Nature Fix Fridays with Kennebunk Land Trust

Welcome to

Nature Fix Fridays!

Kennebunk Land Trust brings the flora, fauna, and beauty of our preserves right to your inbox.

We'll see you on the trail.

For 2024's editions, click here!

This week's newsletter includes:

We have a Secret to tell you...
"Give and Get Outdoors" Food Drive
Purchase Orange Apparel for Fall
Sponsor a Trail Post
Alewive Accessible Trail Fundraising

Want to get more involved with KLT in 2025?

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!

...We have exciting news you have been waiting for...

...The Secret Garden Preserve is...

After five years of of closure, Kennebunk Land Trust is thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Secret Garden, a newly re-established trail opened in partnership with Evergreen Cemetery.

Through this partnership, Evergreen Cemetery and KLT are opening access to a unique space that blends cultural heritage with natural conservation.

Thanks to the support of our members, donors, and awesome volunteers, we’ve cleared debris and downed trees, improved water crossings, added new directional trail blazes, and created a new trail map.

A paring area has been marked to the right of the trailhead at the back of Evergreen Cemetery, 1 Port Road. Please respect the Evergreen Cemetery rules and observe all outdoor safety guidelines.

As the trail continues to be restored after years of closure, we encourage visitors to travel with care while we upgrade the parking area, rebuild bridges, and update mapping and signage. Happy Trails!

Find more Information about The Secret Garden Here

Give & Get Outdoors!

Join Kennebunk Land Trust, The Community Gourmet, COS, and Go Kennebunks: Little Pantry for a nature-themed food and fundraising event!

We are excited for a chance to support the work of the three local food security organizations, through a nature walk program. Enjoy a reflective walk through the woods and get some goodies after supporting our community service organizations.

When:

Sunday, November 23rd, 10a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where:

Tributary Preserve (at the end of Drala Drive off of Alfred Road)

What:

Visitors come to the preserve parking area, and drop off either a non-perishable item (see list of preferred items!), or a monetary donation via Venmo or cash/check.

Once donation is received, visitors head over to the Tributary Preserve Trailhead to get their goodie bag and create a clay figure or pet rock. Then, take a reflective walk through the forest to place your item in a special location of your choosing.

All donated items and monetary donations will be split evenly between the three pantries.

Orange and bright colored clothing is recommended for all people and pets exploring the woods during hunting season.

Hunting Season is open from September 6th - December 31st.

Be seen with items from KLT for your and your pet!

KLT preserves that allow hunting:

Alewive Woods
For All Forever
Alewive Annex
Punky Swamp
Clark Preserve
Gooch's Creek (Bow hunting only)
Welch Preserve (Bow hunting only)

Purchase your items today!

Special Announcement! 📢

🌲✨ Sponsor a Trail Marker Post ✨🌲

We’re thrilled to announce a special opportunity to support our new accessible trail—and leave a lasting mark in nature!

You can now sponsor a handcrafted Trail Marker Post, featuring your business logo, family name, or organization’s name.

Each post is:

✔️ Handmade by a local craftsman

✔️ Engraved with your chosen name or logo

✔️ Topped with a unique Maine plant or animal design—you get to choose!

Your sponsorship helps fund the creation of this trail and celebrates your connection to the community and the outdoors.

Every post is one-of-a-kind and will stand permanently along the trail, guiding visitors and showcasing the support that made this project possible.

👉 Click here to learn more and sponsor your post today!

Together, let’s create a trail that everyone can enjoy. 💚

If you haven't heard...

...we are building a special new trail and need your help!

Kennebunk Land Trust is building an Improved Access trail at Alewive Woods Preserve!

Improved access trails help more people experience the benefits of nature.

Traditional Trails:

Narrow
Uneven
Steep
Slippery
Challenging to enjoy

Our Trail:

5-feet wide
Stable surface and gentle inclines
Designated rest areas
Detailed maps and signage
Trail markers for emergency services

Traditional nature trails can often be difficult or impossible for many people to navigate.

This new and thoughtfully designed trail will be wide, flat, and stable to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and more - making it easier for even more people to enjoy the peace and beauty of the outdoors.

We’re fundraising to bring this project to life!

Help us get even more people to have fun outside.

Support this project!

Thanks to a catalyst gift from Tom’s of Maine and the support of a generous local donor, we’re already over halfway to our fundraising goal!

Support this project!

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.

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

Become a monthly donor!

Join the Evergreen Circle!

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.

Your donations make our work possible. Contribute to this mission today!

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.

Renew membership here

Stay up to date on our website

207-985-8734

info@kennebunklandtrust.org

Click here to become a member and learn how to support KLT

Thank you to KLT's Principal Sponsor