York Land Trust - York, ME

York Land Trust Receives $10,000 Grant from York River Stewardship Committee for Acquisition of 42 Acres in York River Watershed

The York River Stewardsihp Committee awarded York Land Trust $10,000 for the acquisition of three parcels donated by the Town of York that have significant conservation values and will add…

A drone's view of Smelt Brook as flows past the York Land Trust Headquarters property in York, Maine.

York Land Trust Receives Grant from Cornell, Expands Stewardship Team

YLT stewards 3,600 acres of treasured community lands including seven public access preserves for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more

Preserving Steedman Woods

In a landmark proposal aimed at securing the future of Steedman Woods in York, the Old York Historical Society (OYHS) and York Land Trust (YLT) have teamed up to recommend…

A couple works on the garden at the York Land Trust Headquarters property in York, Maine.

Savoring Sustainability

As we delve into the heart of the growing season, we are excited to share some developments taking root in York Land Trust’s Edible Garden. We started the organic garden…

York Land Trust is a member-supported nonprofit that protects and cares for natural lands and waterways in the greater York Maine area for the benefit of the community and the environment. We offer 75 nature-based programs per year that are free and open to the public!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Oct 16

Bird Walk Wednesday: October 2024

In partnership with White Pine Programs, we offer a monthly bird walk on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! Join us for a walk through…

Oct 19

Lichen Talk & Walk

Join us for an immersive exploration into the fascinating world of lichens at our Lichen Talk and Walk program, led by Maine Master Naturalist, Mary Harding….

Oct 20

Sustainable Forestry Interpretive Walk

In 2023, a sustainable harvest was conducted on Smelt Brook Preserve. York Land Trust’s Consulting Forester, Charlie Moreno, will lead an interpretive walk of the…