Ripples: March 2026
- Mar 12
- 3 min read
Ripples
News from your watershed
March 2026
Sunny, snowy days in the woods are here - but spring is on the way!
Trail expansion at Porter Preserve in Searsmont coming soon!
Our Trails and Stewardship staff, along with our amazing volunteers, don't slow down during the winter! We've been working on expanding the trails at Porter Preserve, a hidden gem in Searsmont which currently offers a 0.25-mile trail with access to the St. George River. Stay tuned for more details and a new map of the expanded trails at Porter Preserve!
4th grade students write letters to the river as part of Lihua Lei Farley's upcoming summer installation and performances
In February, land trust staff and artist Lihua Lei Farley visited Thomaston Grammar School's 4th grade classes to lead a lesson on what a watershed is, the interconnectivity of living and nonliving things within it, and prompt the students to write letters or draw pictures to the St. George River. The students' creations will be incorporated into Lihua's upcoming installation and performances this summer at various land trust preserves and along the river. This is the first of four public elementary schools within the watershed whose 4th grade classes will be participating in Lihua's project.
Our wonderful, wintry walks continue!
We have been having so much fun romping in the woods during our guided group hikes and community events this winter! Thank you to everyone who joined us for February's hike at the Langlais Art Preserve. If you haven't checked out the woodland trails at the Langlais Art Preserve, now is a great time to visit! You can still admire Forest Geometries, the installation by artist Gina Siepel, along the trails - and we think the sculptures look particularly striking in the snow.
Announcing Creative Nature Summer Camp!
Two weeks only at the Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing
Calling all junior adventurers, artists, observers, and problem solvers!
We are now enrolling for two full-week sessions of Creative Nature Club Summer Camp at the Langlais Art Preserve, where kids become ecological explorers through creative play and hands-on making. Each session revolves around an ecological topic designed to nurture young people’s inherent curiosity and connection to nature. With time spent roving the preserve, making art, and having fun outdoors, kids will build a unique understanding of the dynamic factors at play in the natural world around us.
$225 per session. Scholarships are available, please inquire at langlais@grlt.org
Meant to Bee!
Bugs and their botanical besties
August 3rd-7th, 9am-1pm
Recommended for ages 5-7
Detectives of Nature:
Uncovering the story of the land
August 17th-21st, 9am-1pm
Recommended for ages 7-10
Upcoming Events
Cars for Conservation
Did you know Eastern Tire will sell your vehicle to benefit local conservation? Selling your car for proceeds to the land trust will support our work and earn you a receipt for tax benefits. Learn more at the Eastern Tire site.
About Georges River Land Trust
Georges River Land Trust conserves and cares for land in the St. George River watershed to ensure ecological and community wellbeing. For nearly 40 years, we have worked with our community members throughout the 19 towns in our service area to protect 5,400+ acres of land with extraordinary conservation value across 23 preserves and 56 easements, offering 80+ miles of multi-use trails.
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