You know Spring has arrived when the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust starts looking for Volunteers to help with many of its important projects. If you’re anxious to get outside AND would like to help your community, there are many great ways for people of all ages to become involved in helping our Land Trust thrive.

Visit the PRLT Land Trust website to find more specific information and to sign up for any project below. Or contact Toby Jacobs, Program Manager at toby@prlt.org. Training will be provided for several of the more scientific activities/projects.

Water Quality Monitors

The Land Trust works in conjunction with the Maine DEP to collect water samples at several locations along the Presumpscot River and its tributaries. This vital information helps track the health of this cherished and well-used watershed. Volunteers collect water samples and data every other Saturday morning typically from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. from mid-May through mid-September. You do not need to be available for all 10 volunteer dates.

Fish Migration Ambassadors

Mill Brook supports a large migration of Alewives. Volunteer Ambassadors are needed on site to help answer questions and to keep the migration safe for the fish and the people. Flexible volunteer shifts are available from Mid-May to Mid-June.

Fish Count Volunteers

In collaboration with USM and the Marine Resources Council, volunteers are needed for 30-minute shifts to count alewives as they climb the fish ladder from Mill Brook and enter Highland Lake in Westbrook. Mid-May to Mid-June.

Spring Trail Workdays

There are always projects and clean-ups going on at many Land Trust Preserves. Come by yourself, or with a group. Tools provided. Bring your work gloves and help your favorite Land Trust Preserve get spiffed up for warm weather and lots of company.