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Announcement
December 5, 2022

From the Archives: Winter 1999
December 21, 2021

From the Archives: Winter 2015
December 21, 2021

From the Archives: Fall 2013
December 21, 2021

From the Archives: Fall 2004
December 16, 2021

From the Archives: Spring 1995
December 15, 2021

Maine land trusts, nurseries agree on invasive plant ban (Forecaster)
February 14, 2017

Explore urban wilds with Portland Trails map (Maine Today)
December 18, 2016

Portland Brewers’ Holiday Dash 5K (Maine Today)
December 11, 2016

Charity events attract thousands to Back Cove (Press Herald)
September 18, 2016

Conant property opens as riverside trail (American Journal)
July 21, 2016

PT hosts first annual City at Your Feet Scavenger Hunt
July 19, 2016

[Press Release] PT Hires Jen Goldman, New Advancement Manager
July 19, 2016

Aurelia Scott, ‘Hero’ of Portland Trails (Press Herald)
May 11, 2016

Trails lead to wild and peaceful Portland (Press Herald)
May 8, 2016

PT supporters throw back at GORP 2016. (MaineToday)
April 29, 2016

[Press Release] Celebrating 25 Years of trails at GORP.
April 25, 2016

New mission, new plan!
November 2, 2015

Run with your dog at the Bayside 5K-9 (Maine Today)
November 1, 2015

2nd Annual GORP a success!
July 1, 2015

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Winter Newsletter 2017

Fall Newsletter 2017

Summer Newsletter 2017

Spring Newsletter 2017

Winter Newsletter 2016

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. Find a trail to explore this spring 👇

#tbt to @allagashbrewing’s volunteer day in Rive

#tbt to @allagashbrewing’s volunteer day in Riverton Trolley Park last month! 🔨 We are incredibly grateful for Allagash’s support. Not only do they sponsor (and help maintain) the Riverton Trolley Park as one of our Adopt-a-Trail partners, but they are also sponsoring our new Healthier Neighborhoods for All program! Thank you, Allagash, for making our work possible 🍻

So excited to be here at the @idexx community expo

So excited to be here at the @idexx community expo! Proud to partner with these great people. #idexxcommunityimpact #portlandtrails

Every year, we respond to damage to the trails tha

Every year, we respond to damage to the trails that we can’t predict, like a tree falling onto a bridge. In these moments, we respond quickly to restore access to the trails. Our community of Portland Trails members makes this work possible and helps keep the trails in great shape for everyone to enjoy.

Want to support the trails too? Become a Portland Trails member! This month, our friends at @gorhamsavingsbank are matching all new memberships. There’s never been a better time to join! Learn more at the link in our bio.

Happy Bike to Work Day! ❤️🚲❤️

Happy Bike to Work Day! ❤️🚲❤️

Last month, we were fortunate to take a walk throu

Last month, we were fortunate to take a walk through the Fore River Sanctuary with two representatives from the Nyando Development Community Center for Environmental Conservation (NYADEC) in the Nyanza Province of Kenya. We talked about the importance of placemaking (particularly in urban green spaces) as well as the effects of climate change and flooding in both of our countries. It was wonderful to meet our new Kenyan colleagues, Sospeter Onunga and Benard Nyabua!

Meet Lauri and Ethan, two long-time Portland Trail

Meet Lauri and Ethan, two long-time Portland Trails members. Recently, we asked them why they’re members. Here’s what they had to say:

“We are Portland Trails members because extensive trail systems are critical to the health and vitality of our natural and urban environments. We love that Portland Trails keeps stretches of land wild and undeveloped while also promoting connectivity throughout the city. We also have full confidence in the capacity of the staff and board and are impressed by their commitment to making sure everyone feels like they belong on the trails.”

Want to join Lauri, Ethan, and the rest of Portland Trails’ 1,300+ members? If you become a new member during May, our friends at @gorhamsavingsbank will match it! Double your impact today at the link in our bio.

Yesterday, our Inclusion Coordinator, Angelique, g

Yesterday, our Inclusion Coordinator, Angelique, gave a presentation introducing the Portland Trails network to students in a Level 1 English class at @portlandadulted. Afterward, she led them on a sunny walk to the Eastern Prom Trail ☀️ For many of the students, it was the first time they’d been on a trail since moving to Portland! (Cue the selfies 📸) This is the first of several presentations & walks she’ll be leading at Portland Adult Education this month.

PS. Thank you to Selma, our Portuguese translator! She helped many of these new English learners understand how trails can be an important resource for our health.

This month, we have an opportunity for you to take

This month, we have an opportunity for you to take your love of the Portland Trails network one step further. If you become a new member during the month of May, our friends at @gorhamsavingsbank will match your membership! That means…
✅ your $35 individual membership becomes $70
✅ your $50 family membership becomes $100
✅ and any amount you donate beyond a membership will be doubled, too!

There has never been a better time to become a Portland Trails member. Join our trail blazers and change makers — and make twice the impact — today! Visit the link in our bio to become a member.

⚠️ There is a significant amount of flooding o

⚠️ There is a significant amount of flooding on the Stroudwater Trail! Sections of the trail will be impassable until the river levels return to normal. Please avoid using this trail until further notice. We will update you with information about any additional flooding as we continue to assess our trails.

⚠️ UPDATE: The Presumpscot River Preserve has also flooded, and sections of it are impassable!

⏰ Our Annual Meeting is tomorrow! Tune in from 6

⏰ Our Annual Meeting is tomorrow! Tune in from 6-7:00pm on Zoom for a multifaceted look at one of our most beloved trails - the Fore River Sanctuary. Passamaquoddy Language Keeper Dwayne Tomah will also be presenting about the Wabanaki connection to the land. We hope to see you there!

RSVP at the link in our bio to receive your Zoom link.

Our Earth Week Celebration, presented by @tcfcu_ma

Our Earth Week Celebration, presented by @tcfcu_maine, kicks off tomorrow! Be on the lookout for the chance to participate in the first activity of the week: voting for your favorite trail 🗳

You can check out the full lineup of Earth Week events at the link in our bio. Let’s celebrate the Earth, trails, and sustainability together! 🌎 #portlandtrailsearthweek

We ❤️ our 🌎! That’s why we can’t wait t

We ❤️ our 🌎! That’s why we can’t wait to celebrate #EarthWeek with you next week. From 4/17 to 4/22, we’ll feature daily activities that celebrate the earth, trails, and community. The week will culminate in a city-wide #EarthDay Celebration in Payson Park, hosted by @cityportland 🎉 See the full calendar of events at the link in our bio.

Thank you to @tcfcu_maine for being our Earth Week Celebration presenting sponsor!

We’re hiring! Join the Portland Trails team and

We’re hiring! Join the Portland Trails team and help transform Greater Portland into a more walkable, bikeable, sustainable, and equitable place for all.

🌲Portland Trails is looking for its next Executive Director! The ED will provide staff leadership; lead and direct the organization’s efforts to fulfill its mission; and be responsible for administration, program management, and strategic planning. Might this be you?

🌲We’re also looking for one or two Seasonal Trail Crew Members to join the team this summer! Do you enjoy working outdoors and solving unique challenges on a daily basis? Trail Crew Members will conduct trail construction, trail maintenance, habitat enhancement, and other physical work throughout the trail network. Sound intriguing?

Read both job descriptions in full at the link in our bio!

We had so much fun tabling at the Trail Running Fi

We had so much fun tabling at the Trail Running Film Festival this weekend! It was wonderful to meet so many trail runners in our community 🌳 🏃‍♀️🌳

Thanks to @runawaysrunclub and @nerunnersalliance for inviting us!

Spotted blooming along the Fort Allen Steps 👀🌷 May your weekend be filled with moments of delight like this!

Happy spring! 🌱 Today is the vernal equinox, a

Happy spring! 🌱 Today is the vernal equinox, a day with equal daylight and darkness. Head to your favorite local trail today to celebrate the transition of the seasons 🌞

Why does @backcoveanimalhospital support Portland

Why does @backcoveanimalhospital support Portland Trails?

“We love nurturing the special bond between our clients and their pets. Helping Portland Trails maintain such a beautiful network of pet-friendly trails is an exciting way for us to support that bond, while also investing in our community."
-Matthew and Nicole Fortin, Owners and Veterinarians

Thanks for keeping all our furry friends happy and healthy! 🐶🐱🐹 You can check out their adopted trail in Evergreen Cemetery (moved from the Mid-Slope Trail, pictured here).

We are thrilled to share that Dana Totman has been

We are thrilled to share that Dana Totman has been named our Interim Executive Director! 🎉 He has decades of nonprofit leadership experience, enthusiasm for Portland Trails’ mission, and a passion for outdoor recreation. We’re lucky to have him join our team and help guide the organization through our leadership transition. Welcome, Dana!

To read the @mainebiz article about Dana’s hire, click the link in our bio.

Shoutout to one of our longtime Adopt-a-Trail part

Shoutout to one of our longtime Adopt-a-Trail partners, @bissellbrothers! This fall, they spent a day cleaning up and taking care of the Thompson’s Point Trail, their adopted trail that leads right to their door. Cheers to all @bissellbrothers does to support the trails and urban outdoor spaces! 🍻

In case you missed it, the white trail in the Fore

In case you missed it, the white trail in the Fore River Sanctuary has reopened! All the bridges are back in place (shoutout to our amazing volunteers), so you can resume your runs, walks, and bike rides 😃

Three cheers for our bridge repair crew! 👏👏👏 Today, an awesome group of volunteers helped restore two bridges in the Fore River Sanctuary that had been displaced during last month’s rain and wind storm. The trail is now officially passable once again!

Maintaining the trail network is only possible with many hands. Volunteers make it happen, whether it’s building a bridge or pulling one out of the marsh! Today, we’re feeling extra thankful for everyone who has ever helped us care for the trails.

🔨Volunteer opportunity! 🔨 This Tuesday, Ja

🔨Volunteer opportunity! 🔨

This Tuesday, Jan. 10th from 11am to 1pm, we’re gathering a group of trail volunteers to help reposition several bridges in the Fore River Sanctuary that were moved out of place due to high tides and flooding last month. Your help will make this trail passable once again!

To volunteer, sign up using the link in our bio. Please note that we only have space for a limited number of volunteers.

The perfect spot to reflect on the past year and d

The perfect spot to reflect on the past year and dream up possibilities for the new year ✨ Which trails are your favorite to visit in the winter?

🚫 Due to last Friday’s storm, one of the brid

🚫 Due to last Friday’s storm, one of the bridges in the Fore River Sanctuary has been washed away. The trail is impassible at this time and likely won’t be back to normal for a few weeks. Please be safe and plan your visits to the trail accordingly! Swipe for a map.

If you ever find damage to the trails, let us know! Send us a direct message or send an email to info@trails.org.

Did you know… 🌲 There’s a trail within at l

Did you know…
🌲 There’s a trail within at least half a mile of every residence in Portland!
🌲 The trail network is used over one million times each year!
🌲 In 2022, over 500 volunteers helped maintain 70+ miles of trails!

This year on the trails, families explored nature together, commuters bikes to work, runners enjoyed space to exercise, and every trail user found community, solitude, and peace. Keeping the trail network free, open, and well-maintained is only possible with the support of many in our community. Make your end-of-year gift to Portland Trails today by visiting the link in our bio.

We can’t end the year without thanking one of ou

We can’t end the year without thanking one of our biggest sponsors, @martinspointhealthcare! They’re the Adopt-a-Trail partner of the Presumpscot Falls, they bring a volunteer crew to help with trail work every year, and they are our presenting sponsor for the Holiday Dash 5K! Their partnership is vital to the work we’re able to do each year. Thank you for all you do, Martin’s Point!!! 👏👏👏

This was the reaction of our Fundraising Assistant

This was the reaction of our Fundraising Assistant, Mo, when we told him we reached our $25,000 challenge match 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made new or increased donations! They’ve been doubled by our Board of Trustees.

There’s still time to give to Portland Trails’ 2022 Annual Fund! Click the link in our bio to donate today and support more transformative trail projects in 2023. It would make Mo’s tail wag!

We’re still basking in the glow of last weekend’s Holiday Dash 5K! ❄️ Thanks to everyone who braved the cold for a fun run along the ocean. We’re so grateful to have you all as part of our wonderful community.

There was some extra cheer at the post-race brunch at @riraportland! Thank you to all our beer sponsors for helping our runners toast to a race well run 🍻 @baxterbrewing @foulmouthedbeer @shipyardbrewing @guinness @oronobrewingcompany @foreriverbrewing @risingtidebeer @lonepinebrewing

We're ringing our bells for our Holiday Dash 5K sp

We're ringing our bells for our Holiday Dash 5K sponsors!🛎🎉
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor @martinspointhealthcare for their generous partnership, and their second annual sponsorship of this race! Thank you to Snowman Sponsor @startingline207, and Snowball Sponsors @@floatharder, @cportcu, @machiassavings, and @norwaysavings. Also, a big shout-out to our media sponsor @themainemag and @athleticbrewing! These important partners make this event possible! #holidaydash5k #portlandme #funrun #supportthetrails

It’s almost time for the Holiday Dash 5K! ❄️

It’s almost time for the Holiday Dash 5K! ❄️ There are still a few spots available for you to join us for this silly and chilly winter celebration. The race is THIS Sunday, Dec. 11th at 11am. See you there? 🏃‍♀️

Sign up at the link in our bio!

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