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. 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 a Maine Master Naturalist for a guided walk at Suckfish Brook Conservation Area (4 Upland Way, Falmouth). Parking is available in the small unpaved lot near the kiosk. All walks are free and open to all. Click the button 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 River Point Conservation Area! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in the Falmouth Hannaford parking lot at 63 Gray Road (meet by the bridge near the big flagpole). 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 adventures.

Join a Maine Master Naturalist for a guided walk at River Point Conservation Area (63 Gray Road, Falmouth). Park in the Hannaford parking lot, and meet by the bridge near the big flagpole. All walks are free and open to all. Click the button 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 guided walk at McCrann Preserve (309 Falmouth 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 Underwood Springs Forest! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in the first Friends School parking lot on the right at 11 US-1, Cumberland Foreside. 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 adventures.

FLT is teaming up with the Falmouth Open Studio Tour to lead guided walks and showcase artwork by local artists and students! Reproductions of pieces done by local artists are currently on display on the orange trail at Falmouth Nature Preserve. Stop by and see why the Falmouth woods and trails offer inspiration to these artists!

FLT will also be leading guided walks as part of the Falmouth Open Studio Tour on Saturday, November 16th. We'll walk the trails at Underwood Springs Forest and highlight the plein air artwork completed on the trails by Friends School students during art classes with local artist, Deena Ball. Walks will be offered at 11:45 am and 2:45 pm.

Visit the Falmouth Open Studio Tour Facebook page for more information about all participating studios. No registration is required for these walks!

The trails in Falmouth depend on our wonderful volunteers. To grow our capacity, FLT is hosting a two-day skills clinic with Erin Amadon from Town 4 Trails for those interested in helping us design and maintain climate resilient trails. Participants are highly encouraged to attend both sessions. Click the button below to register.

Day 1: Saturday, November 16th from 8:30am - 3:00pm

The day will start at the FLT office at 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth. The morning will be inside, and the afternoon will be out in the field at North Falmouth Community Forest.

Day 2: Saturday, December 7th from 8:30am - 3:00pm

The second day will be spent in the field working on a group-identified trail project, likely at North Falmouth Community Forest. Weather limitations notwithstanding, of course!

Participants who complete both full days will receive a FLT T-shirt!

What to Bring: We suggest close-toed water-resistant footwear, thick gloves, two water bottles, lunch, a blaze orange vest or hat, and layers for outdoor weather.

Terrain and Site Challenges:  Please expect roots, some steep slopes, muddy sections, loose stones, and some overgrown areas.

Please email info@FalmouthLandTrust.org with any questions!

FLT is excited to partner with North Spore, a Portland-based mushroom production company, on a guided mushroom ID walk at Town 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 for this walk is available along the road at 155 Winn Road, Falmouth and at Winfield Children’s House at 161 Field Road, Falmouth.

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

FLT is teaming up with the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT) for a guided hike through PRLT’s Lowell Preserve and onto the connecting Cross Falmouth Trail! GPNEMBA will also lead a guided mountain bike ride as well.

We'll meet at PRLT’s Lowell Preserve in Windham at 9am to kick off the event. Choose between a guided hike and a guided mountain bike ride for your morning adventure. The hiking group will go all the way to the parking lot of Hadlock Community Forest for a 7 mile adventure.  A shuttle will then take hikers back to the start so everyone can do a fun point-to-point hike. GPNEMBA will lead a medium-paced no-drop 7-8 mile ride, as well as a faster-paced (but no-drop) ride of 12-14 miles out to Hadlock Community Forest and back. 

Funds from this event will support FLT and PRLT’s stewardship efforts. We hope you'll join us and support these great trails!

Please click the button below to register. We will share additional event information such as parking and what to bring a few days before the event. Our rain date is Sunday, October 20th.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure at Community Park! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Parking is available in the last lot at 19 Winn Road. Bring water and snacks 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 adventures.

Join a Maine Master Naturalist for a guided walk along the Presumpscot River and learn about Wabanaki history in the area. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Overset Road in Portland. 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! Volunteers will meet with FLT staff to learn how to do everything from building bridges and cutting back branches to improving drainage and removing invasive species. No experience necessary, and tools will be provided!

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.

Join FLT and Cultivating Community on Sunday, October 6th from 3-7pm for Barn Fest! This celebration of the growing season at Hurricane Valley Farm will feature food trucks, live music, kids’ crafts from a mobile art bus, goats, a bonfire, and more family-friendly fun. Event attendance is free, so plan to bring the whole family! Please click the link below to register - this helps us plan for how many people might attend the event.

FLT is partnering with Cultivating Community to host a barn clean up event on Saturday, October 5th from 10am-1pm at Hurricane Valley Farm. Help us spruce up the farm before our big Barn Fest fundraiser the next day! Come for the whole 3 hours or stop by when you can. We'll have work gloves and water available. Parking is available next to the barn at 459 Gray Road.

Please click the button below to register. This allows us to send event updates and additional details.

Join the Falmouth Land Trust for a barn open house at Hurricane Valley Farm! There will be opening remarks and a barn tour to get a first-hand look at all of the upgrades and improvements. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. No registration is required for this event!

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. Bring water and snacks as needed, and be ready to have some fun! Parking is available in a small pull off at 66 Hardy Road and along the side of the road.

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 adventures.

FLT is partnering with Cultivating Community to host a barn clean up event on Tuesday, September 17th from 3:30-6:30pm at Hurricane Valley Farm. Help us spruce up the farm before our big Barn Fest fundraiser in October! Come for the whole 3 hours or stop by when you can. We'll have work gloves and water available. Parking is available next to the barn at 459 Gray Road.

Please click the button below to register. This allows us to send event updates and additional details.

Immerse yourself in nature through Forest Bathing, a growing global wellness movement that encourages you to enjoy nature at a slower pace and alleviate the stressors of everyday life. Forest Bathing walks are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time, your guide Kelsey, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down, open their senses, and connect to nature. Kelsey is a nature-based artist and certified Forest Therapy Guide who offers meaningful workshops in nature through her business, Gently Flourish.

Attendees should bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and insect repellent. Lightweight, portable stools will be provided. Walks will continue in drizzling rain, as this can enhance our sensory experience. Parking for Morrill-Stillings Bird Sanctuary is available in a small grassy lot at 18 Babbidge Road in Falmouth.

This event is limited to 15 participants, and tickets are $20. Please click the the link below or call 207-200-5488 to register.

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day! We'll meet at the McCrann Preserve trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and help re-route a trail to a newly-built bridge. No experience necessary, and tools will be provided!

Upcoming volunteer work days: October 12th. 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.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Bring water and snacks 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 adventures.

FLT and the Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber of Commerce are excited to bring The Maine Outdoor Film Festival back to Tidewater Farm for a second year! The film program features various outdoor and conservation-themed films and lasts about 2 hours, including a 10-minute intermission. Bring your own chair or picnic blanket, and come enjoy some films under the stars!

A suggested donation of $10-$15 directly supports FLT programming and stewardship efforts. More information coming soon!

Join FLT for a fun volunteer work day! We'll meet at the McCrann Preserve trailhead at 309 Falmouth Road and help re-route a trail to a newly-built bridge. No experience necessary, and tools will be provided!

Upcoming volunteer work days: September 14th, and October 12th. 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.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure! We'll read a story about animals and do an animal signs scavenger hunt along our walk. Our loop will be about 1/2 mile or so with the option to add on to make it longer. Plan to bring water, bug repellent, and snacks as needed.

Please note that there will be a local photographer present to take photos for the land trust to use in outreach materials.  he will ask folks to fill out photo release forms. It is not at all mandatory to complete these forms or be in any photos! 

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 adventures.

Join a Maine Master Naturalist 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! We'll meet at the McCrann Preserve trailhead at 52 Woodville Road and work on staging materials for a new bridge. Please note that this trailhead is located behind the high school near the athletics fields on the Falmouth Public Schools campus. No experience necessary, and tools will be provided!

Upcoming volunteer work days: August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th. 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.

Join FLT and Greater Portland Forest Playgroup for an outdoor adventure! Come explore the trails and do a fun nature activity. Bring water and snacks 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 adventures.

FLT is excited to partner with North Spore, a Portland-based mushroom production company, on a guided mushroom ID walk at Underwood Springs Forest (11 US-1, Cumberland Foreside). 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 of Portland lot on the right. The trailhead is in the far corner of that first parking lot.

This event is limited to 20 participants. Click the button below to register!

Join a Maine Master Naturalist 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.