Kittery Land Trust

The Urgency of Land Conservation

Read this impassioned piece from The Wire about the need for better stewardship of the land in New Hampshire.

This Land is Our Land

By Karen Marzloff

The Wire
May 2, 2012 00:37 AM

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KLT Pursues 300-Acre Conservation Easement on Johnson Farm

Learn about our exciting new Johnson Farm project by reading this great article below from The Portsmouth Herald.

Owners of Last Dairy Farm in Kittery Work with Land Trust to Protect Parcel

By Deborah Mcdermott

The Portsmouth Herald
March 10, 2012 2:00 AM

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Maine a Leader in Protected Land

Read about Maine's successful "grass-roots approach to conservation," a partnership between land trusts and local communities.

Maine Voices: Land trusts remind us of state's vitality

By Tim Glidden
The Portland Press Herald
December 11, 2011

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Maine Confronts Climate Change

Building a Resilient Coast

Check out these short segment videos and find out what your neighbors, town officials, and climate experts have to say about sea-level rise, coastal flooding, and erosion. Learn what it means to you and what you can do about it.

Note from our ED

Christine Bennett Magruder

Greetings! I am thrilled and honored to be working for KLT.The conservation of land, the protection of the beauty and biological richness of our very special corner of the world, is the most exciting and important work I could be involved in.

Advance Bidding on Exotic Vacations

Whether or not you plan to attend Toast the Nature of Kittery, you may bid in advance on our four terrific vacation opportunities. To submit bids, please download and fill out this form. Contact Rebecca Dawson Webb at rdwklt@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Check out the vacations that will be auctioned (links highlighted): an African Safari for two, a week in a scenic home on St. John, a week in an idyllic cottage on Isle Au Haut. And as an added bonus: a week in beautiful Casa Fuentes in San Miguel de Allende, described as the Paris of Mexico.

The dates for each vacation home is to be negotiated individually with the owners.

"Nickle Night" at The Brewery for Farmland Conservation

We are pleased that KLT's Johnson Farm project has been selected by The Portsmouth Brewery as 1 of the 4 charities for their Tuesday "Nickle Night" in April - June.

For every beer you have at The Brewery on Tuesday nights, you receive a 25 cent token. You can then allocate your token(s) to the selected charity or charities of your choice.

So gather your friends. Enjoy a Tuesday evening at The Portsmouth Brewery. A great way to support our Johnson Farm project!

Backyard Botanist

Well here we are again, surrounded by the sharp, crisply frigid world of February in Maine. Amongst the browns and grays of our mostly snowless winter, dashes of brighter color stand out. The red cardinal appears more vivid. And in this muted landscape, Ilex verticillata, commonly known as Winterberry, Black Alder, Coralberry, or Michigan Holly, adds another welcome spot of color with its deep red berries. This deciduous plant—as native as you can get— is in the Holly family: Aquifoliaceae.

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Here's a great spring resource: Gardening with Native Plants

A 25th Anniversary Gala Event Not to be Missed!

Joins us Sunday, June 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for Toast the Nature of Kittery: Eat, Laugh, Bid, a gala fundraiser in support of the Johnson Farm project, at The Dance Hall in Kittery.

Come eat the scrumptious food of our local restaurants: Anneke Jans, AJ Wood Fired Pizza, Beach Pea Baking Co., Loco Cocos, The Black Birch, and Tulsi.

Be entertained by famous local actor/humorist, Susan Poulin as "Ida the Auctioneer."

And bid on an exotic vacations and in support of the Johnson Farm 300-acre conservation easement.

If you have not received your invitation and would like to make a reservation, please contact Rebecca.Dawson Webb at rdwklt@gmail.com Tickets are $60/person.

Learn How to Maintain a Healthy, Natural Lawn

Saturday, May 19, 9 - 11 a.m.
This free class will show you how to mow, water, and fertilize your lawn and deal with bugs and weeds in way that is safe for your family. Presented by by The Town of Kittery Department of Pubic Works, the event will be held at Touching Earth Farm, 22 Stevenson Road, Kittery.

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Upcoming Events

May 19, 2012 9:00 AM
Learn How to Maintain a Healthy, Natural Lawn

May 19, 2012 1:00 PM
A Walk on the York Harbor and Beach Railroad

May 19, 2012 4:00 PM
Kayak Birdwatching Trip down Spruce Creek

May 20, 2012 4:00 PM
Film Series: "Meet Your Famer" & "Rustlewood"

Jun 03, 2012 6:00 PM
Toast the Nature of Kittery: Eat, Laugh, Bid