upcoming events with KLT
Part of our mission at Kittery Land Trust is to build community. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of educational and enrichment programs to our community. These programs are free to ensure they're accessible for all. If you would like to join us in building our community, please consider becoming a member.
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Coastal Calm: Mindfulness In Motion Series at Seapoint Beach Headlands
With Blue Fern Forest Bathing & Salt Air Spirit
Calm your mind & body, engage your senses, and refresh your spirit by the sea! Join Anja Schneider of Salt Air Spirit and Nev Hoffman of Blue Fern Forest Bathing every Friday morning during the Summer months for a 45-minute FREE community wellness session that includes a gentle blend of gentle QiGong & Guided Forest Bathing practices for a restorative nature immersed mindfulness practice together. Each week will have an inspired theme. Connect with the community, enhance your well-being, and unwind in this peaceful coastal setting.
Session 1:
Seapoint Beach Headlands - Kittery Land Trust
Friday Mornings 7am-7:45
June 28th - August 2nd
Meet in parking lot at 7am - we will mindfully walk to the Kittery Land Trust Headlands together.
Free session will end with an optional 15 minute Tea Gathering extension from 7:45-8am where we will engage our sense of taste and reflect together as a group. Drop In Style - Registration available online or at the event - no RSVP needed. All sessions are free and open to the public. End your week with peace and harmony in nature!
With Blue Fern Forest Bathing & Salt Air Spirit
Calm your mind & body, engage your senses, and refresh your spirit by the sea! Join Anja Schneider of Salt Air Spirit and Nev Hoffman of Blue Fern Forest Bathing every Friday morning during the Summer months for a 45-minute FREE community wellness session that includes a gentle blend of gentle QiGong & Guided Forest Bathing practices for a restorative nature immersed mindfulness practice together. Each week will have an inspired theme. Connect with the community, enhance your well-being, and unwind in this peaceful coastal setting.
Session 1:
Seapoint Beach Headlands - Kittery Land Trust
Friday Mornings 7am-7:45
June 28th - August 2nd
Meet in parking lot at 7am - we will mindfully walk to the Kittery Land Trust Headlands together.
Free session will end with an optional 15 minute Tea Gathering extension from 7:45-8am where we will engage our sense of taste and reflect together as a group. Drop In Style - Registration available online or at the event - no RSVP needed. All sessions are free and open to the public. End your week with peace and harmony in nature!
Muddy Boots Club- This program is currently full.
If you would like to be put on a wait list please email us at [email protected] Free preschool program for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Join KLT Staff at Nooney Farm for child-led exploration to uncover their curiosities about the natural world. We will explore the farm, the wetlands and the new trails in the upland forest. This is a rain or shine event please plan accordingly with comfortable shoes and clothing. Bring water, sunscreen, and snacks. Cost is free. Space is limited registration required. You can help us grow this program by contributing a suggested donation of $5/week or $20/ for all five weeks. |
Pick your Own Bouquet
When: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Starting July 11th Time: 4-6:00PM Where: Nooney Farm, 22 Stevenson Rd, Kittery Cost: $1/Stem Bring your family and friends and enjoy a stroll through Nooney Farms beautiful flower fields. With over 100 varieties to choose from you are guaranteed to leave with a beautiful arrangement. All flower proceeds will directly support the Land Trust's mission of saving land and building community. |
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Seasonal Floral Design Workshop With Kate Martin- SOLD OUT
When: Thursday July 25th
Time: 4-6:00 PM
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery, ME
Cost: $40 suggested donation per person to help cover the cost of materials
Join us in playing with seasonal flowers to create joyful and spirited summer bouquets. Kate Martin of Beautiful Days will guide you in the considerations of what to use from the gardens, preparing the flowers, the process of floral arranging, and use of mechanics for successful creations, whether they are minimalist or overflow with abundance.
This hands-on workshop includes some time at the end to wander the Nooney Flower gardens.
Kate has been creating thoughtful floral creations and distinct celebrations since 2005 as the owner, creative director and lead floral designer of Beautiful Days. Learn more about Kate and Beautiful Days here. You can also find her on Instagram
BYOB and garden snips (we will have some of both, too!)
Space for 10. Registration required. Rain or shine.
When: Thursday July 25th
Time: 4-6:00 PM
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery, ME
Cost: $40 suggested donation per person to help cover the cost of materials
Join us in playing with seasonal flowers to create joyful and spirited summer bouquets. Kate Martin of Beautiful Days will guide you in the considerations of what to use from the gardens, preparing the flowers, the process of floral arranging, and use of mechanics for successful creations, whether they are minimalist or overflow with abundance.
This hands-on workshop includes some time at the end to wander the Nooney Flower gardens.
Kate has been creating thoughtful floral creations and distinct celebrations since 2005 as the owner, creative director and lead floral designer of Beautiful Days. Learn more about Kate and Beautiful Days here. You can also find her on Instagram
BYOB and garden snips (we will have some of both, too!)
Space for 10. Registration required. Rain or shine.
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Tree Walk
With Maine Master Naturalist Sally Harold
When: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 1-2:00 PM
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery
Join Maine Master Naturalist Sally Harold on a Tree identification Walk and learn how to identify a wide variety of trees found at Nooney Farms. Sally created a simple tree ID guide for Nooney Farm where more than ten common Maine trees can be found. Participants will walk along the agricultural field across the wetland and into the upland forest of Nooney Farm. Together we will observe and discuss branching structure, tree growth habits, leaf shape, buds, bark and more. The walk will last approximately 1 hour and cover some potentially rough, wet and uneven terrain. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothes. Bring binoculars if you have them to get a closer look at the canopy!
There is no cost for this program. All are welcome!
Registration is required and donations to Kittery Land Trust are encouraged.
With Maine Master Naturalist Sally Harold
When: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 1-2:00 PM
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery
Join Maine Master Naturalist Sally Harold on a Tree identification Walk and learn how to identify a wide variety of trees found at Nooney Farms. Sally created a simple tree ID guide for Nooney Farm where more than ten common Maine trees can be found. Participants will walk along the agricultural field across the wetland and into the upland forest of Nooney Farm. Together we will observe and discuss branching structure, tree growth habits, leaf shape, buds, bark and more. The walk will last approximately 1 hour and cover some potentially rough, wet and uneven terrain. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothes. Bring binoculars if you have them to get a closer look at the canopy!
There is no cost for this program. All are welcome!
Registration is required and donations to Kittery Land Trust are encouraged.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Gib and Cormac Trail
When: Thursday, August 8th Time: 4:00 Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery Cost: Free All Are WelcomeWe are thrilled to share the new Gib and Cormac trail with the community. This trail is a short easy trail in the upland forest of the Nooney Farm property. Just beyond the agricultural fields, you will find the kiosk that leads you to a boardwalk. The boardwalk crosses the wetlands to the beginning of the Gib and Cormac Trail where you can explore the upland forest. Following the ribbon cutting feel free to join us in the flower fields to pick your own bouquet! |
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Stewardship Volunteer Workdays
Do you ever wonder who takes care of the almost 1000 acres of land that KLT has conserved? Well, it's an amazing group of dedicated stewardship volunteers! Interested in helping out on the trails but don't know what that might look like? Join our stewardship team and get hands on experience where you will learn about corridor clearing, trail drainage, tool safety, signage, habitat restoration and more! These workdays are open to anyone who would like to learn about trail maintenance and invasive mitigation - no experience necessary! For more details or to sign up email Deputy Director Dot Avery [email protected]
If these days and times don't work for you but you would still like to help out, consider Adopting a Trail. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 6 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, July 18 4-6:00PM- Rustlewood preserve
Saturday, August 3 9-11:00AM- Seapoint Beach
Thursday, August 15 9-11:00AM- Norton Preserve
Saturday, September 7 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, September 19 4-6:00PM- Seapoint Beach
Saturday, October 5 9-11:00 AM- Brave Boat Head Waters Preserve
Thursday, October 17 9-11:00 AM- Sisk
Saturday, November 2 9-11:00AM- Seapoint
Thursday, November 21 9-11:00AM- Sisk
Saturday, December 7th 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, December 19th 9-11:00AM- Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve
Do you ever wonder who takes care of the almost 1000 acres of land that KLT has conserved? Well, it's an amazing group of dedicated stewardship volunteers! Interested in helping out on the trails but don't know what that might look like? Join our stewardship team and get hands on experience where you will learn about corridor clearing, trail drainage, tool safety, signage, habitat restoration and more! These workdays are open to anyone who would like to learn about trail maintenance and invasive mitigation - no experience necessary! For more details or to sign up email Deputy Director Dot Avery [email protected]
If these days and times don't work for you but you would still like to help out, consider Adopting a Trail. Learn more here.
Saturday, July 6 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, July 18 4-6:00PM- Rustlewood preserve
Saturday, August 3 9-11:00AM- Seapoint Beach
Thursday, August 15 9-11:00AM- Norton Preserve
Saturday, September 7 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, September 19 4-6:00PM- Seapoint Beach
Saturday, October 5 9-11:00 AM- Brave Boat Head Waters Preserve
Thursday, October 17 9-11:00 AM- Sisk
Saturday, November 2 9-11:00AM- Seapoint
Thursday, November 21 9-11:00AM- Sisk
Saturday, December 7th 9-11:00AM- Nooney Farm
Thursday, December 19th 9-11:00AM- Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve