A Spring Awakening! It's that time of year again, when spotted salamanders, blue spotted salamanders, and wood frogs migrate from their wintering habitat in woodlands to vernal pools to breed. On rainy nights when temperatures are at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit, you can witness these amphibians on the move, and perhaps help them (but safely!) where road crossings are an obstacle. In some areas when conditions and timing are right, you may see a Big Night with hundreds of amphibians migrating to vernal pools. You can read more about this incredible natural spectacle HERE. You can also become a certified amphibian monitoring volunteer - learn more by visiting the Maine Big Night webpage.
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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to our volunteer crews for helping to plant trees and shrubs at the Rines Preserve and clear trails at the Moulton's Mill Preserve (above). We will focus our upcoming workday on trail cleanup and removing invasive plants at Moulton's Mill. Hopefully you can join us in the future - it’s hard work but fun and always good to be outdoors! Learn more about volunteering.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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​​​​​Saturday, April 26
9:00 am – noon
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Vernal Pool Walk at Freedom Forest Preserve
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Learn about the fascinating lives of amphibians that rely on vernal pools to complete their life cycle and check out our new trail loop at Freedom Forest.
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World Migratory Bird Day Walk at Rines Preserve
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Celebrate World Bird Migration Day 2025 by joining Sebasticook Regional Land Trust for a walk through the Unity wetlands along the raised esker at the Rines Wetlands and Wildlife Preserve. The walk will be led by SRLT board member Tom Aversa.
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Volunteer Work Days are typically held on the Last Sunday of
the Month
(locations vary) with the exception of holiday weekends.
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SUNDAY, April 27
Albert J. Sousa Preserve in Burnham
All of our programs are open to the public.
Stay tuned for a list of 2025 speaker series programs, field trips and other events or contact info@sebasticookrlt.org or 948-3766 for more information.
