The mission of the Falmouth Land Trust  is to preserve and care for natural and agricultural lands in perpetuity, to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife, to advance the quality of life for all in our community, and to educate the public on the history and stewardship of protected lands. 

The Falmouth Land Trust pledges itself to become a resource for all people and all groups wishing to access, enjoy, and protect natural lands. To find out more about this commitment, please click here .  

Falmouth Land Trust is part of the Momentum Conservation's Climate Change Observatory Network , a photo monitoring program designed to work with environmental organizations and communities to assist with the observation, measurement and documentation of long-term climate change trends and climate adaptation projects.  

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Invasive species pose a threat to biodiversity as they propagate and outcompete natural vegetation. Photos captured at this site help montitor invasive species and our ongoing work to remove and manage them in order to restore native plants to create a healthy ecosystem. 

We hope you will contribute photos everytime you visit and encourage others to participate.  

Morrill Stillings Bird Sanctuary is one of the oldest farms in Falmouth. Deeds indicate the land was originally purchased in the early 1700s by Samuel Waldo, a wealthy king pine trader who bought masts in the region for the King of England. In 1798, John Morrill Jr purchased the property and built a house. His family, and eventually his daughters, farmed it well into the 1800s. From the 1800s -1900s, the farm was a productive place for agriculture as indicated by the inspiring twenty foot wide stone wall surrounding much of the 15- acre field. The farm had livestock, apple and pear trees; and grew peonies that were sold to the Boston and New York markets. Based on aerial photography, the property appears to have had an orchard in the field west of the current residence as early as 1940 and as late as 1987. 

There are so many ways you can join FLT and get involved. Learn about our Volunteer opportunities and/or join us at an FLT event.  

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Morrill Stillings Bird Sanctuary

Blackstrap Hill Preserve is a 280 acre preserve that abuts Blackstrap Community Forest, which together form a 600 acre parcel with miles of beautiful trails in Falmouth.  

The observatory post overlooks the waterfall that runs along the Waterfall Trail.  Photos taken at this site will help us monitor and capture changes in flow as seasonal shifts, droughts, and storm events change over time. 

We hope you will contribute photos everytime you visit and encourage others to participate. 

There are so many ways you can join FLT and get involved. Learn about our Volunteer opportunities and/or join us at an FLT event. 

Blackstrap Hill Preserve

This Climate Change Observatory site is positioned to monitor both invasive plant growth and water level changes. It is located at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine where Falmouth Land Trust (FLT) holds the conservation easement.. 

Invasive plants such as phragmites, buckthorn, and bittersweet have been identified in this area and will likely spread without intervention. The water line is also visible from this post, allowing observers to note the tidal and water level changes in the salt marsh over time.  Ongoing monitoring and documentation at this site help us make more informed decisions that enhance adaptation stragegies.

We appreciate you contributing photos everytime you visit and encouraging others to participate.  

There are so many ways you can can support and contribute to building our community resilience to climate change.  Learn all the ways you can get involved with Maine Audubon at Gilsland Farm, and learn about FLT volunteer opportunities or join us at an FLT event or Maine Audubon event .

This project site is a collaboration between Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm, Falmouth Land Trust, and the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative.

Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.

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