You are invited to join MDIFW Biologist John Veal at the Scarborough Marsh Management Area (WMA) next Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am to learn how MDIFW manages early successional habitat in southern Maine for various bird and mammal species, including the state endangered New England cottontail rabbit.  Biologists will lead this two-mile outing along the mostly flat, well maintained Eastern Trail to share landscape features and improvements made to help marsh and shrubland species survive,  The event is taking place at the Scarborough Wildlife Management Area on the Eastern Trail.

Biologists will dive into the historical land use and management of salt marshes and the surrounding land along with threats these regions face today.  Be sure to bring binoculars if you have them as it may be possible to see many types of birds or other wildlife during the outing.

To register for this outing, if you have questions or require accommodation to participate in this program, please email education.IFW@maine.gov or call 207 – 592-0750.