Presumpscot Regional Land Trust has network of 18 preserves which protect 2170 acres of conserved forests, rivers, and farms as well as wildlife habitats in located in eight towns (including Gorham) just outside of Portland. The Land Trust relies on volunteers in a number of important ways and is always looking for volunteers who would like to help. It’s easy to sign up online by going to www.prlt.org/get-involved.
Trail Work Volunteers are essential. They help with exciting outdoor projects on a number of preserves during Spring through Fall. Volunteers help create trails, build kiosks, bat houses or bridges, post new signage, and perform trail maintenance at all the Preserves. You can choose to volunteer on your own or with a small group, whatever best fits your interests and schedule. ‘
Preserve Stewards volunteer to get to know one preserve well, by regularly walking the trail and performing basic maintenance. This is a great way to get outside, get exercise and enjoy the land throughout the changing seasons. It is a great opportunity for people who want to help outside on their own schedule.
Wildlife Stewards participate in a wide variety of projects to improve wildlife habitat at public access preserves. Projects include removal of invasive Japanese knotweed from floodplains, making and posting wooden boxes for little brown bats, planting pollinator gardens in meadows, and planting trees along riverbanks.
Outreach and engagement volunteers help with the many special events sponsored by the Land Trust such as guided nature walks and family friendly events which occur throughout the year. They help with set-up, check-in, taking photos, and general outreach support.
Office volunteers are needed to occasionally help with mailings a few times per year.
Photographers and/or videographers help to visually document the beautiful land and waters cared for by Land Trust and document the wide variety of activities and people who enjoy them throughout the seasons.
You might also be interested in being a volunteer leader by joining a committee and becoming a part of the inner workings of the Land Trust. Anyone who is interested in joining the Board of Directors is asked to first be a part of a committee which includes: 1. Fund Development – help build financial resources; 2. Finance – review financial reports; 3. Leadership Development – design trainings for the Board of Directors.