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

This program is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Lauren at lauren@hhltmaine.org. 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…. Read more

[Wait list] 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

This program is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Lauren at lauren@hhltmaine.org. 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… 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