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learn moreGet Out! Nature Walks
Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists and other skilled volunteer leaders. The outings are well-planned, no-cost, guided adventures held once-per-month on Wednesdays at 2 pm. They are always free and held rain, snow, or shine. Check our detailed schedule below for specifics or updates.
Jointly offered by Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, our nature walks are at preserves in the Towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, Gray, New Gloucester, and anywhere else we decide to roam.
Be mindful of the weather, and dress accordingly. Bring appropriate gear, snacks, and a thermos or water bottle. Nature walks typically involve getting on our knees with a hand lens, or standing still for ten minutes craning up at a treetop. Trips are great for kids 6+. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs please stay at home.
Questions can be directed to info@ccltmaine.org.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: Farwell Forest. Please park at the end of Greely Road Extension in Cumberland, being sure not to block private driveways.
Curriculum: We will look for signs of animals, such as fisher, porcupine, fox, and coyote, and learn how to distinguish between different types of tracks.
Naturalist: Karen Herold
Rain or Shine | No Cost Event
Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us. Email CCLT with any questions.
*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Thayer Brook Preserve, 92 Ramsdell Road in Gray
Guides: Margaret Reimann, Anne Payson, Steve McPike
Registration: Limited to 12 spots. Sign up here!
Curriculum: Have you ever wondered what life is like for beavers in Maine? Join us at Thayer Brook Preserve as we uncover the mysteries of this remarkable animal, its role in the ecosystem, the history of our relationship with beavers, and the ways they shape the landscape around us.
We’ll go on a guided walk over the frozen beaver marsh where, conditions permitting, we may get up close to a large beaver lodge and look for signs of wildlife activity along the way.
Please plan for a 2-hour hike over uneven and slippery terrain. Wear warm layers and micro spikes for traction. We’ll meet at the trailhead parking lot at 92 Ramsdell Road in Gray. Please register here.
Rain or Shine | No Cost Event
Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday and some weekends; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Gray, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us.
*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.
Wednesday, Februrary 25, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: Mèmak Preserve, 78 Lufkin Road, North Yarmouth
Curriculum: We will observe different kinds of evergreen and deciduous trees and learn how to distinguish among trees in these categories.
Naturalists: Beth Sturtevant, Mary Brandes
Rain or Shine | No Cost Event
Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us. Email CCLT with any questions.
*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.