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!
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….
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…
New Date – YLT Members Special Program: Guided Paddle and Hike of Smelt Brook Preserve
York Land Trust members are invited to join us and York Parks and Recreation for a guided paddle and hike of Smelt Brook Preserve! We…
York Land Trust Conducts Sustainable Harvests on Its Preserves
York Land Trust routinely uses scientific, sustainable practices to manage its preserved land in the town of York, says its…
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York Land Trust Wins $1,000 Love Maine Trails Month Award from the Maine Trails Coalition
York Land Trust (YLT) was recently awarded a Love Maine Trails Month Award of $1,000 by the Maine Trails Coalition….
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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…
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