RRCT EVENTS

Monday, April 20th, 2026 | 10 AM & 1 PM

Location: Riverfront Woods Preserve, Yarmouth

Join us for a guided walk along Yarmouth's Riverfront Woods Preserve with Maine Master Naturalists on Monday, April 20th! There will be two sessions, at 10 am and 1 pm.

We will be looking for frog & salamander egg masses in the many vernal pools around the preserve. This event is rain or shine so dress for mess!

These guided walks are hosted in collaboration with Merrill Memorial Library, the Maine Master Naturalist Program and Royal River Conservation Trust.

Registration is now FULL! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Riverfront Woods Preserve, Yarmouth

Curriculum: When you notice the unmistakable chorus of spring peepers signaling that days and nights are finally warming, it’s a sign that vernal pools are coming alive. These temporary bodies of water are home to wood frogs, spotted salamanders, fairy shrimp, and other amphibians. We will get a close-up look at egg masses and other evidence of amphibians in three temporary and isolated wetlands. The walk will be about two miles over relatively flat terrain.

Naturalist: Beth Sturtevant & Karen Bruder Howe

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Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us. Email CCLT with any questions.

*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.

Monday, April 27th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: RRCT's Office, 52 North Rd, Yarmouth

Join us for a casual open house for is hosting an open house for paddlers of all experience levels—including those who are just getting started. This gathering is a chance to explore the many paddling opportunities throughout the Royal River watershed and connect with others who love being on the water.

We’ll review maps, share stories from favorite routes, and highlight both well‑known and more remote paddling areas on the Royal River and beyond. Our hope is that this gathering will spark a series of community paddles throughout the summer—ranging from ecological outings like birding and wildlife observation to river cleanups and introductory paddling experiences. From Shaker Bog to Casco Bay, the watershed offers dozens of exceptional destinations, and we invite you to share your favorites while discovering new ones.

This open house is designed as a relaxed, social event - a chance to connect with fellow paddlers, compare notes, and get oriented to access points and paddleable stretches of the river. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

We hope you’ll join us and bring your enthusiasm for getting out on the water. Please reach out with any questions or for additional information.

RSVP HERE

Saturday, May 23rd | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd, from 12–3 PM at Yarmouth’s historic Sparhawk Mill for a community celebration of World Fish Migration Day. This biennial event brings together conservation groups, artists, and speakers for an afternoon of hands‑on learning and exploration focused on the Royal River.

This year’s celebration highlights the historic effort to remove the Elm and Bridge Street dams—an important step toward restoring a free‑flowing Royal River to Casco Bay for the first time in more than 300 years.

What to Expect

• Interactive activities for all ages led by local conservation organizations
• Fly‑casting demonstrations from Maine Fly Company
• The debut of Brickyard Hollow’s “Upstream” beer, brewed to commemorate the dam removals
• Opportunities to meet regional partners working to protect and restore the Royal River

Whether you’re passionate about river restoration, curious about local ecology, or simply looking for a fun community event, we’d love to have you join us!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Broad Cove Reserve, Cumberland Foreside

Curriculum: Join us at Broad Cove Reserve to learn about spring ephemerals, captivating and delicate wildflowers like Pink Lady’s Slipper, Trillium, and Trout Lily, that we only have a fleeting moment to enjoy in bloom each spring.

Naturalists: Sukie Curtis, Margaret Reimann, and Karen Massey

Rain or Shine | No Cost Event

Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us. Email CCLT with any questions.

*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.

Save the date for RRCT's 5th Annual Wescustogo Paddle on Saturday, June 6th!

‍More details coming soon.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Littlejohn Island Preserve, Yarmouth

SPECIAL PARKING: For this event only, drive to the very end of Pemasong Lane in Yarmouth. Go past RRCT’s 4-car parking lot on Pemasong Lane, through the stone gates marked “Private Way”, and drive slowly to the very end of the road. At the end of Pemasong Lane, turn right, and the service gate will be open. Go through the gate and park in the grassy area. RRCT staff will be there to direct you. Please respect all speed limits on this private road.

Curriculum:  Walk around this shady 1-mile loop trail as we explore the quiet 23-acre Littlejohn Island Preserve. We'll walk through towering red oak trees and with breathtaking ocean-front view of Casco Bay, observing the natural history and beauty that abounds. We'll pause to observe and identify the many varieties of ferns and understory plants. Bring binoculars if you have them because it is highly likely we will see many ducks, and maybe an eagle or osprey!

Naturalists: Karen Massey

Rain or Shine | No Cost Event

Get Out! Nature Walks are volunteer-led regular trips with trained master naturalists. Join us for a well-planned, no cost, guided adventure. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday; always free; rain, snow, or shine. Jointly offered by both Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust and Royal River Conservation Trust, the walks take place at preserves in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Durham. Our curriculum is targeted at adults and engaged youth. Because the purpose is nature observation, we ask that dogs do not join us. Email CCLT with any questions.

*Photography and Filming Note: Your attendance at RRCT events may be photographed or filmed and your attendance indicates consent to have any images or footage featuring you at the event to be used for RRCT-related materials and outreach. Should images or footage appear in marketing materials that you don’t wish to be featured in, you must notify RRCT at info@RRCT.org and RRCT will cease to further use your image or footage for any new materials going forward.