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 sunset walk on one of Scarborough's beautiful Land Trust trails and meet the trees.

Instructor: Amy Witt, Earth Walkers

Location: Libby River Farm Preserve, 320 Black Point Road, Scarborough.

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 5-6:30pm. Rain date Thursday, September 19.

Cost: $15

Look for, listen to, and learn about a variety of Maine's avian species in this field experience at a Scarborough Land Trust Preserve. Andrew Mackie is the Executive Director of the Scarborough Land Trust and is a life-long birder whose desire to share his knowledge has sent him on birding trips around the world.

Instructor: Andrew Mackie

Location: Scarborough Land Trust Reserve

Date: Saturday, October 12, 12-2pm

Cost: $10

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. Amy is passionate about nature, plants and all things connected to Mother Earth. Officially she’s a Naturalist, Garden Coach, Horticulturist, Educator, and the enthusiastic, Nature Spirit guided, Director of Earth Walkers.

Instructor: Amy Witt, Earth Walkers

Location: Scarborough High School

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 6-8pm

Cost: $29