Sebasticook Regional Land Trust

10/01/2026

Join us next Thursday, October 8, for SRLT's 2026 Annual Meeting! You can find more information and RSVP on our website by selecting the link below.

08/25/2026

Join SLRT for a volunteer workday at Fowler Bog Preserve in Unity this Sunday, August 30, from 8 am to noon! We are working on implementing recommendations to improve wildlife habitat on several old timber landings. On this day we will clear areas of the access road along with one timber landing to reset it to early successional growth. It’s a great chance to see this conserved woodland and learn about improving habitat for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock. The old timber landings are located along access roads leading into the preserve. The work will partly focus on cutting back overgrowth into the access roads. There will be a variety of tasks, both light and some more strenuous. We hope to see you - our crew works hard while enjoying a sense of camaraderie out in our special natural areas! Please come prepared with sturdy shoes, bring gloves and water, and use insect repellent as necessary. Trail work equipment will be provided along with a light snack. We will meet at 8 am to carpool to the working areas. Find more information including directions to our meeting spot and link to register here: https://www.sebasticookrlt.org/events/fowler-bog-preserve-volunteer-workday

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

RESCHEDULED TO THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22!
https://www.sebasticookrlt.org/events/old-forest-stands-explore-the-sandy-stream-forest-rescheduled-date

Join us for a walk in one of the region’s unique old forest stands. Last cut in the mid to late 1800s, the Sandy Stream Forest in Unity is a relic of the past. In recent decades scientists have learned that older forests harbor a greater diversity of species and play a vital role in overall forest health. What can we observe that suggests something different is going on here? We’ll look for the signs and clues that are indications of older forests and we’ll take some tree measurements. The Sandy Stream Forest is on land owned by the Bowsprit Foundation and 104 acres is soon to be protected as forever wild with a conservation easement held by Maine Farmland Trust. Join ecologist Aleta McKeage and Sebasticook Regional Land Trust board member Buck O’Herin for a walk into the past. The event is August 22 at 9am. Meet on the Crosby Brook Rd behind MOFGA at the Hills to Sea Trail sign. We will carpool a short distance from there to the Sandy Stream crossing that requires easy shallow wading to get across. You can register through the link in our bio - hope to see you this Saturday!

08/06/2026

Join us this Saturday for a walk in one of the region’s unique old forest stands. Last cut in the mid to late 1800s, the Sandy Stream Forest in Unity is a relic of the past. In recent decades scientists have learned that older forests harbor a greater diversity of species and play a vital role in overall forest health. What can we observe that suggests something different is going on here? We’ll look for the signs and clues that are indications of older forests and we’ll take some tree measurements. The Sandy Stream Forest is on land owned by the Bowsprit Foundation and 104 acres is soon to be protected as forever wild with a conservation easement held by Maine Farmland Trust. Join ecologist Aleta McKeage and Sebasticook Regional Land Trust board member Buck O’Herin for a walk into the past. The event is August 8 at 9am. Meet on the Crosby Brook Rd behind MOFGA at the Hills to Sea Trail sign. We will carpool a short distance from there to the Sandy Stream crossing that requires easy shallow wading to get across. Register here: https://www.sebasticookrlt.org/events/old-forest-stands-explore-the-sandy-stream-forest-3

08/05/2026

Join us this Saturday to explore the Sandy Stream Forest in Unity! It's a great opportunity to learn about one of the older forest stands in Central Maine - led by SRLT Board Member Buck O'Herin and ecologist Aleta McKeage.

07/06/2026

Join us this Saturday, July 11, to paddle beautiful Pleasant Lake and explore the shoreline of the Pleasant Lake Preserve! For more information and to RSVP, click here ...

Join SRLT and paddling trip leader Bill Cunningham for an easy paddle from the Town Boat Launch along the Pleasant Lake Preserve shoreline and a short trail walk onshore.

07/02/2026

While fitting some trail work into the cooler hours this morning at Rines Preserve in Unity, we came across what I think is little shinleaf (Pyrola minor), such a delicate and pretty flower. Third photo shows its leaves next to teaberry for comparison. Other flowers in bloom include dogbane (like pink bells), lingering bunchberries, black-eyed Susan, dewberry, and yarrow. Berries are forming on the shrubs, but not yet ripe. Bog plants such as Labrador tea join the mix, with two distinct habitats converging along this trail. Northern Harrier, Veery, and Common Yellowthroat called from the woods at the edge of the bog. Rines Preserve is a great place for a shorter walk on these hot summer days, and the woodland trail is mostly clear except for a few areas of tall grass. (Wasps are hovering near the box on the right side of the kiosk in spite of our best efforts to discourage them, so take care when looking at the map and posters.) We hope you can get outside on this holiday weekend in spite of the heat, but stay cool and safe out there!

06/26/2026

Join us for our monthly volunteer work day! The weather looks good for Sunday morning. Our emphasis will be on clearing the trail of fallen trees and sprucing up the parking area. Hope to see you there!