Scarborough Land Trust expands Pleasant Hill Preserve by 25 acres

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 15, 2026

The Scarborough Land Trust again has expanded Pleasant Hill Preserve’s footprint by 25 acres, giving it a total of 211 acres. The preserve, located at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Fogg Road, is made up of open fields, woods and wetlands. Home to over 100 bird species and other wildlife, it is part of 500 acres of contiguous conserved land that includes the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The preserve has 2.4 miles of public trails for hiking, wildlife watching, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Rhonda and Jim Finely sold the 25 acres to the trust for less than the fair market value to conserve the land.