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2010 is the Year of the Turtle, the Blanding's Turtle!

Preserving habitat for the large diversity of plants and animals that call this southernmost tip of Maine home is one of the important objectives of our conservation work.

This year we continue our annual focus on one particular animal or plant that benefits from our work, and we have chosen to celebrate the one of Maine's endangered Turtles, the Blanding's Turtle.

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Monthly Monitoring Walks (April to Sept.)

Join us as we monitor our properties. The walks generally take 2 to 3 hours and are generally scheduled on Wednesdays or Saturdays throughout the year at 9 AM. Meet at the YLT office at 449 US Route 1 in York. Please contact us for more information. You can also view a description of each property

For a complete listing of 2010 property monitoring walks click HERE

Email Registration and Volunteer List

Sign up for our new email announcements list by using this email registration link. Get updates on special events and more!

Upcoming Events - September

September 18th, 2010

Hike the Trails at Highland Farm!
Outdoor Adventure!

Join York Land Trust Director of Stewardship David Mallard, for the first guided walking tour of Highland Farm. David will conduct the walk on the new trails and review York Land Trust's plans for opening this ecologically significant 151-acre property.

You will also hear about the history of the property and planned public access amenities including parking and picnic areas, kiosks, viewing platform and trails that will accommodate hikers, individuals with limited mobility and educational programs for area schools children. The talk will also cover restoration plans for 30 acres of habitat for Maine’s endangered New England Cottontail.

Reservations Required
Who: Open to the Public (25 guests)
When: Saturday, Sept. 18th (9 to noon)
Rain Date: No rain date
Meet: York Land Trust Parking Lot
Admission: Free to all.

Please register by email for the Highland Farm guided walk or make your reservation by calling the York Land Trust office at (207) 363-7400.

Gateway to Maine: Outside

The Gateway to Maine: Outside collaborative encourages people to enjoy the natural beauty and health benefits of connecting with nature in southern Maine.

The 2010 Adventures in Nature Series and Gateway to Maine: Outside web site are cooperatively sponsored by: York Land Trust and our partners in conservation, nature education, wildlife rehabilitation and healthy recreations including:

The Mt. Agamenticus Conservation Program at the York Parks and Recreation Department,
The Center For Wildlife,
White Pine Programs,
Choose to Be Healthy at York Hospital,
Great Works Regional Land Trust, and
Kittery Land Trust.

Support for these programs also comes from local organizations and individuals like you. Thank you!