a costume (?), air up your tires, and hold on for a wheelie fun ride! You and a partner will take turns pedaling as many laps as possible for "tree" hours through the Thomaston Town Forest. The team with the most laps wins! But be ready, there may be some surprises along…
Find out more »March 2022
Volunteer Appreciation
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.…
Find out more »April 2022
Intertidal Science Tour
We're partnering with Herring Gut Learning Center to offer an intertidal science tour on April 9, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in Owls Head. This event is designed for families. Attendees will learn how to: Conduct surveys along the shore to identify and catalog marine organisms, and Investigate water composition of tidepools and compare it to the ocean that left them behind Data collected will help inform tidal zone management and contribute to future Herring Gut programs. Prior registration is required. Suggested…
Find out more »Earth Day Clean-up
Join Georges River Land Trust in keeping waste out of our special places. Throughout the watershed we will be hosting roadside cleanups. Trash bags, grippers, and gloves will be available at the kiosks throughout the day. At the end of the day volunteers will retrieve the bags for disposal. Pick a preserve near you to join us and help clean up the watershed: Riverview Hayfields in S. Thomaston Trolley Marsh in Warren Appleton Preserve in Appleton, and Gibson Preserve in…
Find out more »Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring Training
Join Georges River Land Trust and our partners at Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District in the "Take a Stand for Hemlocks" program. Together we will learn about the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, how to monitor your woodlot and recommendations for management. This information sheet will help you learn how to identify to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. This event will be hosted at the Appleton Preserve in Appleton, parking on Rt. 105 from 10 am-noon. Please come prepared for the…
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