Events Calendar | Blue Hill Heritage Trust

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	September 2026
		1	2	3 No Volunteer Day This Week No Volunteer Day This Week September 3, 2026 See more details	4	5
6	7	8	9 EVENT FULL Plein Air Painting with Watercolor and Oils - Leslie Anderson EVENT FULL Plein Air Painting with Watercolor and Oils - Leslie Anderson September 9, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Caterpillar Hill Overlook, 328 Caterpillar Hill Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676, USA Plein Air Painting in Watercolor and Oils on Caterpillar Hill with Leslie Anderson Wednesday, September 9 (rain date Friday September 11), 9 am-12 pm Join Sedgwick artist Leslie Anderson for a fun, three-hour exploration of outdoor landscape painting, what the French call "en plein air," at BHHT's Caterpillar Hill overlook. Painting the landscape can be overwhelming, and this workshop will help you choose a focal point by using a viewfinder, refine your composition through thumbnail sketches, and produce a finished painting in three hours using big brushes. Participants should have some experience in plein air painting. Materials list will be sent to participants in advance of the program. This event is free but space is limited to 8 painters. Registration is required. Sign up HERE. About Leslie: Leslie Anderson started painting when she retired from high tech 20 years ago and has never looked back. Starting with watercolors and later moving to oils, her vibrant, colorful paintings are internationally collected. She maintains studios in Sedgwick and Portland, Maine. See more details	10 BHHT Volunteer Day at Blue Hill Mountain BHHT Volunteer Day at Blue Hill Mountain September 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a rewarding afternoon outdoors on Thursday, September 10th from 1–4 PM at Blue Hill Mountain! Help us protect this special place while enjoying fresh air, great company, and hands-on conservation work. Invasive plants are an increasing challenge across Maine, and Blue Hill Mountain is no exception. We’ll be working together to cut back invasive bittersweet, helping restore native habitats. Volunteers will work in small groups across different areas of the mountain, including fields and trails. We’ll gather at the Hayes Trail parking lot (the large lot at the top of the hill). Can’t make it right at 1 PM? No problem—feel free to join us anytime during the afternoon. Just look for our groups in the field or along the trail. We recommend that volunteers bring/wear water, work gloves and sturdy boots or closed-toed shoes and hand clippers/loppers (if you have them.) Don’t have tools or gloves? We’ve got extras available, along with drinks and snacks! Everyone is welcome—no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand new, we’d love to have you. *RSVP- Please email us if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount. FMI: stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org or call our office at 374-5118. Weather note: If it rains, Friday, September 11th, it will be the rain date. Keep an eye on your email for updates. See more details	11 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details RAIN DATE Plein Air Painting with Watercolor and Oils - Leslie Anderson RAIN DATE Plein Air Painting with Watercolor and Oils - Leslie Anderson September 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Caterpillar Hill Overlook, 328 Caterpillar Hill Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676, USA RAIN DATE This event will only occur if original date (September 9) is canceled due to rain. Plein Air Painting in Watercolor and Oils on Caterpillar Hill with Leslie Anderson Wednesday, September 9 (rain date Friday September 11), 9 am-12 pm Join Sedgwick artist Leslie Anderson for a fun, three-hour exploration of outdoor landscape painting, what the French call "en plein air," at BHHT's Caterpillar Hill overlook. Painting the landscape can be overwhelming, and this workshop will help you choose a focal point by using a viewfinder, refine your composition through thumbnail sketches, and produce a finished painting in three hours using big brushes. Participants should have some experience in plein air painting. Materials list will be sent to participants in advance of the program. This event is free but space is limited to 8 painters. Registration is required. Sign up HERE. About Leslie: Leslie Anderson started painting when she retired from high tech 20 years ago and has never looked back. Starting with watercolors and later moving to oils, her vibrant, colorful paintings are internationally collected. She maintains studios in Sedgwick and Portland, Maine. See more details	12 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details
13 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	14 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	15 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	16 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	17 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details BHHT Volunteer Day at Walker Pond - Brooksville BHHT Volunteer Day at Walker Pond - Brooksville September 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a hands-on afternoon of trail improvement on Thursday, September 17th from 1–4 PM at our new property on Walker Pond in Brooksville. Help us enhance this beautiful property and make it even more enjoyable for visitors. We’re preparing the preserve for an upcoming new trail. Volunteer tasks may include: • Clearing and widening sections of trail • Digging and shaping trail surfaces • Trimming vegetation We’ll gather at the Walker Pond trail parking lot in Brooksville. We recommend that volunteers bring/wear water, work gloves and sturdy boots or closed-toed shoes (the terrain may be wet.) We’ll provide all tools, plus extra gloves, drinks, and snacks. Everyone is welcome—no experience necessary. Whether you can stay for the whole time or just drop in, we’d love to have you! RSVP- Please email us if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount. FMI: email stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org or call our office at 374-5118 Weather note: If it rains, we’ll shift to Friday, September 18th. Keep an eye on your email for updates. See more details	18 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	19 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with the Shaw Institute Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with the Shaw Institute September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 99 Cross Rd, Surry, ME 04684, USA Celebrate Maine Coastal Cleanup month with the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust. All community members are welcome to participate. Bags and gloves will be provided. Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for both the outdoor weather and the tasks involved. Rain date: Sunday, September 20. No registration required. For additional details or inquiries, please contact: BHHT Office: info@bluehillheritagetrust.org or (207)374-5118 Shaw Institute: info@shawinstitute.org or (207) 374-2135 Location: Carter Nature Preserve, 99 Cross Rd, Surry, ME 04684 See more details
20 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details RAIN DATE Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with the Shaw Institute RAIN DATE Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with the Shaw Institute September 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 99 Cross Rd, Surry, ME 04684, USA RAIN DATE This event will only occur if original date (September 19) is canceled due to rain. Celebrate Maine Coastal Cleanup month with the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust. All community members are welcome to participate. Bags and gloves will be provided. Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for both the outdoor weather and the tasks involved. No registration required. For additional details or inquiries, please contact: BHHT Office: info@bluehillheritagetrust.org or (207)374-5118 Shaw Institute: info@shawinstitute.org or (207) 374-2135 Location: Carter Nature Preserve, 99 Cross Rd, Surry, ME 04684 See more details	21 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	22 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	23 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	24 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details Get Outside & Make a Difference: BHHT Volunteer Day at Ferry Landing Get Outside & Make a Difference: BHHT Volunteer Day at Ferry Landing September 24, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a fun and impactful afternoon on Thursday, September 24th from 1–4 PM at Ferry Landing Natural Area in Brooksville! Spend some time outdoors, meet great people, and help us care for this beautiful coastal property. We’ll be tackling invasive multiflora rose, clipping and pulling back these thorny plants to help native species thrive. Thanks to volunteers like you, we made great progress last year—and we’re excited to keep the momentum going as we work toward removing it from the property over time. We’ll gather at the Ferry Road parking area. We recommend that volunteers bring/wear water, work gloves, long-sleeves (to guard against thorny plant) and sturdy boots or closed-toed shoes (the terrain will be wet with woody debris.) We’ll provide all the tools you’ll need, plus extra support along the way. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get a little exercise, and make a real difference. No experience needed—just bring your energy and willingness to help! RSVP: Please email us if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount. FMI: stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org or call our office at 374-5118 Weather note: if weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move to Friday, September 25th—keep an eye on your email for updates See more details	25 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	26 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details
27 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	28 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	29 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details	30 Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library Storybook Trail with the Brooksville Free Public Library September 11, 2026 - September 30, 2026 @ 836 Bagaduce Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617, USA Join the Brooksville Free Public Library and the Blue Hill Heritage Trust for a fun and family-friendly Storybook Trail along BHHT's Meadow Brook - Mill Stream trail in Brooksville. Enjoy a walk through nature as you read a story along the trail. Our MBMS trail has increased accessibility features and is great for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's the perfect way to combine the joy of reading with the beauty of the outdoors. Once you complete the trail, head over to the Brooksville Free Public Library to collect your prize! See more details

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