The public is invited to The Lincoln Home on Monday, Nov. 28, from 3 to 4 p.m., to a presentation by Chewonki on Predators: The…
Outdoors
Hannah Chamberlain has had some hands-on experience in land conservation.
In 2015, she hiked the entire Appalachian…
On Sunday, Jan. 29, Midcoast Conservancy will host the sixth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate,…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Volunteer Awards, to be presented at its annual meeting and volunteer appreciation, Dec. 8 at Wavus Camp. Each award…
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is pleased to announce that they are offering a Fall Bird Walk on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. Participants will…
A small cluster of people gathered at Porter Preserve in Trevett on a crisp Monday morning on Nov. 7 to share a new kind of walking experience sponsored by the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT).…
Taking in the view at the summit of the Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport for the first time is awe-inspiring.
The preserve is a part of the Coastal Mountains Land Trust. Visiting it makes…
Damariscotta River Association (DRA) welcomed over 350 students, teachers and parents from ten local schools into their Wabanaki Education Program…
In order to help get kids and families outside having fun in the snow, Midcoast Conservancy is partnering with the Outdoor Sports Institute to lease affordable, quality cross country ski equipment…
Tower rededicated as a World War I memorial
CAMDEN — It was cold and blustery Sunday, Oct. 23 at the top of Mt. Battie, but that did not stop a crowd of people from attending a re-dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly…
For many people living in Midcoast Maine, the abundant opportunities to hike, cross-country ski, mountain bike or paddle are vital to why they live here and how they spend their free time. But for…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Halloween is commonly associated with the words trick or treat, candy, scary, pumpkins, and ghosts and ghouls. But for the past couple of years, the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) has added its…
Back by popular demand, Midcoast Conservancy will offer an introductory chainsaw safety class Oct. 29-30 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. This…
Boothbay Railway Village
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., the Boothbay Railway Village will once again be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight…
Discover the Midcoast
Autumn is a perfect time to head out on an early morning or afternoon walk in the woods or along the shoreline. The Porter Preserve on Barters Island is just the place for doing just that, whether…
If the extent of your knowledge about ticks is that you should tuck your pants cuffs into your socks when hiking, come to Midcoast Conservancy on Monday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.…
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
The 2016 fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reports moderate to high color spreading throughout Maine. Northern Maine and the western mountains…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to announce the addition of Hannah Chamberlain to its staff as its new land steward. Chamberlain brings a range of experience to…
The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association will continue its long-standing tradition of conducting "Old-Fashioned Fall Turkey Shoots" starting Oct. 2 and will…
Discover the Midcoast
The full Harvest Moon has come and gone, and the autumnal equinox has arrived, meaning shorter, cooler days that are ideal for early morning or midday hiking.
Just over the Boothbay line on…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) has built two new footbridges at the Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island.
The work was completed during the week of Sept. 12 by volunteers from the…
For kids who know how to ride a bike but want to take their skills a little further, come explore new places with the Mountain Bike Youth Camp at…
Time to get next year’s firewood ready for seasoning! Midcoast Conservancy will offer a Chainsaw Safety class Oct. 29 and 30 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC). This class is…
Midcoast Conservancy will host the sixth annual Race through the Woods trail race on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in…
Dry conditions have kept tick populations subdued over much of the state but the midcoast, including Lincoln County, continues to see high rates of Lyme disease and record levels of anaplasmosis,…
Midcoast Conservancy is holding a workshop on Identification Skill for Foraging Wild Mushrooms on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maine is a land of diverse and plentiful forests,…
Midcoast Conservancy will host a full moon paddle at its Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy the silvery glow from canoes…
Discover the Midcoast
Hundreds of motorists pass the Marsh River Bog Preserve every day but few stop to explore this interesting 54-acre property maintained by the Damariscotta River Association.
The preserve,…
Fern identification is fun and easy! Unlike flowering plants -- with leaves, buds, and flowers to remember at different times of year -- ferns look pretty much the same all season long, so there…
On Sept. 10, The Morris Farm Trust of Wiscasset will hold its 17th annual Tour de Farms, a cycling and car tour through the scenic farmland of Maine’s Midcoast with…
Midcoast Conservancy/Hidden Valley Nature Center
Are you yearning to learn a new skill? Have you been thinking about building a small barn, work space, utility shed, or open air covered patio? Do you marvel at the simple structural design of…
Discover the Midcoast
Just a short distance from busy U.S. Route 1 in Newcastle are the Marsh River and Marsh River Bog preserves. The 70-acre Marsh River Preserve includes a mile-long Interpretive Trail and is managed…
The Coastal Humane Society is preparing for its 11th annual Paws for a Cause 5K, Walk and Festival at L.L.Bean, taking place Saturday, August 27.…
An Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) official said July 28, he is hoping for a meeting of the Head Tide Dam Committee in the latter part of August. The meeting would be to hear a new presentation…
Saturday, July 30 will be a busy day in Boothbay Harbor, especially for dogs.
That day marks the 4th annual Mutt Scrub, hosted by…
The inaugural Maine Summer Adventure Race took place on July 23, offering a full- or half-day of exploration of the woods and lakes around Midcoast Conservancy…
Discover the Midcoast
It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re exploring Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle for the first time or even for those rediscovering it.
The 500-acre preserve popular with locals and…
It is time for Kennebec Estuary Land Trust's (KELT) most popular summertime event on Wednesday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at…
Summer 2016
Caroline Clark has been traveling through Wiscasset to get to New Harbor and other places about 80 years, but never stopped at the waterfront. She’s always wanted to and on Sunday, her 86th…
The Great Falls Balloon Festival will host its 24th annual celebration Aug. 19-21 at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston and Festival Plaza in Auburn. The mission of this annual community event…
Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
If it seems like you are seeing a lot more bald eagles in Lincoln County, it’s not your imagination.
Not that long ago, a bald eagle sighting was cause for excited comment. Today it’s almost…
Openings remain for youth organizations, church groups, veterans and other organizations to take group tours of the “Rise Above” Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in August at Wiscasset Municipal Airport.…
Lucia Droby lives in a veritable garden of wonders. Her home, on Pleasant Street in Wiscasset, looks out over a courtyard full of delightful garden accessories, some old, some new, a variety of…
A kayak race took place on July 2. It started at the Sherman Lake rest area on Route 1 in Newcastle, and wrapped up 6.5 miles down the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset Harbor.
Organized by Scott…
Midcoast Conservancy
Join the experts on Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a workshop on Women and Our Woods, an informative and interactive program dedicated to empowering…
On Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts will host their 22nd…
Midcoast Conservancy
Do you live near a lake or pond? Have you noticed any erosion on your property, or dirty water running toward the lake after rain storms? The Youth Conservation Corps is here to help!
The…
Discover the Midcoast
Bristol is home to several enjoyable land trusts on the Pemaquid Pennisula, one of those being Bass Rock Preserve along the shore of Muscongus Bay.
The wooded 10-acre preserve is part of the…
