York Land Trust - York, ME

Savor the Summer Annual Fundraiser Dinner

An evening of celebrating community and conservation, with a raw bar by Row 34, a quintessential summer dinner prepared by Galley Provisions, live jazz music by Soggy Po’ Boys, and a silent auction featuring seasonal experiences!

YLT Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation Success

2026 is a special year: York Land Trust is celebrating 40 years of conservation success!

York Land Trust Hosts Center for Active Living’s Adult Winter Camp

York Land Trust happily hosted the Center for Active Living’s Adult Winter Camp in the office’s Community Room from February 9th through 11th this year.

Cross-Country Skiing at Highland Farm Preserve

This winter, you can enjoy the wonderfully groomed cross-country ski trails at Highland Farm Preserve thanks to the hard work of the Agamenticus Ski Club.

Rent the Community Room at York Land Trust for a Private Event

Rent our Community Room for a work retreat or private party!

A trail in a field at the York Land Trust Headquarters property in York, Maine.

York Land Trust Receives $8,500 in Funding for Priority Conservation Projects

York Land Trust has been awarded $8,500 for accessibility improvements at Near Point Preserve through the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program.

181 Acres Permanently Protected in Cape Neddick

Along the winding Josias River in Cape Neddick lies an incredible 181-acre parcel of forested land that is now protected in perpetuity by York Land Trust.

Land Trust Collaboration Launches Tales on the Trails to Highlight Indigenous Authors

Seven neighboring land conservation organizations in Southern Maine are collaborating to learn about and honor the intersection of land conservation and Indigenous communities.

In Perpetuity: What Does It Mean to Protect Land Forever?

When acquiring a parcel of land, York Land Trust vows to protect it in perpetuity. But what does that mean? How did we choose and acquire that piece of land in the first place?

York Land Trust Acquires Property in Cape Neddick Focus Area

York Land Trust is pleased to share that we have recently acquired a 56.5-acre property within our Cape Neddick focus area. The parcel has many of the characteristics that we…

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 90 nature-based programs per year that are free and open to the public!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Aug 19

Bird Walk Wednesday with White Pine Programs: August

Join us for a walk through scenic Highland Farm Preserve to learn how to ID birds, recognize birdsong, and explore the habitats birds love most.

Aug 19

Accessibility Improvements at Near Point Preserve Pt. 3

Help York Land Trust improve accessibility at Near Point Preserve!

Aug 22

Get to Know Your Preserves Summer Series: Lafcadio’s Woods Preserve

Celebrate YLT’s 40th anniversary by getting to know one of our treasured public-access preserves, made possible by your support throughout the years.

News & Updates

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40 Years of History, Conservation, and Success

August 14, 2026

View our interactive StoryMap to learn about York Land Trust’s history and conservation successes.

Keep an Eye Out: Invasive Stiltgrass in Maine

July 15, 2026

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is urging Mainers to act against Japanese stiltgrass because it poses a serious threat to the state’s forests, wetlands, and communities.

Accessibility Improvements at Near Point Preserve

July 15, 2026

York Land Trust’s Stewardship staff and a team of dedicated volunteers have been hard at work this summer improving and upgrading YLT’s headquarters preserve, Near Point Preserve.