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Portland Trails: A Bird's Eye View

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Martin’s Point Healthcare | Portland Trails

This fall, Martin's Point Health Care generously made a beautiful video about Portland Trails' mission, impact in the community, and significance to Greater Portland. It's just two minutes long but will leave you feeling inspired.

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Trailside Poetry Reading

October 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Portland Trails

A Nonprofit Urban Land Trust

305 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-775-2411

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Portland's nonprofit land trust bringing you 70+ miles of beautiful, accessible trails. Become a member today! 🦦🦉🦢🐿️🦌

With so many inspiring natural spaces nearby, it’s no surprise Greater Portland is abundant with poets! To celebrate this intersection of art and nature, we’re excited to invite you to a Trailside Poetry Reading! Join us next Thursday, 10/13, from 5:30 to 6:30pm for a free poetry reading featuring a slate of local talented poets reading their poems about nature, in nature. We’ll gather at Fish Point on the Eastern Prom Trail. Bring a chair, bundle up, and settle in for an evening of nature and words.

Featured poets: Samaa Abdurraqib, Mike Bove, Mihku Paul, Hailey Talbert, and Evie Smith

Thank you to our event partners, @thetellingroom, @mainehumanities, and @portlandpubliclibrary!

Our friends at @theformlab are teaming up with @_b

Our friends at @theformlab are teaming up with @_bacon_berry_ for a special outdoor fitness class followed by a picnic! Outdoor exercise, fall weather, and a picnic?! We're in.
More info at: https://www.bacon-berry.com/baconberryformlab

A little magnetic poetry for your Tuesday 🌙 C

A little magnetic poetry for your Tuesday 🌙

Come create your own poem at our Waypoints Community Celebration tomorrow, 9/28! Join us at @congresssquare anytime from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Our friends @rei and @_queerlyme will be there, too!

🎉Three cheers for our 2022 Waypoints Community

🎉Three cheers for our 2022 Waypoints Community Celebration sponsors!🎉 Local businesses are at the heart of our community and we're proud to partner with these Maine-based organizations and businesses that make our event possible:
Booth Sponsors - @jade_integrated_health and @machiassavings
Community Sponsors - @runawaysrunclub, Spinnaker Trust, @sbsavings, and @acorn_engineering

Media Sponsor - @themainemag
Thank you for your investment in the trails and our community!
#portlandtrails #portlandme #congresssquarepark #trailsforall #fallfun

Action shot! 🔨 Thank you to our friends at Sout

Action shot! 🔨 Thank you to our friends at Southworth Products for volunteering with us earlier this month! As one of our Adopt-a-Trail partners, they repaired a bridge on their adopted trail in the Presumpscot River Preserve. We’re so grateful for their support and dedication to the trails!

We’re officially one week out from our Waypoints

We’re officially one week out from our Waypoints Community Celebration! 🎉 Join us next Wednesday, 9/28 in Congress Square Park for an evening of all things trails, including games, activities, updates on our 2022 projects, conversation with trail-minded folks, and more!

We’ll also have two of our partners in the park celebrating with us! Stop by for a bike repair demo from @rei and learn more about @_queerlyme, a new org that’s helping queer people create community in nature.

Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:00pm to join in the fun!

Out and about today? Our friends at @toadandcofree

Out and about today? Our friends at @toadandcofreeport are hosting a Sample Sale in Freeport today, benefiting Portland Trails! Shop, Save, and Support local businesses and trails! #samplesale #shopforagoodcause #septembersaturday
#trailsforall

This August was one of our busiest volunteer month

This August was one of our busiest volunteer months EVER! Thanks to all the folks last month who grabbed shovels, rakes, hammers, and wheelbarrows to help us keep the trail network in tip-top shape, like this group from @beacon_group_consulting!

As we begin the very first on-the-ground tasks for

As we begin the very first on-the-ground tasks for our major Stroudwater Trail extension project, we’re so grateful for the support of our partners. Pictured here, Tim Eisenhart from @pikeindustries recently presented Jaime, our Trails Manager, with a check for project materials. Thanks Tim and everyone at Pike Industries! 🛠

We’ll keep you posted with updates about the trail extension, including the official ground-breaking. More details soon!

✨public green space✨ A magical evening of mus

✨public green space✨

A magical evening of music, dancing, and community is a perfect reminder of how valuable & transformative these public spaces are! Thanks to @westendneighborhoodassociation & @friendsofwesternprom for organizing this Wednesday evening concert series!

You can also catch a concert on the Eastern Prom Thursday evenings at Fort Allen Park, hosted by @friendsofeasternprom 🎸🥁

How many of these adorable animals have you seen o

How many of these adorable animals have you seen on the trails this summer? 🦦🦉🦢🐿🦌 Thanks for all your comments during our @evergreen_credit_union featured animal series. We hope you had fun discovering these trail signs, and exploring our trail network!
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Which one was your favorite?
Otter - Evergreen Cemetery Trails
Owl - Oat Nuts Park & Presumpscot River Preserve
Great Blue Heron - Fore River Sanctuary
Squirrel - Presumpscot River Trails
Deer - Stroudwater Trail
Let us know in the comments!
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A huge thank you to @evergreen_credit_union for sponsoring this campaign, and @clairehanleyart for her beautiful artistry.
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Love the trails? Join over 1,200 of your neighbors by becoming a Portland Trails member today! Link in bio
#portlandtrails #otter #deer #greatblueheron #squirrel #deer #protectouranimals #supportlocaltrails

This summer’s @portlandyouthcorps_maine has been

This summer’s @portlandyouthcorps_maine has been hard at work improving local trails! Recently, they worked with Portland Trails staff to upgrade a loop trail in the Presumpscot River Preserve. They’re an awesome group! Just check out their handiwork on that bridge 🛠

🎉For our final feature in the @evergreen_credit

🎉For our final feature in the @evergreen_credit_union summer animal series, we’re featuring the beloved #deer!🦌Did you know that a section of the Stroudwater Trail crosses through one of Portland’s few remaining deer yards and provides valuable deer habitat during the winter months? The area between Blueberry Rd and Hutchins Dr is closed in the winter to give deer a safe place to weather the cold Maine winters.
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Keep a lookout for deer tracks next time you’re out on Stroudwater Trail, and see if you can spot our deer animal signs!
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Interested in getting involved on our trails? Check out the link in our bio for more info!
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#portlandtrails #deer #deeryard #protectouranimals #supportlocaltrails
Artwork by @clairehanleyart

Next up in our @evergreen_credit_union summer anim

Next up in our @evergreen_credit_union summer animal series is the #squirrel! These common backyard visitors are not only fun to watch, they help our tree population. Squirrels don’t dig up all of their buried nuts, which results in more trees in our forests! Take a stroll through Riverton Trolley Park and Riverton Rail Trails and see how many squirrels you can find!
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A great way to support these accidental tree planters and the forests that house them is by becoming a Portland Trails member! Family memberships are only $50/year, and are essential in our ability to maintain trails and support healthy ecosystems in Greater Portland. Link in bio.
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Artwork by @clairehanleyart
#portlandtrails #squirrel #forests #supportlocaltrails

Cheers to our friends at @apresdrinks! This spring

Cheers to our friends at @apresdrinks! This spring they concocted a delicious batch of Portland Trails seltzer, and earlier this month they invited us to help polish off the last keg. We’re so grateful for their collaboration, generosity, and of course their expertise in all things seltzer! 🍻

Did you try the Portland Trails seltzer? What did you think?

Strike a pose 📸 This year, 21 teams participate

Strike a pose 📸 This year, 21 teams participated in City at Your Feet, our cross-town scavenger hunt! It was an awesome weekend-long event celebrating adventure, curiosity, playfulness, local trails, and people-powered transportation. Thanks to all who joined in the fun and made this year’s event so memorable! 🗺 #cityatyourfeet

Look closely! Our third @evergreen_credit_union fe

Look closely! Our third @evergreen_credit_union featured animal is the Great Blue Heron, known for it’s distinct color and large size. These herons love marshes (like parts of the Fore River Sanctuary), where they can be seen hunting for small fish and frogs. Take a trip to Portland’s only natural waterfall, and see if you can spot one of these beautiful birds!

While you’re exploring the sanctuary, consider supporting the trails you love by becoming a Portland Trails member! All members get a free trail map, winter snow shoe rental, and become part of our family of trail supporters! Find out more here: https://portlandtrails.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/trail-animals-qr

#portlandtrails #greatblueheron #marshbirds #supportlocaltrails

Artwork by @clairehanley @clairehanleyart

🎉Three cheers for our 2022 City at your Feet Sc

🎉Three cheers for our 2022 City at your Feet Scavenger Hunt sponsors! 🎉 Local businesses are at the heart of our community, and we're proud to partner with these Maine-based organizations and businesses that make our event possible:
Family Sponsor @bangorsavings
Community Sponsors @runawaysrunclub and Acadia Insurance
In-Kind Sponsors @greaterportlandmetro and @portlandgearhub

Thank you for your investment in the trails and our community! #portlandtrails #scavengerhunt #portlandmaine #summerinthecity #summerinmaine

Next up in our featured animal series: the great h

Next up in our featured animal series: the great horned owl! This bird, named for the two tufts of feathers on its head that look like horns, can have a wingspan of over six feet 🦉 Owls sometimes make their home in the trees along the trails, but you’ll definitely spot this beautiful illustrated owl on your next visit to Oat Nuts Park and the Presumpscot River Preserve!

Thanks to @clairehanleyart for the art and to @evergreen_credit_union for sponsoring our featured animal series!

On July 16th & 17th, experience the Portland Trail

On July 16th & 17th, experience the Portland Trails network like never before! 🗺 City at Your Feet is a cross-town scavenger hunt and people-powered trail adventure. Teams will crack clues and discover unique locations along the trail network, all while traveling car-free.

This year, we're offering two tracks, so you can pick the adventure that's the perfect size for you! Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Sign up your team today using the link in our bio!

Welcome to the first installment of our featured a

Welcome to the first installment of our featured animal series! Meet the river otter, an adorable, playful, and highly intelligent animal 🦦 If you’re lucky, you might spot a few swimming in the ponds at Evergreen Cemetery! This summer, look for the illustrated otter, drawn by the talented local artist @clairehanleyart, throughout the Evergreen Cemetery trails.

To help keep our trails safe and clean for all wildlife, become a Portland Trails member! Visit the link in our bio.

Thank you to our featured animal sponsor, @evergreen_credit_union!

It’s straw hat season! 👒 Jaime is putting t

It’s straw hat season! 👒

Jaime is putting the final touches on the latest section of the North Deering bicycle byway. This stretch connects University Park & Canco Road, goes past a pond, and crosses over Milliken Brook.

Portland Trails is working on this multi-year bicycle byway project with the @cityportland to develop a street and trail byway that will improve access to active transportation for thousands of Portland residents. The trail sections we’ve completed so far are six feet wide and have a hard surface to accommodate as many modes of human-powered transportation as possible!

Our #NationalTrailsDay celebration this year was p

Our #NationalTrailsDay celebration this year was possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you to our Volunteer Project Sponsors, @aarpme and @bangorsavings, and to our Community Sponsor, @norwaysavings!

From the Stroudwater River ➡️ the Presumpscot

From the Stroudwater River ➡️ the Presumpscot River! Thanks to all of the awesome, adventurous people who joined us for Saturday’s #NationalTrailsDay walk along the 10-mile Forest City Trail! This cross-town trail is, in our humble opinion, the best way to see Portland. Try it out for yourself, or join us for next year’s hike!

And of course, thank you to Ethan from @portlandmeprf for co-leading this walk!

Celebrate #NationalTrailsDay with Portland Trails!

Celebrate #NationalTrailsDay with Portland Trails! On Saturday, June 4th, join us for a hike along the Forest City Trail 🥾, a trail bike ride through Evergreen Cemetery 🚲, or a nature reflection next to a waterfall 🧘‍♀️. Space is limited, so sign up today! Registration link in our bio.

Thank you to our longtime supporters and friends a

Thank you to our longtime supporters and friends at @allagashbrewing for everything they do for their local trails! They’re one of our Adopt-a-Trail sponsors, and last month their staff and families spent a day cleaning up and tending to their adopted trail, Riverton Trolley Park 🌳

A scene pretty enough to paint! 👨‍🎨🎨

A scene pretty enough to paint! 👨‍🎨🎨

The trails are beautiful in every season, but there’s something magical about that fresh green color returning to the landscape. May this inspire you to go explore a trail you love today!

Thank you to @clark.insurance.1931 for supporting

Thank you to @clark.insurance.1931 for supporting Portland Trails! Not only are they one of our Adopt-a-Trail partners, but their staff recently took the time to help us with some trail work 💪

"We support Portland Trails because we believe in extending our culture of teamwork beyond our walls and into our communities. We see the importance of connecting individuals and improving access to the outdoors, while promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Employees at our Portland headquarters particularly love accessing the trails during or after work, especially on beautiful Maine days.”

It’s Bike Month! Dust off your helmet, tune up y

It’s Bike Month! Dust off your helmet, tune up your bike, and hit the street - or the trails 🚲 This month, we’re challenging you to replace one (or more!) of your car trips with a bike trip. Tag us in your bike photos with #PortlandTrailsBikeMonth!

#bikemonth #biketowork #localtrails #portlandtrails #portlandme #portlandmaine

Every year, over 1,000 volunteers help us: maintai

Every year, over 1,000 volunteers help us: maintain the trail network, take care of natural spaces, improve access to biking and walking around Greater Portland, hold events, send mailings, and so much more. Volunteers are a vital part of the Portland Trails community, and we’re grateful for each person who has lent their time, talent, and sweat to the trails. Happy #NationalVolunteerMonth! 🔨

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