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.
Water Quality Research - Pet Poo-lution Info Day
Come learn about the research we've been doing in collaboration with the Sage Foundation. We will be unveiling our water quality findings, as well as sharing our pet owners guide to eco-friendly trail and beach hiking. Throughout the day there will be ocean science demonstrations (field-based DNA testing, water quality monitoring, ocean acidification, microbial community). Our goal is to raise awareness about our ocean health through interaction/discussion. Free, all welcome - stop by and visit our info tent to learn more!
When: September 23rd
Time: 8 am-12 pm
Where: Seapoint Beach
Come learn about the research we've been doing in collaboration with the Sage Foundation. We will be unveiling our water quality findings, as well as sharing our pet owners guide to eco-friendly trail and beach hiking. Throughout the day there will be ocean science demonstrations (field-based DNA testing, water quality monitoring, ocean acidification, microbial community). Our goal is to raise awareness about our ocean health through interaction/discussion. Free, all welcome - stop by and visit our info tent to learn more!
When: September 23rd
Time: 8 am-12 pm
Where: Seapoint Beach
Seapoint and Crescent Beach Cleanup-
Maine's coast is a treasure, let's keep it that way! Join the Kittery Conservation Comission for the 35th annual Maine Coastal Clean Up Day! This clean up is scheduled from 9 AM-11 AM at Seapoint Beach and sponsored by the Maine Coastal Clean Up Initiative. For more information or to register to volunteer, visit www.maine.gov/dmr/mcp.
When: September 23rd
Time: 9 am-11 pm
Where: Seapoint Beach
Maine's coast is a treasure, let's keep it that way! Join the Kittery Conservation Comission for the 35th annual Maine Coastal Clean Up Day! This clean up is scheduled from 9 AM-11 AM at Seapoint Beach and sponsored by the Maine Coastal Clean Up Initiative. For more information or to register to volunteer, visit www.maine.gov/dmr/mcp.
When: September 23rd
Time: 9 am-11 pm
Where: Seapoint Beach
Seed Saving Workshop at Nooney Farm- with Piscataqua Seed Project
It's fall, and that means it's time for a hands-on Seed Harvesting Workshop!
Alison Magill, seed saver and Coordinator of the Piscataqua Seed Project's Community Seed Bank, will guide you through the process of determining when a seed is ripe and ready, how to process seeds for proper storage and many other tips.
The advantages of saving local seed include...
- Caring for your favorite garden plants all the way through their growing cycle.
- Obtaining seed that is adapted to your local climate.
- Preserving biodiversity through the collection of open-pollinated varieties instead of hybrid plants.
- Saving money on your garden expenses.
- Creating your own mini-seed bank and swapping with other gardeners and seed savers.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow gardeners, enhance your gardening skills and take home seeds for your own seed stash.
When: October 7th
Time: 12-3:00
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery, ME
Cost: It's Free All are welcome!
The workshop has a suggested donation of $15 - $25. You can make a donation in-person at the event with cash or venmo. All donations go to support the seed bank. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
It's fall, and that means it's time for a hands-on Seed Harvesting Workshop!
Alison Magill, seed saver and Coordinator of the Piscataqua Seed Project's Community Seed Bank, will guide you through the process of determining when a seed is ripe and ready, how to process seeds for proper storage and many other tips.
The advantages of saving local seed include...
- Caring for your favorite garden plants all the way through their growing cycle.
- Obtaining seed that is adapted to your local climate.
- Preserving biodiversity through the collection of open-pollinated varieties instead of hybrid plants.
- Saving money on your garden expenses.
- Creating your own mini-seed bank and swapping with other gardeners and seed savers.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow gardeners, enhance your gardening skills and take home seeds for your own seed stash.
When: October 7th
Time: 12-3:00
Where: Nooney Farm 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery, ME
Cost: It's Free All are welcome!
The workshop has a suggested donation of $15 - $25. You can make a donation in-person at the event with cash or venmo. All donations go to support the seed bank. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
Conservation Art Series
For as long as art has been created, the natural environment has inspired artists and the work they create. This artwork captures moments in time that tell the stories of the landscape. Join us for one or all of our conservation art series and be inspired by the protected lands in our community and create artwork that will tell the stories of these special places.
This series offers learning opportunities in a variety of mediums and are taught by professional artists with a commitment to improving the natural world.
For as long as art has been created, the natural environment has inspired artists and the work they create. This artwork captures moments in time that tell the stories of the landscape. Join us for one or all of our conservation art series and be inspired by the protected lands in our community and create artwork that will tell the stories of these special places.
This series offers learning opportunities in a variety of mediums and are taught by professional artists with a commitment to improving the natural world.
Community Art Painting
Presented by Eric Gold
Saturday, September 30th
In addition to Our Harvest Dinner
Nooney Farm- 22 Stevenson Rd, Kittery
Eric will be joining us at this year's Harvest Dinner. Together we will create a community art project that will reflect the beauty of Nooney Farm while bringing awareness to the important work being done at the farm to build community. He says "my work addresses complex societal issues by painting the subject as a community in a highly accessible way. Painting together fosters dialogue and connection by creating a shared reflective space. A space where participants are able to express themselves individually while maintaining a place in the collective, all under a common theme of awareness."
About the artist
Eric Gold is an artist whose work explores collective consciousness in populations through the creation of art and community. Over the past ten years, Gold has led collaborative paintings with thousands of people across the US and Canada. All of his community painting events have been free to the public and inclusive to people of all backgrounds, abilities and ages. The evolution of his technique using 100 small pieces sparked the exploration of co-creating portraits. He began facilitating community paintings as a means to engage people and elevate awareness.
Presented by Eric Gold
Saturday, September 30th
In addition to Our Harvest Dinner
Nooney Farm- 22 Stevenson Rd, Kittery
Eric will be joining us at this year's Harvest Dinner. Together we will create a community art project that will reflect the beauty of Nooney Farm while bringing awareness to the important work being done at the farm to build community. He says "my work addresses complex societal issues by painting the subject as a community in a highly accessible way. Painting together fosters dialogue and connection by creating a shared reflective space. A space where participants are able to express themselves individually while maintaining a place in the collective, all under a common theme of awareness."
About the artist
Eric Gold is an artist whose work explores collective consciousness in populations through the creation of art and community. Over the past ten years, Gold has led collaborative paintings with thousands of people across the US and Canada. All of his community painting events have been free to the public and inclusive to people of all backgrounds, abilities and ages. The evolution of his technique using 100 small pieces sparked the exploration of co-creating portraits. He began facilitating community paintings as a means to engage people and elevate awareness.
Photography workshop
Presented by Seacoast Photography School
Saturday, October 21st 1-4:00
Location TBD
Learn the Wellness Benefits and Camera Basics of photography with Seacoast Photography School founder and lead instructor, David Mazur! This is an ideal photo opportunity for conservation lovers to capture the wonders of nature using their camera or smartphone. Open to beginner & intermediate photographers, the workshop will be a hands-on lesson learning the physical and mental benefits of the practice of photography, basics of focus, exposure, and composition techniques to enhance your photography skills. The workshop will begin with instruction indoors and then weather pending, there will be time spent outdoors applying what is learned.
About the Presenter
For over a decade, David Mazur has developed an experiential teaching style that has empowered learners to become better photographers. With every lesson, he combines his experience as a professional photographer, college professor, and Certified Performance Coach to bring out the best of each student. His methodology is learn-by-doing. Photography can only be learned by experiencing the concepts taught. This encourages learners to step out of their comfort zone to discover new levels of photography. In his workshops, tours and private lessons, he will train your eye and use your camera in different ways to get the desired result. Through his methods you will continue to level up as a photographer. As a photographer and York Maine resident for over a quarter-century, his appreciation for the seacoast continues to be captured through his photography.
View Seacoast Photography School's website at https://www.seacoastphotographyschool.com
$60 Non-members
$50 KLT Member
The fee for this program includes a Seacoast Photography School donation to the Kittery Land Trust of $20 per participant. Seacoast Photography School is a proud supporter of local non-profit wildlife and conservation organizations.
Presented by Seacoast Photography School
Saturday, October 21st 1-4:00
Location TBD
Learn the Wellness Benefits and Camera Basics of photography with Seacoast Photography School founder and lead instructor, David Mazur! This is an ideal photo opportunity for conservation lovers to capture the wonders of nature using their camera or smartphone. Open to beginner & intermediate photographers, the workshop will be a hands-on lesson learning the physical and mental benefits of the practice of photography, basics of focus, exposure, and composition techniques to enhance your photography skills. The workshop will begin with instruction indoors and then weather pending, there will be time spent outdoors applying what is learned.
About the Presenter
For over a decade, David Mazur has developed an experiential teaching style that has empowered learners to become better photographers. With every lesson, he combines his experience as a professional photographer, college professor, and Certified Performance Coach to bring out the best of each student. His methodology is learn-by-doing. Photography can only be learned by experiencing the concepts taught. This encourages learners to step out of their comfort zone to discover new levels of photography. In his workshops, tours and private lessons, he will train your eye and use your camera in different ways to get the desired result. Through his methods you will continue to level up as a photographer. As a photographer and York Maine resident for over a quarter-century, his appreciation for the seacoast continues to be captured through his photography.
View Seacoast Photography School's website at https://www.seacoastphotographyschool.com
$60 Non-members
$50 KLT Member
The fee for this program includes a Seacoast Photography School donation to the Kittery Land Trust of $20 per participant. Seacoast Photography School is a proud supporter of local non-profit wildlife and conservation organizations.
Wednesday Watershed Walks
Visit Kittery Land Trust’s newest conservation property where we’ll take a 1-mile walk through working farmland, cross a boardwalk spanning a headwater marsh of Spruce Creek, and explore a lovely mixed-hardwood upland. Learn how KLT is protecting water, running a community farm where thousands of pounds of food are grown each year for area food banks, and creating new educational programs for Kittery students.
Join the Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper and conservation groups from around the Seacoast for a series of Wednesday walks. Visit new preserves and learn how each property helps protect the health of our region’s waterways. for the full list of location visit Save the Great Bay-Piscataqua Estuary.
When: October 11th
Time: 4: -6:00pm
Where: Nooney Farm, 22 Stevensons RD Kittery, ME
• All walks are weather-dependent - cancellations will be announced by 10am on the day of the walk.
• Please RSVP to Melissa Paly, mpaly@clf.org, and/or to the host contact.
Visit Kittery Land Trust’s newest conservation property where we’ll take a 1-mile walk through working farmland, cross a boardwalk spanning a headwater marsh of Spruce Creek, and explore a lovely mixed-hardwood upland. Learn how KLT is protecting water, running a community farm where thousands of pounds of food are grown each year for area food banks, and creating new educational programs for Kittery students.
Join the Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper and conservation groups from around the Seacoast for a series of Wednesday walks. Visit new preserves and learn how each property helps protect the health of our region’s waterways. for the full list of location visit Save the Great Bay-Piscataqua Estuary.
When: October 11th
Time: 4: -6:00pm
Where: Nooney Farm, 22 Stevensons RD Kittery, ME
• All walks are weather-dependent - cancellations will be announced by 10am on the day of the walk.
• Please RSVP to Melissa Paly, mpaly@clf.org, and/or to the host contact.
Mixed Media Boxes
Presented by Betsy Page Wish
Thursday, November 2nd 10-1:00
Nooney Farm, 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery
Participants in this workshop will use a variety of papers and ephemera to create nature themed boxes. 4 x 4 x 2” boxes will be provided, along with the materials needed for this activity. We will be incorporating dried flowers, seed packets, and a variety of objects to design our boxes.
About the presenter
Betsy taught elementary school art for 25 years prior to moving to Kittery. While in her studio space in the Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, MA., she painted, later experimenting with mixed mediums. After moving to Kittery 16 years ago, spending much of her time on the water, she started photographing the local lobstermen as well as the wildlife on the Seacoast. Most recently she has been incorporating recycled materials to make whimsical sculptures of lobstermen.
Betsy says she feel fortunate to live in an area where there are so many opportunities to take advantage of the outdoors and do what our moms always encouraged us to do; “Go outside and play!”
Presented by Betsy Page Wish
Thursday, November 2nd 10-1:00
Nooney Farm, 22 Stevenson Rd Kittery
Participants in this workshop will use a variety of papers and ephemera to create nature themed boxes. 4 x 4 x 2” boxes will be provided, along with the materials needed for this activity. We will be incorporating dried flowers, seed packets, and a variety of objects to design our boxes.
About the presenter
Betsy taught elementary school art for 25 years prior to moving to Kittery. While in her studio space in the Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, MA., she painted, later experimenting with mixed mediums. After moving to Kittery 16 years ago, spending much of her time on the water, she started photographing the local lobstermen as well as the wildlife on the Seacoast. Most recently she has been incorporating recycled materials to make whimsical sculptures of lobstermen.
Betsy says she feel fortunate to live in an area where there are so many opportunities to take advantage of the outdoors and do what our moms always encouraged us to do; “Go outside and play!”
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 and more! These workdays are open to anyone who would like to learn about trail maintenance and invasive mitigation - no experience necessary! The following workdays are from 9-11:00 AM. For more details or to sign up email Deputy Director Dot Avery dot@kitterylandtrust.org
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.
Thursday, September 21st- Seapoint Beach
Saturday, October 7th- Rustlewood Farm
Saturday, November 4th- Norton Preserve
Saturday, December 2nd- 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 and more! These workdays are open to anyone who would like to learn about trail maintenance and invasive mitigation - no experience necessary! The following workdays are from 9-11:00 AM. For more details or to sign up email Deputy Director Dot Avery dot@kitterylandtrust.org
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.
Thursday, September 21st- Seapoint Beach
Saturday, October 7th- Rustlewood Farm
Saturday, November 4th- Norton Preserve
Saturday, December 2nd- Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve