Join Yarmouth Community Services as the Royal River Conservation Trust leads a variety of outdoor walks in Open Spaces within local communities. Dress in layers, wear appropriate footwear with grippers and bring water, a snack and your curiosity.
Schedule: Mark Your Calendars!
Chandler Brook Preserve ( North Yarmouth)
Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: GPS Address: 1409 North Rd, North Yarmouth ME
Riverfront Woods Preserve (Yarmouth)
Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: Park at the end of Riverfront Dr. in Yarmouth which is at the intersection of East Elm St. and North Rd.
Pisgah Hill Preserve (New Gloucester)
Thursday, January 27, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: GPS Address: 74 Dougherty Rd. New Gloucester, ME
*YCS van leaving YCS at 9:30am. Call YCS at 207-846-2406 to reserve a spot on the YCS van (masks required).
Skyline Farm (North Yarmouth)
Thursday February 3, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: GPS Address: 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth,
Mèmak Preserve (North Yarmouth)
Thursday February 10, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: GPS address: 78 Lufkin Rd. North Yarmouth
Big Falls Preserve (New Gloucester)
Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: GPS address: 381 Woodman Rd. New Gloucester
*YCS van leaving YCS at 9:30am. Call YCS at 207-846-2406 to reserve a spot on the YCS van (masks required).
Sam Ristich Trails (North Yarmouth)
Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Directions: The trailhead is located on Village Square Rd. near the North Yarmouth town office
The following Nature walks will take place monthly on Wednesdays.
*These walks require registration at: rrct.org/events-programs/get-out-nature-walks/
or email Carrie@RRCT.org to register.
The Carly-Grant Property owned and managed Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust
Wednesday, 26, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Herold
Curriculum: Animal Tracks
Old Harris Rd. Preserve
Wednesday February 23, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Polly Haight-Frawley
Curriculum: Winter Trees
Rines Forest and the Frog Pond and Salamander Swamp
Wednesday March 30, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Herold
Curriculum: Vernal Pools
Wednesday April 27, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Polly Haight-Frawley
Curriculum: Signs of Spring
Wednesday May 25, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Massey
Curriculum: Ephemerals
Wednesday June 22, 2022 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Massey
Curriculum: Ferns
Bennett’s Cove, Chebeague Island ME
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 : 9:45 am to 12:45 pm
Master Naturalist: TBD
Curriculum: Tide Pools
Old Townhouse Park and Dunns Depot
Wednesday August 24, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Bruder
Curriculum: Wildflowers
Wednesday September 28, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master naturalist: Karen Massey
Curriculum: Fungi
The Read Easement
Wednesday October 26, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Chis Cabot
Curriculum: Waterfalls and Invasive species
Wednesday November 23, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Naturalist: Karen Herold
Curriculum: Winter Adaptations
Wednesday December 21, 2022: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
RRCT Staff: Carrie Ridgway
Curriculum: Holiday Tree
FMI: Call (207) 846-2406
LStragliotto@yarmouth.me.us