Events and Programs - Royal River Conservation Trust

Click on the options below to learn more about various Events and Programs with RRCT.

Volunteer Trail Steward Program

As RRCT conserves more land in the watershed, dedicated volunteer presence on our preserves is more important than ever. Volunteer Trail Stewards have a rewarding role in which they become closely connected with a special place while acting as RRCT’s eyes, ears, and extra hands. Resources and more information here.

RRCT 400 Footer Club: Self-led trail challenge

RRCT 400 Footer Club is a self-led trail challenge. We’ve listed ten local conservation destinations each at an elevation near 400 feet above sea level. Complete them all, win a badge, and win membership in this growing club. Club members invest in cultures of responsible land stewardship, and inclusivity. More information: RRCT 400 Footer Club

Trail Crew: Wednesdays 10 am

Trail Crew is a volunteer program of men and women each Wednesday at 10 am (and as scheduled) working on RRCT trails and preserves — and helping support trail partnerships — in Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, Durham, Gray, and Auburn. We are always welcome to new volunteers, one-time volunteers, kids, and more. Details and schedule here.

Watershed Landmarks Series: Round the Marsh at Thayer Brook Preserve (Gray). October 17, 2023 (Tuesday) at 3 p.m.

Royal River Conservation Trust is delighted to introduce a new series of events featuring RRCT-owned properties throughout the region! The 2023 Watershed Landmarks Series will visit Gray, New Gloucester, Pownal, North Yarmouth, and Yarmouth. Each event is uniquely tailored to the property and uniquely RRCT.

Please join us!

The next trek in our new Watershed Landmarks series is Tuesday, October 17th, with a three-mile trek “Round the Marsh” at Thayer Brook Preserve in Gray. Details here.

Get Out! Nature Walks: Mycology at Riverfront Woods Preserve (Yarmouth). October 25, 2023 (Wednesday) at 2pm

Royal River Conservation Trust and The Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust partner in sponsoring Get Out! Nature Walks. These walks are lead by a Maine Master Naturalist or some other skilled and knowledgeable volunteer. Details and schedule here.

Our October 25, 2023, event is mycology at Riverfront Woods Preserve in Yarmouth! Click above for details.

Get Out! Nature Walks: Solstice Tree at Memak Preserve (North Yarmouth). December 27, 2023 (Wednesday) at 2pm

Our December 27, 2023, event is at Memak Preserve in North Yarmouth! Click above for details.

12th Annual Pisgah Hill Preserve Full Moon Trek: February 24, 2024

Click here for details on our planned 2024 Full Moon Trek. Free and welcoming, as we celebrate our conservation successes in the watershed.

Annual Meeting of the Members, September, 2024

RRCT’s Annual Meeting is typically business-like, electing Directors and conducting other necessary business. Voting rights extend to all recent donors. Stay tuned for details!