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Annual Open House and Country Supper: Thanks to All Who Joined!

September 25, 2019

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our headquarters last weekend! We’re grateful to have had the chance to celebrate recent accomplishments with you all, and can’t wait to dive…

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Wildscaping Workshop: Learning More About Planting Native

June 24, 2019

Thanks to all who joined us for our Wildscaping Workshop this past Saturday, June 22 on what turned out to be a beautiful summer morning. We had 30 participants for…

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Why Plant Native?

June 24, 2019

Would you like to support local wildlife and spruce up your garden at the same time? We recommend landscaping with native plants, or wildscaping. Many plants available at nurseries are…

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90 Acres Conserved Near Mt. Agamenticus

May 1, 2019

Large Housing Development Averted in Rural Area of York We could not be more pleased to announce our recent purchase of 90 acres of forested land in the Mt. Agamenticus…

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Deepening the Community’s Connection to Nature

January 25, 2019

What a day for exploring vernal pools! We had lots of sun and a great crew for our annual vernal pool exploration event at Highland Farm Preserve on Saturday, May…

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YLT’s New 5-Year Strategic Plan

January 25, 2019

After a year of thoughtful conversations and reflection, we have completed our new strategic plan that will guide our efforts over the next five years. The plan incorporates feedback we…

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Generous Support Helps York Land Trust Exceed Goals in MtA2C Region

October 23, 2018

We set our ambitions high at York Land Trust, so when we reach — or even exceed — our goals, we’re all the more proud and grateful for the support…

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Newly Protected Parcel Connects York Land Trust Headquarters to Smelt Brook Preserve 

June 26, 2018

  We are pleased to announce that York Land Trust recently purchased 7 acres next door to our headquarters that links us to our 300-acre Smelt Brook Preserve. The property would…

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Priority Parcel on Bell Marsh Conserved

April 25, 2018

Recently, York Land Trust purchased a 15.6-acre parcel of land along the eastern shore of Bell Marsh Reservoir that fills an important conservation gap in an area that had been…

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How Wildlife Stays Warm in the Bitter Cold

January 16, 2018

The extreme cold snaps we have experienced this winter may have you concerned for the wellbeing of birds and other animals exposed to this harsh weather. But as Marion Larson,…

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