Calling all young environmentalists. The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking third to eighth grade Marion students to join its Junior Board Program.

Started in 2014, the Junior Board is a group of young members who want to increase environmental awareness and involvement among their peers. They aim to share the SLT mission, to host events and to participate in activities on properties owned by the Trust.

The Junior Board meets on the third Wednesday, ten months of the year, September to October and January to August.

Meetings are held either on the trails or in the SLT office. Activities include the annual Halloween preparation and event, snowshoeing, bird watching, bee hotel building and maintenance, tree identification activities, the annual Easter egg hunt, and assistance and participation in Sippican Lands Trust events throughout the year.

Those who have an interest may send in an application form to the Sippican Lands Trust office at 354 Front St., Marion. Applications are available on the SLT website, www.sippicanlandstrust.org, at the SLT office, in the Taber Library entrance and in Uncle Jon’s.

Applications are due by Sept. 1 for election to the Junior Board. Participants will be notified by Sept. 10. There is a $25 membership fee.

All applicants should attach a check made out to the Sippican Lands Trust. If not selected this year, the check will be returned and applicants will be put on a waiting list.

The Trust strives to acquire, protect and maintain natural areas in Marion. Its purpose is to conserve land, protect habitat and offer public access to the beautiful, protected lands of our town. Currently, its main focus is to develop more events and educational programs for nature lovers of all ages.

For more information, call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org.