MAINE — Although spring may seem far away, it’s just around the corner! As the fieldwork season approaches, we’re excited to offer a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities with the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust. Whether you love being outdoors, enjoy working with your hands, or want to contribute to conservation efforts in your community, there’s a role for you.

Join us and make a difference—connect with nature, meet like-minded people, and help protect our local lands and trails.

Water Quality Monitor Volunteers Needed: Water quality monitoring volunteers collect water samples and data every other Saturday morning, typically from 7 am-9 am, from mid-May through mid-September. You do not need to be available for all 10 volunteer date.

Fish Migration Ambassadors: Mill Brook supports the largest migratory fish run from Casco Bay for 2-3 weeks in May/June and thousands of visitors come to see the fish migration at our Mill Brook Preserve. Ambassadors will engage with visitors at the two fish viewing pools, welcoming visitors, answering questions, and supporting a successful fish migration. Volunteer shifts will be from mid-May to mid-June, and hours are flexible.

Fish Count Volunteers: We are working in collaboration with USM and the Department of Marine Resources to support ongoing research on the largest fish migration from Casco Bay. You can support these efforts by becoming a Fish Count volunteer. Volunteers count fish as they enter Highland Lake in Westbrook for 30 minutes at a time mid-May to mid-June.

Spring Trail Work Days: We always have projects happening on our preserves during the spring, summer, and fall. You can volunteer on your own or with a small group, whatever fits your interest and schedule.

For volunteer inquiries, email Program Manager, Toby Jacobs. To volunteer, see PRLT’s website.