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BioBlitz | Hackett and Minot Trails
April 18 6:00 am – April 24 6:00 pm
Hackett Trail
Hackett and Minot Trails
Littlefield Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079

Head out to the Hackett and Minot Trails anytime the week of April 18th-24th for a fun solo or family adventure. HHLT is running a multi-year citizen science project to record a biological inventory of our preserves (i.e., observations of life) and we need YOUR HELP. For one week, each month, help us by heading… Read more

Coastal Resiliency in Casco Bay: Long Marsh Restoration
Wednesday, April 22
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Living and Learning Center at Schiller Coastal Studies Center
240 Bayview Rd, Orr's Island

Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Marsh Restoration Program Manager Tatia Bauer for a Salt Marsh Restoration Presentation and Q&A highlighting an exciting, multi-year restoration effort at Long Marsh. This project focuses on restoring natural tidal flow across degraded marsh areas impacted by historic agricultural ditching and altered hydrology. By improving drainage patterns and reconnecting tidal… Read more

Guided Nature Walk: Vernal Pools
Saturday, April 25
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hackett Trail
929 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell (park at the Harpswell Historical Society)

This event is now at capacity. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, please email Lauren Dumont at lauren@hhltmaine.org or call at 207-721-1121. Dr. Gregory LeClair will lead us on a guided nature walk at Hackett Trail to learn more about vernal pools. We will be visiting a vernal pool, where we… Read more

Spring Birding Extravaganza: Birding Tour with Nat Wheelwright
Saturday, May 9
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Otter Brook Preserve
429 Harpswell Neck Road

Visit Otter Brook Preserve to listen for and spot spring migrants. Spring is a wonderful time for birding as the migrants return and males begin to sing in earnest, defending their territories and attracting mates. We’ll see how many birds we can identify using our eyes and ears. With practice, it is easy to learn… Read more

Spring Birding Extravaganza: Intro to Birding with Mike Birmingham
Saturday, May 23
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Curtis Farm Preserve
1554 Harpswell Neck Road

What’s all the fuss about birding? Well come and discover the thrill of birding for yourself on this walk designed for curious beginners. We’ll explore how to spot birds and discover simple techniques for using binoculars, identifying common species, and tuning your ears to the sounds of the forest and shoreline. Whether you’re brand new… Read more

Lunch & Learn: Vernal pool conservation strategies for towns & landowners
Wednesday, June 17
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Zoom

Vernal pools may be small, but protecting them requires big-picture thinking. Join this engaging virtual Lunch & Learn to discover practical, science-based strategies for conserving these critical habitats while balancing development and land use goals. A local voluntary tool for pool conservation that has a role for developers, land trusts, and land owners in your… Read more

Harpswell History: A Look at Some Old Orr’s Island Postcards with John Goff
Wednesday, July 8
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Save the date for ‘A Look at Some Old Orr’s Island Postcards’ by John Goff. Date: Wednesday; July 8, 2026 Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Location: Schiller Coastal Studies Center Speaker: John Goff Sign up for our General Interest email list to be the first to hear when events are open for registration. SIGN UP HERE Read more

Community Event: The Secret Lives of White-tailed Deer
Wednesday, July 8
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Berwick Public Library
103 Old Pine Hill Rd, Berwick, ME

Join writer and photographer Ed Robinson for a one-hour presentation on the graceful white-tailed deer. While we see these lovely creatures in our yards or neighboring forests and fields, most of us know little about them. The presentation will entertain and educate using stunning photos, biological facts, and stories with a Q&A session to follow…. Read more

Community Event: The Wildlife of Southern Africa
Thursday, July 9
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Orr's Island Library
1699 Harpswell Islands Rd, Orr's Island, ME

Join writer and photographer Ed Robinson for a beautiful photographic tour of the wildlife of southern Africa. Learn about lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, wart hogs, monkeys, and more. The talk chronicles a three-week trip to experience wild places and African culture with stays in several remote safari camps. Ed is a widely traveled naturalist and… Read more

2026 Annual Meeting & Celebration
Tuesday, July 21
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Save the date for our Annual Meeting & Celebration. Date: Tuesday; July 21, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00) Location: TBD Speaker: TBD Sign up for our General Interest email list to be the first to hear when events are open for registration. SIGN UP HERE Read more

Community Event: The Mystery of Maine’s Wildlife
Wednesday, August 26
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Rangeley Public Library
7 Lake St, Rangeley, ME

Join writer and photographer Ed Robinson for a one-hour presentation highlighting some of Maine’s more secretive wildlife species. We rarely see these creatures but there is much to learn about them and their lifestyles. This presentation will feature Atlantic puffins, black bears, Northern saw-whet owls, Canada lynx, and the American mink along with some surprises…. Read more