Join FLT for a guided walk at Hardy Road Conservation Area (66 Hardy Road, Falmouth). It’s a great chance to get some fresh air after Thanksgiving! Trails may have roots, rocks, and bog bridges - bring walking poles if you would like. All walks are free and open to all. Click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Pine Grove Preserve! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun! Parking is available in a small lot at 34 Foreside Road, Falmouth (just north of Pine Grove School). Parking is also available across the street from the trailhead.

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Falmouth Nature Preserve. Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in the unpaved lot at 178 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun!

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

We are excited to partner with the Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute on a fall bird walk at River Point Conservation Area! Join us on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:30am. Parking is available in the Hannaford parking lot at 63 Gray Road, Falmouth. We'll meet near the bridge over the railroad tracks by the big flagpole. The rain date for this event is Friday, October 24th.

This is a great time of year to go birding as many birds are migrating south towards warmer climates. A BRI staff member will explain the migratory bird research they do at River Point and walk participants through the bird banding and tracking process. 

Please click the button below to register for this event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Susan Gilpin for a guided walk at River Point Conservation Area. Come walk along the Presumpscot River and learn about Wabanaki history in the area. Parking is available in the Falmouth Hannaford parking lot at 65 Gray Road. The group will meet on the bridge near the big flagpole. All walks are free and open to all. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day at FLT’s new River’s Edge Preserve! Tasks will include re-digging the stone dust trail to attempt to install a less steep path; cutting back the invasive bittersweet vine; and planting native seeds. Please plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. All tools will be provided.

There are two designated parking spots at the end of Eagle's Lane in Falmouth, in addition to street parking. Please avoid blocking the emergency vehicle turn-around and residential driveways. 

Please click the link below to register by 1pm the Friday before the event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

FLT is excited to partner with Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust on a new event this fall: Trail Fest! Join us on Sunday, September 28th from 3-7pm at Wander at LongWoods in Cumberland for an afternoon of delicious food (pizza, salad, dessert), live music, lawn games, kids' activities, and more. This collaborative event will be a fun way to celebrate and support Falmouth and Cumberland trails.

Adult tickets are $50 each, kid's tickets (ages 5 and up) are $5 each, and kids under 5 can attend for free. Support the trails even more by joining the Host Committee! This $300 option includes four tickets and an invitation to a pre-event celebration at Wander. We don't want price to be a barrier to attendance, so please email us at info@falmouthlandtrust.org to request a reduced price community ticket.

Many thanks to our growing list of event sponsors: American Building Group, Androscoggin Bank, CK Architecture and Interiors, CPRC, Cycle Mania, East Coast Yacht, Gideon Asen, Gorham Bike & Ski, Hightower Simmons Investment Advisors, Kennebec Savings Bank, Luke's Lobster, Natural Partners, Orthopedic Associates, Portside Realty, Runaways Run Club, Sevee & Maher Engineers, Sotheby's, Sustainable Athlete, Tricia Toms Studio, Vacationland Distributors, Waypoint Brokers Collective, and Zinn Wealth Management.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Susan Gilpin for a guided walk at Underwood Springs Forest (11 US Route 1, Cumberland Foreside). Meet in the first Friends School parking lot on the right. All walks are free and open to all. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day! Location is still to be determined and will be updated as soon as possible. Please plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. All tools will be provided.

Upcoming volunteer work days: October 11th. Work days will begin at 9:30 am, and project locations will vary each month.

Please click the link below to register by 1pm the Friday before the event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, SEPT 7TH!!

FLT, Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust, and the Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber of Commerce are excited to bring The Maine Outdoor Film Festival back to Tidewater Farm for a third year! The film program features various outdoor and conservation-themed films and lasts about 2 hours, including a 10-minute intermission. More information about each film can be found here.

Bring your own chair or picnic blanket, and come enjoy some films under the stars! We’ll have popcorn and soft drinks available. A suggested donation of $10-$15 directly supports FLT and CCLT programming and stewardship efforts.

Rain date is Sunday, September 7th.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Tidewater Farm! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in a small lot and along the entrance road at 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun!

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, August 8th: Tidewater Farm Preserve, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, distance TBD
Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, August 1st: Falmouth Nature Preserve, 178 Foreside Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, August 8th: Tidewater Farm Preserve, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, distance TBD
Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

Join FLT and the Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter for a guided hike at Blackstrap Hill Preserve! The group will hike a ~4 mile loop that includes the Blackstrap summit. Along the way we’ll learn about the history of the property, some of the flora and fauna, and ongoing trail improvement efforts. Hikers should plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. Parking is available in a small unpaved lot at 369 Blackstrap Road, Falmouth.

Please register by clicking the button below. This ensures that you will receive additional event details and updates. Attendance is limited to 12 hikers.

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, July 25th: Falmouth Community Park, 19 Winn Rd. 1 mile loop
Friday, August 1st: Falmouth Nature Preserve, 178 Foreside Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, August 8th: Tidewater Farm Preserve, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, distance TBD
Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Hardy Road Conservation Area! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in a small lot at 66 Hardy Road, Falmouth and along the side of this quiet dead-end road. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun!

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Susan Gilpin for a guided walk at Tidewater Farm (200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth). Explore the Cooperative Extension gardens before walking down to the mouth of the Presumpscot River. All walks are free and open to all. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, July 18th: River Point Conservation Area, 63 Gray Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, July 25th: Falmouth Community Park, 19 Winn Rd. 1 mile loop
Friday, August 1st: Falmouth Nature Preserve, 178 Foreside Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, August 8th: Tidewater Farm Preserve, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, distance TBD
Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

FLT is excited to partner with North Spore, a Portland-based mushroom production company, on a guided mushroom ID walk at Underwood Springs Forest. Participants will walk the trails and learn how to identify some common mushroom species. We recommend that participants wear boots and long pants and consider bringing a basket, knife, and magnifying glass.

Parking is available in the first Friends School parking lot on the right when you enter (11 US-1, Cumberland Foreside).

This event is limited to 20 participants, and tickets are $30. Click the button below to register!

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day at Underwood Springs Forest! We will help the Maine Conservation Corps trail crew complete trail work such as building turnpikes (raised gravel pathways). We will meet at the trailhead in the Friends School of Portland parking lot (11 US-1, Cumberland Foreside). Please plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. All tools will be provided.

Upcoming volunteer work days: August 9th, September 13th, and October 11th. Work days will begin at 9:30 am, and project locations will vary each month.

Please click the link below to register by 1pm the Friday before the event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

FLT is partnering with Falmouth Memorial Library on a series of Friday morning walks throughout the summer! We will explore a different trail, with varying levels of difficulty, each week. Come for one, or come for all! Click the button below to register through the library’s website. This is not required but ensures that you’re added to the list to receive event details and updates.

Friday, July 11th: Underwood Springs Forest Preserve, 11 US-1, Cumberland Foreside, ~1 mile
Friday, July 18th: River Point Conservation Area, 63 Gray Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, July 25th: Falmouth Community Park, 19 Winn Rd. 1 mile loop
Friday, August 1st: Falmouth Nature Preserve, 178 Foreside Rd, distance TBD 
Friday, August 8th: Tidewater Farm Preserve, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, distance TBD
Friday, August 15th: Blackstrap Hill Preserve, 369 Blackstrap Road, distance TBD 

Join FLT board member Clifford Gilpin for a guided walk at Falmouth Community Park (19 Winn Road, Falmouth) as part of Community Fest on Saturday, June 28th! The group will meet at 9:30am near the picnic tables and trailhead kiosk in the field by the last parking lot. The walk will wind through the Community Park meadows and down onto the trail along the river. Be sure to check out the rest of Community Fest activities after the walk!

Registration is not required for this event.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Falmouth Community Park! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun!

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Susan Gilpin for a guided walk at Woods Road Community Forest (34 Woods Road, Falmouth). Explore Falmouth’s oldest forest with 100-year-old trees, beautiful wild flowers, and an accessible path. All walks are free and open to all. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day! Location is still to be determined and will be updated as soon as possible. Please plan to wear sturdy shoes and bring layers, water, and snacks as needed. All tools will be provided.

Upcoming volunteer work days: July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, and October 11th. Work days will begin at 9:30 am, and project locations will vary each month.

Please click the link below to register by 1pm the Friday before the event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

POSTPONED to Sunday, June 8th! Join FLT on National Trails Day for a guided hike at Blackstrap Hill Preserve! We’ll celebrate reaching the halfway mark in the Trail Legacy Campaign (which aims to raise $250,000 for trail improvements) before embarking on a hike through the Preserve. Attendees can expect a 1.5 mile hike on the Preserve’s white trail and will have the chance to explore recent upgrades and learn about upcoming trail resilience projects aimed at protecting and enhancing this beloved trail system. The rain date for this event is Sunday, June 8th at 9am.

Parking is available in the lot at 369 Blackstrap Road, Falmouth. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

We are excited to partner with the Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute on a spring bird walk at River Point Conservation Area! Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 7am. Parking is available in the Hannaford parking lot at 63 Gray Road, Falmouth. We'll meet near the bridge over the railroad tracks by the big flagpole. The rain date for this event is Friday, May 23rd.

This is a great time of year to go birding as many birds are returning to the area from warmer climates. A BRI staff member will explain the migratory bird research they do at River Point and walk participants through the bird banding and tracking process. 

Please click the button below to register for this event. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.

Yellow warbler photo by FHS student Ian Doherty

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Hadlock Community Forest! Parking information coming soon. Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Bring water, snacks, and layers as needed, and be ready to have some fun!

This event is for families with children ages 2-5, but other ages and siblings are certainly welcome. Children must attend with a parent or guardian.

Please register in advance by clicking the link below or calling 207-200-5488. This helps us ensure we bring enough materials for all participants!

More information about Forest Playgroup can be found on Facebook. There is also a group specifically for the Greater Portland chapter that includes information about other weekly adventures.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Susan Gilpin for a guided walk at Community Park (19 Winn Road, Falmouth). Meet in the last parking lot near the soccer fields. Spring wildflowers should be in bloom! All walks are free and open to all. Please click the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register. This ensures that you will be added to our registration list and receive additional event details and updates.