Welcome to Nature Fix Fridays!
Kennebunk Land Trust brings the flora, fauna, and beauty of our preserves right to your inbox.

Check out upcoming events and activities!

We'll see you on the trail.

For previous editions, click here!

Happy New Year from Kennebunk Land Trust!

We are excited for a great 2024.

Thank you for being with us!

This week's newsletter includes:


  • Winter reminders from KLT
  • Hannaford Community Bag Program
  • Get your Nature Calendars!
  • Janauary Nature Walk


Want to get more involved with KLT in 2024?

Visit our Volunteer Page here to let us know what kind of volunteering you'd like to do, such as Acquisition, Development or Stewardship committees, board appointments, and more!

Winter is a great time to explore Kennebunk Land Trust trails!

Trail access information to consider as you plan your trip:


  • The parking lots at Wonderbrook, Alewive Woods, and For All Forever typically get plowed all winter
  • Oxbow Preserve and Butler Preserve parking is weather dependent
  • The trails at Sea Road Preserve and Clark Preserve are dependent on the Bridle Path and Eastern Trail being accessible


Winter hiking basics:


  • Layer clothing with a warm base and waterproof shell
  • Bring a map and tell others where you're going
  • Wear shoes that are water resistant with good treads or spikes
  • Carry snacks and a warm beverage to keep your energy and spirits up!


Find more information on planning a safe winter hike here.

Alewive Pond at Alewive Woods freezes over in the winter to allow for ice skating! This is a fun winter activity for all ages.


The pond is not maintained to clear snow or check for thickness, so please use extreme caution. Ice needs to be at least 5 inches thick to skate, and it generally takes 4 days of below freezing temperatures to freeze a pond.


PLEASE NOTE


Snowmobiles, ATVs, and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on any Kennebunk Land Trust properties. Please check the property boundaries of all lands you are on and respect local rules


Thank you so much to everyone who supported our

end-of-year campaign!

We are so grateful for your contributions that make our work possible.

If you'd still like to participate, there is time!

Support KLT's Annual Appeal 

Buy a Bag; Support KLT!

We are excited to have been selected as January's recipient of

Hannaford’s Community Bag Program!


Start the new year off right and buy a bag to contribute to Kennebunk Land Trust.

For the month of January, whenever a $2.50 Hannaford Community Bag is purchased at the Kennebunk Hannaford, $1 will be donated to Kennebunk Land Trust! This is a great way to broaden awareness and help our cause.

 

Let’s get started! The more people who purchase the Hannaford Community Bag in January, the more we can raise!

2024 Discount!

Calendars are only $10.00 dollars for the month of January.

2024 Nature Observations Calendar!


Our calendars already sold out once. Orders are now open - get yours today!


This one-of-a-kind calendar is a collaboration between the Kennebunk Land Trust and Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and featuring stunning local artwork depicting local wildlife and landscapes as well as insights on how to nurture and protect our unique ecosystem and how to live within it.

A fantastic gift for those who appreciate the natural beauty of the Kennebunks. When you turn the page on each month of the new year, you will be treated to stunning artwork and environmental infomration.


The Best Part:


All proceeds from calendar purchases support the land trust's conservation projects and programming!

Buy Your Calendar Here!

Join us for

First Saturday Nature Walks!

This popular walk series is back for 2024.

We had over 200 registrants for walks in 2023, and we are excited to reach even more eager learners and hikers!

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January's Theme: 'New Beginnings'

Saturday, January 6

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Alewive Woods

Register for January's walk here!

Gift memberships are here!

Do good with your gifts!


Show your loved ones what you care about with Kennebunk Land Trust

Gift Memberships!


If you're looking for a special and unique gift that does some good,

give your loved one a Kennebunk Land Trust

Gift Membership today.


These packages include a range of goodies to welcome a new member and share with them all we have to offer. Our gift membership includes:


  • A 1 year membership to Kennebunk Land Trust
  • Information Packet (KLT trail map, newsletter, listing of upcoming events and activities, sticker and car decal)
  • An orange bandana with KLT logo (great for visibility for your pets)
  • One packet of three 'Seed Balls' which can be planted to grow native wildflowers along with instructions
  • 2024 Calendar: "Natural Observations- A year in the Maine landscape" (artwork by Piper Castles/written by Julie Mcleod)
  • Your choice of either a copy of 'Writing The Land: Maine Anthology' book of poetry which including poetry and photography of KLT properties OR a KLT cap. 



You can give the package yourself, or have it mailed directly to the recipient. Visit our Shop KLT Page for more information and purchase yours today!

Click Here Gift the Gift of Nature!
Gift the Gift of Nature!


Bring Nature Home! 


Writing the Land: Maine


This anthology of poems and photography showcases many land trusts throughout Maine.


Poems for Kennebunk Land Trust  were written by Cynthia Lozier and inspired by

Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Photos of our preserves are from local residents. 

More Information + Order your copy here

     Listen and see the inspiration


Poet Cynthia Lozier recorded a reading of one of her poems from the book.

Link above!

More Information + Order Here

Fundraise for KLT with CLYNK!

You don't even had to have an account! Simply drop off your returnable cans and bottles with the KLT Clynk bag to at your local Hannaford store.

Pick up CLYNK bags at our 6 Brown Street office, or at any KLT event.


You can also donate directly via your existing account by clicking DONATE and choosing KLT. 

We had a fantastic year of walks!


Nature walks, bird walks, plant walks, and even a poetry walk!


It was a busy year of getting our steps in a Kennebunk Land Trust.


Join us in 2024 for more opportunities to get out and explore our natural environment!

Email us with different walk ideas!

Become a monthly donor!


Join our Evergreen Circle - These are monthly, recurring memberships at the amount of your choosing.


Evergreen Circle Member’s easily guarantee their support of KLT’s mission all year long.


Become an Evergreen Member today. Simply choose "recurring' at donation check out.

Renew your membership today!


Annual renewal reminders are sent via email and snail mail. Contact us to check your status, or submit your membership today.


Contact us


Renew membership here

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207-985-8734

info@kennebunklandtrust.org

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