Midcoast Conservancy has begun installing new roadside signs to improve visibility of its public-access preserves. Trout Brook Preserve in Alna, Stetser Preserve in Jefferson and Griggs Preserve in Newcastle are the first to receive new signage and new brochures in their kiosks; another 33 signs will go up along the roadside of other preserves. Damariscotta–based graphic designer Karen Goetting created both the signs and the brochures.

The new signs and brochures will make it easier to find and enjoy preserves. They are part of a bigger project to create new brochures for all 11 preserves that have trails, and create clear, consistent signage at all of the conservancy’s properties.

Each new brochure has an updated trail map and offers some history of the preserve, things visitors might see, and what to know while visiting. The eye-catching roadside signs showcase the name of the preserve and have symbols on the best activities to do there. 

“We are excited about this opportunity to make it easier for Midcoast Maine residents and visitors to find and enjoy Midcoast Conservancy's beautiful public access preserves." says Director of Land Conservation Anna Fiedler.

Volunteers are needed to help put up the signs. Please contact Jess at mcc@midcoastconservancy.org if interested. For more on the preserves, go to https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/explore/land-water-trails/.

The project is funded by a generous grant from the Midcoast Public Health Council through a partnership with Maine CDC. This project was also made possible through the service of Maine Conservation Corps Environmental Steward Jess Richards, who led the project.