For nine years, Kieve-Wavus has hosted veterans and their families who want to take a much needed respite from their daily lives and visit our residential camps on the shores of Damariscotta Lake…
Outdoors
The Boothbay Region YMCA, in partnership with the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA, are offering a combined and expanded summer camp experience – with…
Taking a Midcoast Hike
There are a number of high hills along Maine’s Midcoast referred to as mountains. They include Mount Hunger in Edgecomb, Morse Mountain in Phippsburg and Higgins Mountain in Georgetown — all of…
There is still time for runners of all levels to join Midcoast Conservancy’s annual Spring Trail Running Training Series, starting April 19 and held for six consecutive Wednesdays until May 24, at…
On April 27, 28 and 29, Midcoast Conservancy will offer a free fat bike camp in Wiscasset. The camp is perfect for kids ages 9 to 14 who know how to ride a bike but want to take their skills a…
The Native American Wabanaki tribes, or “People of the Dawnland,” have inhabited the coastal and riverine environment of this region for at least the last 12,000…
Midcoast Conservancy
Every spring our woods and meadows resound with a chorus of birdsong. Join bird enthusiast Jody Telfair for a three-session workshop to learn more about spring songbirds. This class can deepen the…
Hildy Ellis, coordinator at Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, will lead visitors on a walk…
Midcoast Steward alumnus Caren Clark cares deeply about Midcoast Maine and community. During her nine years of service on the board of Medomak Valley Land Trust (MVLT), she…
The public is invited to attend the annual meeting and membership celebration of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) on Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Join…
The Boothbay Region YMCA and Central Lincoln County YMCA are partnering again this summer to provide the best summer ever for children and teens in Lincoln County. Summer camp at the Y is a place…
First National Bank has a long history of supporting community causes and has once again stepped forward at the beginning of another important project, this time to lend its leadership support to…
Whether on skis or in running shoes, Midcoast Conservancy has a schedule of racing opportunities this year for athletes at all levels. What they all have in common is the opportunity to enjoy the…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Somerset County…
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. ~ Rachel Carson
In July 2005, Sara Leone, a vibrant young woman from…
Discover the midcoast
The Presidents’ Day holiday found us enjoying the natural beauty of Reid State Park in Georgetown. It’s open to visitors year-round.
Before leaving Wiscasset, we checked the weather…
With the recent abundance of snow, there has never been a better time to head to Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson for wonderful outdoor…
2017 CLC and Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camp Guide is now available. Learn about all of the incredible camp opportunities offered.
At the Y, we know that every summer can be the best…
Saturday was Alice Giles’ first Wiscasset Winterfest. It was also the first for the 7-month-old Wiscasset girl’s parents, William and Holly Giles.
The family was bundled, standing near a…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) launched its inaugural crowdfunding campaign on Jan. 10 and is closing in on 50 percent of the $15,000 fundraising goal. With…
Midcoast Conservancy and Maine Farmland Trust will lead a farm snowshoe event and discussion on Sunday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Rolling Acres Farm in Jefferson.
The snowshoe event…
Even in the dead of winter, the natural world is brimming with activity! All one needs to do is look for the signs animals leave behind. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public…
Damariscotta River Association is celebrating Great Maine Outdoor Weekend and invites the public to come enjoy a variety of winter activities on…
Local artist Carolyn Gabbe has joined the board of Midcoast Conservancy. Prior to her painting career, Gabbe spent…
Many owls, especially some of our common owls in Maine, actually breed in the middle of winter, so now is prime time to go on an owl prowl. A full moon makes it even better! Join Midcoast…
Jessica Richards has joined the Midcoast Conservancy staff through a position with the Maine Conservation Corps, whose mission …
An annual trek along this historic canal is a real treat for nature lovers and local history buffs alike. The public is invited to explore the scenery and history of Bath's Peterson Canal on…
Newcastle Board of Selectmen
The Newcastle Board of Selectmen agreed Jan. 23 to start logging the site surrounding the old town dump to create a new recreation area there.
The parcel, about 43 acres, is on the north…
For those with a passion for conservation, Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is offering a unique overview of natural resource topics and…
Discover the Midcoast
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday found us enjoying the January thaw by hiking the Spirit Pond Preserve in Phippsburg.
Scores of people drive by it on their way to Popham Beach. It’s…
Boy Scouts working on their Eagle Scout service projects in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Somerset and Franklin counties in 2016 provided more than 6,500…
It’s not too late to register for the sixth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon at Hidden Valley Nature Center Sunday, Jan. 29. Midcoast Conservancy will host this fun-filled day of skiing, shooting…
Garrett Coffin brought hot dogs and steak for sons Ivan, 11, and Chase, 9, and him to enjoy on their afternoon of ice fishing on Damariscotta Lake in Newcastle Sunday.
In addition to the…
Many owls, especially some of our common owls in Maine, actually breed in the middle of winter, so now is prime time to go on an owl prowl. A full moon makes it…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens announced Wednesday it has received a generous gift of land from an anonymous donor. The 24.81 acre…
Last Saturday, we joined throngs of other birders who headed over to Rockland to look for some rare birds. Two pink-footed geese had been spotted a week or so before and had been…
The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) recently welcomed Jessica Richards to serve as an environmental steward and AmeriCorps volunteer for a 45-week, 1700-hour term of…
Crowdfunding has become the go-to amateur fundraising platform. GoFundMe, Kickstarter, Indiegogo; most everyone has seen one, donated to one, or…
Oxbow Brewing Company has released Catalyst, its first bottle of the year. The barrel-aged farmhouse ale features estate honey from the farmhouse brewery located in Newcastle.
Oxbow will…
As part of its growing Outdoor Adventure & Learning Hubs programming, Midcoast Conservancy is offering a number of opportunities for kids and their families to…
Sunday, Jan. 29, Midcoast Conservancy will host the sixth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Skiers of all abilities are encouraged to register, either individually or as…
Discover the Midcoast
Two days after Christmas found us exploring the trails of the Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve, one of the many properties under the stewardship of the Boothbay Region Land Trust.
The winter…
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 5-7 p.m., Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon snowshoe hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Enjoy a crisp evening illuminated…
Discover the Midcoast
Just before we got our first real taste of winter, we hiked the Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay. Since our visit, it’s snowed — twice in fact!
Like the other preserves and land trusts we’ve…
Now that there’s some snow on the ground, it’s really time to get out the cross-country skis and take to the trails. Midcoast Conservancy is offering three ski clinics, two for kids and another…
Discover the midcoast
Walking the beach for many people has become a year-round outdoor activity. Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg is one that’s close by, featuring several miles of coastline to enjoy in the…
In a sure sign of the changing seasons, more than twenty volunteers met Nov. 5 at Damariscotta River Association’s (DRA) Round Top Farm on Business Route 1 to begin this winter’s assembly of the…
The Wiscasset Snowmobile Club will hold a Yankee Swap Christmas Potluck meeting at its clubhouse on Recycle Way next to the Recycle Center on Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Members and non-members who ride…
When there’s no school, what could be better than roaming outdoors, exploring nature and playing games? Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is offering just that opportunity during teacher…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow opened to a wide-eyed, appreciative crowd of hundreds Thursday, Nov. 17 at its special preview event, before the…
