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.

Check out upcoming events and activities!

We'll see you on the trail.

For previous editions, click here!

This week's newsletter includes:

Solar Power + Conservation
Sign up to Snow Stroll!
Dinner Fundraiser @ Burleigh
Yearlong Walk Dates
March Nature Walk
Climate-focused learning

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!

Land Trusts and Solar Power Production

Can they co-exist? 🤔

Recently the New York Times shared a story discussing how solar power fields can impact nature, positively and negatively. This is a growing issue for land trusts across the country who are considering the environmental costs and benefits and what is allowed or not on their preserved lands.

Link to article.

Land Trusts ☀️

The Land Trust Alliance, the national organization for land trusts, has been providing guidance and examples to help local land trusts to make decisions.

Solar fields can block animal pathways with the fencing required for security, yet can also provide habitat for native plants and small mammals in addition to energy production. Each piece of land is different and local land use needs differ for each parcel.

Link for more information.

Today is the last day to register!

Event is tomorrow.

Nature Walk at Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary

February 17th, 2024

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Special bonus! All participants received a $5.00 gift card to the Boulangerie, to use before or after the walk.

Warm up with a hot drink or yummy pastry!

The 'Snow Stroll' nature walk is back for the

2024 Paint the Town Red festivities!

Learn about our natural environment while enjoying the beauty of winter.

2023 Snow Stroll!

Dinner For a Cause Fundraiser!

February 21, 4 - 8 p.m.

We are February's 'Worthy Wednesdays' partner with The Burleigh restaurant at Kennebunkport Inn.

The Burleigh donates 10% of the evening’s revenues to a local non-profit.

Enjoy a delicious dinner AND support land conservation!

Reservations aren't required - but encouraged! Make one today!

March Nature Walk

Saturday, March 2

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for

First Saturday Nature Walks!

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.

Climate Learning in the Kennebunks

Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

Find upcoming workshops and learning opportunities in our area.

'Community Conversations'

The Climate Initiative

These youth-led events will foster discussions and raise awareness about the impact of rising sea levels along our coastline.

Learn more here

'Tides of Change'

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

An interactive fundraiser at Maine Beer Company in Freeport to learn more about the role land conservation plays in a changing climate and how you can help make a difference for the place you love.

Learn more here

Climate Action Planning

The Towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery and Biddeford, along with SMPDC are working to share resources and experiences in developing community specific Climate Action Plans.

This effort will allow the community to find funding and support climate goals to build the local economy in a sustainable way that improves community health and livability.

Learn more here

Become a monthly donor!

Join our 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.

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

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Thank you to KLT's Principal Sponsor