Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Free Community Blueberry Pick!
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-25 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for our annual Free Community Blueberry Pick on Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25! Picking will take place 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. each day, with the exception of Wednesday, when the hours will be 1:00–7:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family and sign up for a time slot using the Blueberry Pick Sign-Up Form HERE. Signing up helps us plan for the event and care for the blueberry fields while making sure everyone has a great picking experience.
Location: Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd., Rockport, Maine
Please bring: Picking containers, water, and sun protection.
Please leave your pets and rakes at home.

Blueberry Tales with Miss Amy
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Coastal Mountains Land Trust and the Camden Public Library will team up for a summertime tradition of storytelling at Beech Hill on Thursday, July 23 from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Children’s librarian Miss Amy, will bring a selection of much-loved blueberry stories up to the top of the hill, and will read them aloud as your kiddos munch on our blueberries. Free and open to all ages.

Happy Wanderers: Meadow Brook Preserve
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Meadow Brook Preserve, Swanville, ME 04915, USA
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and and MaineHealth’s Community Health program on a guided hike along the trails of Meadow Brook Preserve in Swanville. The trail has minimal elevation gain and winds through a variety of mature and newer forests and wetlands, with unique views into the wetlands around Hurds Pond.
This hike is part of the Happy Wanderers walking series, which explores preserves and trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. Led by longtime CMLT member Bindy Pendleton, these hikes offer a chance to learn more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region.
All are welcome!
Registration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule, please visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026
Bring: Water, tick and insect protection, and binoculars if you have them.
Directions: From downtown Belfast, take High Street north out of town. Cross Route 1 and continue as the road turns into City Point Road, and then Oak Hill Road (stay right at the fork). After passing the Rail Trail City Point parking lot, reset your odometer, and continue 2.2 miles, the parking lot is on the right.

Stargazing Party on Beech Hill
2026-08-17 19:00 - 21:00
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust, the Camden Public Library and the Central Maine Astronomical Society for a magical evening under the stars at Beech Hill Preserve at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17.
The evening will begin with a storytime led by Miss Amy from the Camden Public Library, followed by stargazing with local astronomer Tom Bucci and fellow members of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Explore the night sky through telescopes, learn about constellations and celestial wonders, and enjoy the beauty of Beech Hill after sunset.
This free event is open to all ages. Bring a blanket or camp chair, a flashlight, and warm layers. Please leave dogs at home.

Arts on the Hill: Hot Suppers
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME 04856, USA
Join the Hot Suppers for an evening of live music at Beech Hill Preserve at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, as part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill series.
The Hot Suppers are widely enjoyed Waldo County musicians who meld captivating original songs with their favorite rock, blues, old country, and Americana tunes. The result is a sound that’s dynamic, harmonic, rhythmic, and electric—perfect for dancing, frolicking, or soaking it up with a picnic.
Bring a picnic dinner, settle in, and enjoy the music on top of the stunning Beech Hill.
All performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.

Arts on the Hill: Paul Winter Consort featuring Theresa Thomason
2026-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Road, Rockport ME 04856
The seven-time Grammy-winning Paul Winter Consort, featuring beloved vocalist Theresa Thomason, are coming to Rockport on Friday, August 28th to present a unique sunset concert on Beech Hill.
The Consort will include cellist Eugene Friesen, pianist Henrique Eisenmann, bassist Peter Slavov, percussionist Tareq Rantisi, along with Ms. Theresa Thomason and Winter’s soprano sax.
Entitled "This Glorious Earth", the concert will also feature the voices of Whale, Wolf, and Wood Thrush, along with other members of what Winter calls "the greater symphony of the Earth."
This concert is generously sponsored by long-time friends of Paul Winter, Jane and Bill Stetson, and is free and open to all. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic dinner and settle in to enjoy this special treat! Please note that dogs are not permitted at this event.
Parking Information. Fill out this brief form to help us prepare for this event. Thank you!
The 2026 Arts on the Hill concert series is also supported by local business sponsors: Cold Mountain Builders, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden Coast Real Estate, and Eastern Tire & Auto Service.

Arts on the Hill: The Sugar Snaps
2026-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME 04856, USA
Photo credit: Jack Sullivan
Join The Sugar Snaps for an evening of live music at Beech Hill Preserve at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, as part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill series.
The Sugar Snaps are a high-energy, 8-piece R&B band from Midcoast Maine. They feature powerhouse vocals and a classic horn section. Their sound draws from a rich mix of funk and soul, including lesser-known gems and favorites by artists like Maceo Parker, Sharon Jones, Stevie Wonder, Ann Peebles, Al Green, and The Meters. They also perform a growing set of original songs. Expect bold brass, rich rhythms, and a sound that’s hard to sit still through.
Bring a picnic, gather some friends, and head up the hill for a lively evening of music with spectacular views.
All performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.

Nature Program: Measuring Change in the Ducktrap Forest
2026-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | 2749 Belfast Rd, Lincolnville, ME 04849, USA
Photo credit: JP Raite
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and student researcher JP Raite for a 2.5-mile walk and talk about our changing forest. JP recently led a team of UMaine Forestry students in establishing permanent monitoring plots within Ducktrap Preserve to track changes in forest health and structure as this region faces increasing pressures from climate change, invasive species, and tree pests and pathogens.
We’ll visit three plots in hemlock, ash, and beech stands, where JP will share findings from her first year of data collection. Identification guides will be available for anyone interested in getting better acquainted with our native species. On the return walk, we’ll slow down for some quiet forest bathing and, with luck, a hermit thrush serenade.
All ages are welcome to this free public event! The trail is well maintained with moderate elevation gain.
Directions: Meet at the Ducktrap Preserve trailhead parking lot (2749 Belfast Rd., Lincolnville, ME 04849). Once the group has gathered, we’ll cross Belfast Rd./Hwy. 52 and hike a portion of the west trail to visit the three forest inventory plots.
Bring: Water, layers, and insect repellent.
Registration: To register, please fill out this brief registration form. Email Rosie at rosieh@coastalmountains.org with any questions.
About JP (Julia) Raite: JP is an Ecology student at the University of Maine researching environmental change. She also works as practice manager at OPAL Architecture in Belfast. A Lincolnville resident and neighbor to the preserve, Julia spends much of her free time walking its trails and sitting in the river.
