Upcoming events.

IIT Soup & Talk!
Dec
1

IIT Soup & Talk!

IIT’s Soup & Talk series is back for another Winter and happening every first Monday of the month through March! Join IIT to break bread, learn and share stories of your time on the preserves.

December’s Soup & Talk will focus on the Elaine’s Trail at the Hutchins Marsh Preserve. HUGE changes are happening at the Marsh. So bring your appetite, questions and stories and join us on December 1st at the ICC Cafe.

IIT will provide soup and bread, always with a vegetarian option. Bring your own beverages and a side or dessert to share, if you’d like. We look forward to sharing with you!

https://www.islesboroislandstrust.org/events contact Chloe Joule at cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org for more information.

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A Wreath Making Workshop - Saturday, December 6, 9:00 - 11:00am @ Turtle Head Preserve
Dec
6

A Wreath Making Workshop - Saturday, December 6, 9:00 - 11:00am @ Turtle Head Preserve

December is here, says the seasonal nip in the air! It’s time to collect greens and create a holiday wreath.

     We’ll start our morning at the Turtle Head Preserve to talk about the different kinds of greens one may choose to use and collect them. Then, we will take our freshly cut greens to Chloe Joule’s home on the Bluff Road to assemble our wreaths. IIT provides wreath rings and wire. Bring any other decorations you would like to add (pinecones, berries, ribbons, etc).

Space and supplies are limited! Contact Chloe Joule at cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org / (207) 734-6907 to save your spot.

https://www.islesboroislandstrust.org/events

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Halloween StoryWalk® at the Narrows Preserve
Oct
23

Halloween StoryWalk® at the Narrows Preserve

Join IIT and the ALP Library for our fifth year of Halloween-themed StoryWalk®! Through the month of October, view the book Just Say
Boo, written by Susan Hood and illustrated by Jed Henry, at IIT's Narrows Preserve.

As an extra treat, a Spooky StoryWalk® Event will be held at IIT’s Narrows Preserve on Thursday, October 23rd, from 5-6:30pm. Dress in costume and join us to walk and read - with hot cider and treats!

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Art in Nature Fall Series - Autumnal Gouache Workshop
Oct
5

Art in Nature Fall Series - Autumnal Gouache Workshop

Local Artist, Corinna D’Schoto joins us again to demonstrate gouache! Gouache is a water-based paint that is known for its opacity. Whether you’re already familiar with it, or using it for the first time, join us for a fun and informative workshop.

Bring a blanket, chair or something comfortable to sit on and join IIT and Corinna to take in the unique qualities of Islesboro’s Blueberry Hill this fall.

Space is for this workshop is limited. To sign up, contact Chloe Joule: cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org or (207) 734-6907).

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IIT Nature Center Informational Gathering
Oct
4

IIT Nature Center Informational Gathering

IIT is thrilled to be building a new office and classroom at our Blueberry Hill Preserve and we want to hear from you!

On Saturday, September 20 and again on October 4, IIT will be hosting an informational get together at the Alice L Pendleton Library.

Join IIT Executive Director, Chloe Joule, to enjoy coffee and goodies, hear about the new facility and ask questions.

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