Women’s Nature Walk Fridays
All walks are guided and lead by Amy Witt,
a professional Horticulturist and Naturalist.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Location: Eastern Trail, Scarborough, ME
FMI
Scarborough Marsh is the largest saltwater marsh in Maine.
The Eastern Trail from Eastern Road to Pine Road is a lovely walk though the woods and the marsh.
There’s so much to see, including shore + songbirds, a variety of native trees, autumn wildflowers, and the beautiful colors of the marsh.
This is a guided and informative walk led by Amy Witt, a professional horticulturist and naturalist.
** The walks are not designed to include dogs.
Cost: $5 (pay when we meet)
Other Nature Walks
All walks are guided and lead by Amy Witt,
a professional Horticulturist + Naturalist.
** Walks ARE NOT designed to include dogs.
What Tree is That?
Did you know that a large Oak tree can drop thousands of acorns in one year?
Or that trees are able to communicate and defend themselves against attacking insects?
Get to know the names and assets of some of Maine’s 66 native tree species and how to identify them.
Fall is an excellent time to learn to identify native trees by their leaves and fruits, branch, and bark patterns.
Enjoy a walk on southern Maine’s beautiful trails and meet the trees.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Frazier Preserve, Gorham, ME
Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Libby River Preserve, Scarborough, ME
Classes + Programs
Trees of the Solstices & Other Earth Celebrations
Did you know that Elder (Sambucus) is one of the trees of Samhain, the Celtic festival celebrating the harvest and the beginning of Winter?
Samhain is a time of death and rebirth. Elder is the perfect tree to invite in for this festival because it is a tree of endings and beginnings.
Meet the trees and plants associated with the eight Celtic festivals that celebrate and honor the Earth’s seasons, including the summer and winter solstices.
Celebrating the seasons helps you reconnect to the Earth and Nature. Inviting and spending time with the plants for each festival helps deepen your connection.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – Gorham Middle School, Weeks Road, Gorham, ME
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Cape Elizabeth Community Services, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Monday, October 30, 2023 – Westbrook Adult Education , Westbrook, ME
Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME
Soothing Lavender Heart Pillow
Looking for a holistic and easy way to destress after a busy day?
If you like to sew, making a small lavender-filled heart might be the perfect stress buster for you.
Lavender is one of the most soothing herbs to have in your garden: it can calm anxiety, contribute to restful sleep, and relieve headaches.
These little pillows also make great gifts!
No sewing experience needed.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 – Westbrook Adult Education, Westbrook, ME
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – Scarborough High School, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME
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