Jul
20
9:00 AM09:00
Waterford World's Fair
Visit GLLT at the Waterford World’s Fair! We will have an informational table, an activity and merch set up!
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Jul
24
4:00 PM16:00
Conservation on Tap
Join GLLT, Loon Echo Land Trust, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust for Conservation on Tap at Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg!
Aug
1
4:00 PM16:00
Aug
3
9:00 AM09:00
Kezar River Forest Grand Opening!
We're celebrating the grand opening of the Kezar River Forest Property! Join us for light refreshments and a walking tour of part of the property. Please meet at Hobbs Library and we'll convoy to our destination. Registration required.
Aug
3
11:30 AM11:30
Aug
6
7:00 PM19:00
Cuckoos of Maine
Discover the secretive cuckoos of Maine’s forests. Learn how to spot the Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, recognize their calls, and understand their role in nature. Registration preferred.
Aug
8
1:00 PM13:00
The Snowy Owl
GLLT Docent, Bonny Boatman, will give a presentation on the Snowy Owl at the Charlotte Hobbs Library. Registration preferred.
Aug
8
4:00 PM16:00
Aug
9
9:00 AM09:00
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Fern Walk
Join GLLT volunteers, Joan and Pam for an informative guided walk through Maine’s woodlands as we explore the fascinating world of native ferns. Learn to identify a variety of species and understand their habitats.
Registration required.
Aug
12
9:30 AM09:30
Mushroom Walk
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, your email, and Facebook for updates.
Registration Required.
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00
Monarch 101
Learn all about this remarkable endangered species with a lecture at the Hobbs Library followed by a monarch tagging demonstration (weather and monarch-permitting). Registration Required.
Aug
15
1:00 PM13:00
Cuckoos of Maine
Discover the secretive cuckoos of Maine’s forests. Learn how to spot the Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, recognize their calls, and understand their role in nature. Registration preferred.
Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00
Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks is a FREE program meant for children 6 or under with a caregiver. Each week will be themed and include a story time, a brief trail walk, and an activity.
Aug
20
6:30 PM18:30
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: Past, Present, Future
Learn more about the story of Katahdin Woods and Waters, and how you can enjoy the national monument and its new Tekαkαpimək Visitor Contact Station.
Aug
27
7:00 PM19:00
Loons of the Kezar Lake Watershed
Join us for an inside look at the ongoing loon population study led by Lee Attix and KLWA. Over the past seven years, we've gathered valuable insights into the lives of these iconic birds—how they're nesting, feeding, and raising their young across the watershed. Discover the patterns we've uncovered, the surprises nature has offered, and the enduring mysteries that still inspire our work.
Led by loon expert, Lee Attix. Registration Required. Held at Hobbs Library.
Sep
2
10:00 AM10:00
Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks is a FREE program meant for children 6 or under with a caregiver. Each week will be themed and include a story time, a brief trail walk, and an activity.
Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00
Women in Earth Science
Join the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum on this informative program on Women in Earth Sciences. This program celebrates and empowers women in the Earth Science field, highlighting their contributions to geology, meteorology, oceanography, environmental science, and related disciplines. Held at Hobbs Library.
Sep
10
6:30 PM18:30
The Ecology of the North Woods: A Closer Look at Autumn
In this slide/lecture program, we will take an ecological look at Autumn in the North Woods.
Sep
12
4:00 PM16:00
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join GLLT for our 40th Anniversary Event at Saco River Brewing!
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00
Sep
13
1:00 PM13:00
Dog Days of Summer
Join GLLT and Hobbs Library to celebrate the end of summer with our furry friends. Meet at Kezar River Reserve for a brief hike followed by activities for the pups at Hobbs Library.
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00
Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks is a FREE program meant for children 6 or under with a caregiver. Each week will be themed and include a story time, a brief trail walk, and an activity.
Jul
19
9:30 AM09:30
Lovell Old Home Days
GLLT will have an informational table, merch, and an activity set up outside the GLLT office at 218 Main Street.
Jul
19
9:00 AM09:00
Waterford World's Fair
Visit GLLT at the Waterford World’s Fair! We will have an informational table, an activity and merch set up!
Jul
18
9:00 AM09:00
Waterford World's Fair
Visit GLLT at the Waterford World’s Fair! We will have an informational table, an activity and merch set up!
Jul
16
9:30 AM09:30
Weekly Nature Walk
This week, we are going to meet at Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve, parking lot #4.
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00
Forest Management Q & A
This event is a chance to talk with a forestland owner about their experience with forest management, and to chat with the forester who is responsible for managing their forest. GLLT staff will also share how they are utilizing forest management to build more diverse, resilient forests on GLLT conservation lands. We will be walking through the woods off-trail on rough terrain.
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00
Geology of Maine
Learn about the Geology of Maine with this presentation by the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. Presentation will be held in the Community Room of Hobbs Library.
Jul
11
9:00 AM09:00
Jul
9
9:30 AM09:30
Jul
8
4:30 PM16:30
Underplanting for Resilience
This spring, GLLT planted 250 Red Spruce seedlings in response to the growing threat of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, which is expected to significantly impact our Eastern Hemlock forests in the coming years. Join Executive Director Erika Rowland on a guided hike to visit the recent plantings and learn about the vital role of Red Spruce in building a climate-resilient forest.
This easy, 1.5-mile hike follows relatively flat terrain and offers a chance to see restoration in action. Program is free but registration is requested.
Jul
2
9:30 AM09:30
Weekly Nature Walk
This week, we are going to the Leita Monroe Lucas preserve at the border of Chatham and Conway. We’ll meet at 9:30 at the dam on Upper Kimball pond, which is on Greenhill Road at little Chatham Rd.
Jul
1
10:00 AM10:00
Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks is a FREE program meant for children 6 or under with a caregiver. Each week will be themed and include a story time, a brief trail walk, and an activity.
Jun
28
12:00 PM12:00
Jun
20
3:00 PM15:00
Paddling Keewaydin Lake
Paddle the Keewaydin Lake with GLLT staff. Registration required.
Jun
17
10:00 AM10:00
Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks is a FREE program meant for children 6 or under with a caregiver. Each week will be themed and include a story time, a brief trail walk, and an activity.
Jun
14
1:00 PM13:00
All About INaturalist- PART 2
In this two-part series, dive into the world of the iNaturalist app! Part one will feature a presentation at the library, where you'll learn how to use iNaturalist, explore its features, and understand its value for scientific research.
In part two, put your new skills to the test by joining a BioBlitz, where we’ll work together to record as many species as possible in this exciting citizen science event. BioBlitz will take place around Dan Charles Pond.
Feel free to sign up for one or both parts of the series! Registration is required.
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00
All About INaturalist- PART 1
In this two-part series, dive into the world of the iNaturalist app! Part one will feature a presentation at the library, where you'll learn how to use iNaturalist, explore its features, and understand its value for scientific research.
In part two, put your new skills to the test by joining a BioBlitz, where we’ll work together to record as many species as possible in this exciting citizen science event. BioBlitz will take place around Dan Charles Pond.
Feel free to sign up for one or both parts of the series! Registration is required.
Jun
13
1:00 PM13:00
Homeschool Outing - Afternoon Session
Join GLLT for monthly, themed outings geared specifically towards homeschoolers of all ages.
Theme for June: Seeds & Flowers
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00
Homeschool Outing- Morning Session
Join GLLT for monthly, themed outings geared specifically towards homeschoolers of all ages.
Theme for June: Seeds & Flowers
Jun
12
6:30 PM18:30
Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England
Learn all about the Eastern Coyote and its relationship to the wolf in this inspiring program. Held at Hobbs Library. Registration Required.
Jun
7
2:00 PM14:00
Outreach Day
Join local organizations as they come together to highlight their missions, offer engaging activities, and showcase exciting summer summer volunteer opportunities and events.
Jun
7
9:00 AM09:00
Trail Maintenance 101 Workshop - National Trails Day
Join Loon Echo Land Trust and Greater Lovell Land Trust for an introduction to maintaining trails. We'll cover tool safety, clipping, drainage, social trails, and water bars. We'll also go over trail standards and the best way to get involved with trail work locally.
Jun
4
9:30 AM09:30
Jun
2
10:00 AM10:00
May
30
2:00 PM14:00
May
30
7:00 AM07:00
Feathered Friends Fridays
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. Location will be sent to registered participants 24 hours before the program. Registration Required.
May
28
9:30 AM09:30
May
23
7:00 AM07:00
May
21
9:30 AM09:30
May
16
10:00 AM10:00
Homeschool Outing- Morning Session
Join GLLT for monthly, themed outings geared specifically towards homeschoolers of all ages.
Theme for May: Weather
May
16
7:00 AM07:00
Feathered Friends Fridays
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. Location will be sent to registered participants 24 hours before the program. Registration Required.