Join GLLT docents, Pam Marshall and Dawn Wood as they lead you on a walk to find spring ephemeral wildflowers.
Each week we'll visit a different location as we listen for and spot returning warblers and other feathered friends. Join us for one or all of the morning "walks". We never go far.
Join this program to learn what nobody else knows about the reptiles and amphibians of Maine with PhD candidate and wildlife biologist Greg LeClair."
Each week we'll visit a different location as we listen for and spot returning warblers and other feathered friends. Join us for one or all of the morning "walks". We never go far.
Learn about what a BioBlitz is and using INaturalist, see how many different species we can record in this citizen science program! Then, throughout the month of June, go out on your own and record as many species as possible on GLLT properties! Location TBD. Registration Required.
Oxford County Master Gardener will lead a presentation on Gardening for Pollinators at the Hobbs Library.
Did you know there are a dozen common ferns in Maine and that GLLT’s properties are home to most of them? Join docents Dawn, Joan, and Pam as they introduce you to the different ferns and teach you how to identify them.
Join local geologist, Brian Hammond and Stewardship Director, Rhyan Paquereau, on a hike up Patterson Hill. Brian will discuss glacial features, the origin of the local granite, and more! Registration Required
Participants will observe the beautiful landscape and gather natural elements to create captivating blue and white cyanotype prints using sunlight. Collaborate with nature to produce standalone prints or incorporate them into collages. This year, participants can also create unique designs on blank tote bags treated with cyanotype fluid, which they can take home as keepsakes.
No experience is necessary—join us to learn this skill and create stunning artwork that captures the essence of the natural world around you.
This event is co-sponsored by the Greater Lovell Land Trust and Hewnoaks Artist Residency, and will be led by artist and Hewnoaks residency manager, Brian Smith.
Join GLLT docent Joe Scott to view the courtship activity of Common Nighthawks, and the singing of Whip Poor-wills. It's a real spectacle. We’ll also spot other species that cannot be found on the forest trails or riparian areas: Prairie Warblers, Eastern Towhees, and Field Sparrows. Location: Eastern Slope Airport. Registration Required.
Discover the beauty of the forest at night! Bring your flashlights and hike to the light of the full moon. Location TBD.
Join GLLT staff while we take a leisurely paddle on Charles Pond. BYO kayak/canoe.
Registration to open soon.
Join us for our 2nd annual Pollinator Garden Festival!
More details to come!
Moira Yip will talk about her family's motivations and the process of working with the GLLT to place their land under a conservation easement. She will illustrate her talk with photos taken on her land.
Join the landowner for a hike on the Mill Brook Pond Conservation Easement property. This is private land, now protected in perpetuity.
Registration to open soon.
Join docents Pam and Joan as they teach you how to identify the most common evergreen and deciduous trees found in this part of Maine.
Also known as worm composting, vermicomposting is a fun way to get nutrient-rich soil. Learn how to create a simple, inexpensive worm composting bin, how to care for your worms and maintain the bin, and how to harvest and use the compost.
Registration to open soon.
An overview of techniques and gear, limits and laws, traditions and technology. Led by Registered Maine Guide Brent Legere.
Join GLLT for a Summer Scavenger Hunt at Kezar River Reserve. This is a great program for families to come and explore the trails in the summer.
Registration to open soon.
This walk, led by docent Moira Yip, explores the beauty of mushrooms, and their role in our ecosystem. It does not teach you how to identify edible mushrooms. Because the weather affects how abundant mushrooms are, this date is subject to change, so please check the website, you email, and Facebook for updates.
Ever wondered what an owl eats for dinner? Well find out by dissecting your own owl pellet! Pick apart We’ll provide all the materials! Takes place at Hobbs Library.
Registration to open soon.
GLLT Docent, Bonny Boatman, will give a presentation on the Snowy Owl at the Charlotte Hobbs Library.
Stay tuned for more info.
What creature burrows along the bank of the lake and has two fused toes??
Come hear Bonny's informative and amusing talk regarding the wonders of the Belted Kingfisher. It will be TOE-tally awesome!
GLLT Docent, Bonny Boatman, will give a presentation on the Snowy Owl at the Charlotte Hobbs Library.
Stay tuned for more info.
Learn all about this remarkable endangered species with a lecture at the Hobbs Library followed by a monarch tagging demonstration at the GLLT pollinator garden.
Registration to open soon.
Each week we'll visit a different location as we listen for and spot returning warblers and other feathered friends. Join us for one or all of the morning "walks". We never go far.
Each week we'll visit a different location as we listen for and spot returning warblers and other feathered friends. Join us for one or all of the morning "walks". We never go far.
In this virtual presentation, GLLT Docent, Peter Ross, will address which birds overwinter in Maine and which migrate. He will discuss where the birds go and how they get to their wintering grounds in the Fall and back to us in the Spring. He will also go over how to find and identify them as they return.
Join Greater Lovell Land Trust & Lovell Rec for the Salamander Sashay 5K Trail Run/Walk!
The run/walk will start from the parking area near Dan Charles Pond on the Old Waterford Road at 9:00 am on May 4, 2024. The run/walk 5K route circles Dan Charles Pond on a combination of ATV trails and gravel town roads.
Each week we'll visit a different location as we listen for and spot returning warblers and other feathered friends. Join us for one or all of the morning "walks". We never go far.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Library and GLLT by creating a bug hotel! Children of all ages are welcome to attend! Adding a bug hotel to your garden makes for a fun and creative way to encourage biodiversity. Weather permitting. Event will be held in the library's gazebo. No registration required.
Join GLLT for a morning dedicated to helping Planet Earth! We’ll pick up trash in Lovell Village and prep the pollinator garden for planting! Please meet at the GLLT office (208 Main St. Lovell). Registration Required.
Get your aquatic eyes on for this vernal pool exploration co-sponsored by GLLT and Lovell Rec.
GLLT will lead you to a vernal pool that teems with aquatic life in various life cycle forms. Prepare to be awed.
View the Solar Eclipse from the Lovell Rec Fields!
Join Greater Lovell Land Trust and Lovell Rec for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kezar River Reserve. Please park across the street from the reserve and walk in.
Enjoy a night hike under the light of the full moon! Hike will be about 1.5-2 miles long at Segur East. Bring a flashlight/headlamp. Registration Required.
Registration is now full! To be added to the waitlist, email lizzy.echard@gllt.org
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary
Join GLLT's Executive Director, Rhyan Paquereau, as he leads you on an expedition to hear some owls! Please meet at Segur West Wildlife Refuge. Bring a flashlight and be prepared to walk in the dark! Registration Required.
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary.
Enjoy this amazing photographic look at the insects of Lovell with GLLT docent Moira Yip.
This class will introduce you to the process of maple sugaring. We will go over a brief history of maple sugaring, equipment needed, tap a tree, and demonstrate how to process the sap in your own backyard. Come prepared for the weather! There will be walking so sturdy walking shoes/boots are recommended. This class is family and child friendly, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration Required. Program will take place at the outside the GLLT office unless otherwise noted.
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary
Learn to identify mammal prints with a guided walk through the snow-covered forest.
Please Note: this is a SLOW-MOVING walk through the snow. Please dress appropriately. This event is completely weather-dependent. If the weather does not look good for tracking, the program will be cancelled. Participants will be emailed with 24-hour notice of the location of the program or of the event of cancellation.
Registration Required.
Join us to Follow the Loons that summer in Lovell as we try to locate them along the Maine Coast. This is an all day field trip.
Join Lovell Rec, New Suncook PTA, and GLLT for Winter Carnival!
There will be games, hot chocolate & cookies, sledding, a snowshoe scavenger hunt, pine cone bird feeders, a nature table, and more!
No registration required.
Event will take place at New Suncook Elementary School
Learn to identify mammal prints with a guided walk through the snow-covered forest.
Please Note: this is a SLOW-MOVING walk through the snow. Please dress appropriately. This event is completely weather-dependent. If the weather does not look good for tracking, the program will be cancelled. Participants will be emailed with 24-hour notice of the location of the program or of the event of cancellation.
Registration Required.
Join GLLT on a Family Winter Scavenger Hunt through the woods! Program will take place at Kezar River Reserve. Dress for the snow/cold. Participants will be emailed with a 24-hour notice if inclement weather causes us to cancel.
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary
Join GLLT at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to participate in Project FeederWatch! This winter citizen science program allows people of all ages to observe and learn about their backyard birds. In the comfort of the library, participants can use binoculars and field guides to identify and record the birds that visit the feeders. No registration required. This will be a drop in program. No prior bird watching experience necessary
Learn to identify mammal prints with a guided walk through the snow-covered forest.
Please Note: this is a SLOW-MOVING walk through the snow. Please dress appropriately. This event is completely weather-dependent. If the weather does not look good for tracking, the program will be cancelled. Participants will be emailed with 24-hour notice of the location of the program or of the event of cancellation.
Registration Required.
Learn how to read stories the mammals leave behind in the snow with Maine Master Naturalists Dawn Wood and Joan Lundin.
Learn to identify mammal prints with a guided walk through the snow-covered forest. Please note: this is a SLOW-MOVING walk through the snow. Please dress appropriately. This event is completely weather-dependent. If the weather does not look good for tracking, the program will be cancelled. Participants will be emailed with 24-hour notice of location and of program or of the event of cancellation.
Winter Astronomy Program at the Hobbs Library.
