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SUMMARY:Nature Program:  Vernal Pool Parties
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Master Naturalist\, Ama LaBelle\, for a 2-part series that dives into the mysteries of vernal pools at Tanglewood 4H in Lincolnville. \nWe’ll discuss what vernal pools are\, why they are unique and important habitats\, and what kinds of life they support. We’ll also spend time exploring the pool with nets and hand lenses! \nThis is the first of a 2-part series to give us the chance to see how things change and grow!  Participants are welcome to attend either or both events.  Fair warning: If you attend this program\, you will almost certainly want to come to the second\, to see if eggs have hatched or if the tadpoles have grown legs…   \nBring: water\, bug & trick protection and warm layers \nRegister: email leaht@coastalmountains.org \nAddress: 1 Tanglewood Road\, Lincolnville
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/nature-program-vernal-pool-parties/
LOCATION:1 Tanglewood Rd\, Lincolnville\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Wanderers: Waldo Pound Preserve to Belfast Area Children's Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10 a.m. on Thursday\, May 7. The hike will begin at the Waldo Pound Preserve parking lot at 288 Kendall Corner Rd. in Waldo and will offer three route options for varying interests and ability levels\, ranging from 1.4 to 3.4 miles. The shorter options are relatively flat\, while the 3.4-mile option includes about 200 feet of elevation gain. \nAll routes will initially travel along Waldo Pound Preserve Trails to the Hills to Sea Trail and include a stop at the Belfast Area Children’s Center (BACC)’s newly built Learning Landscape\, which is used for nature-based education. This unique area overlooks a marsh and beaver habitat and was designed with young children and strollers in mind. All hiking options offer close-up views of beaver dams and a variety of water birds. \nThe hike will be led by CMLT volunteer Bindy Pendleton and Anne Dreeson\, a longtime BACC staff member. Anne helped organize and build much of the childcare center’s new Learning Landscape. \nTransportation will be provided back to Waldo Pound Preserve for hikers who choose the shortest one-way option. \nAll are welcome! \nBring/wear: hiking footwear\, water\, warm layers\, tick protection\, binoculars (if desired)\, and rain gear (if needed). \nTo register and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule\, visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/happy-wanderers-waldo-pound-preserve-to-belfast-area-childrens-center/
LOCATION:288 Kendall Corner Rd\, Belfast\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
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SUMMARY:Happy Wanderers: Bald Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday\, June 4 at Bald Mountain in Camden. \nThis 2.6-mile out-and-back hike brings wanderers above the tree line to a 1\,280-foot peak\, with sweeping views of western Penobscot Bay and the surrounding coastal mountains. Expect some rocky footing along the way and about 660 feet of elevation gain. But the views at the top make it well worth the climb! \nThis hike is part of the Happy Wanderers walking series\, which explores preserves and trails throughout Knox and Waldo counties. These hikes offer a chance to connect with fellow walkers while learning more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region. \nAll are welcome! \nDirections: The trailhead is located at 325 Barnestown Rd.\, Camden. From downtown Camden\, take Route 1 south\, then turn right onto John Street and continue for 0.8 miles to Hosmer Pond Road on the left. Follow for 3.5 miles to the preserve parking lot on the left\, just past Gillette Road. \nBring: Water\, tick and insect protection\, and binoculars if you have them. \nRegistration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule\, visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/happy-wanderers-bald-mountain/
LOCATION:325 Barnestown Rd\, Camden\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
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SUMMARY:Nature Program: Nocturnal Elver (Eel) Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: The Elversphere  \nCalling all eel lovers and the eel-curious! Come learn about the great migrations of the mysterious and awe-inspiring American eel as they arrive in the Camden harbor after being born in the Sargasso Sea over 1\,000 miles away. This event is timed with the nocturnal high tide\, to facilitate the best elver (young eel)-viewing experience.  \n \nParticipants will have the opportunity to see elvers from multiple angles within the park/falls area\, guided by local eel enthusiasts Michele Christle\, Eli Kao\, and Alison McKellar. We’ll talk about the life cycle of the American eel\, eel biology\, eel stories\, the elver fishery\, conservation\, the long history of Wabanaki-eel relations\, what eels have taught us about ourselves\, and more. \n \nThis event will be documented (film and photography) as part of The Elversphere documentary. If you do not want to be filmed\, please note this when you register. \n \nAll ages welcome.  \n \nRegistration: This event is currently FULL.  Email Rosie (Rosieh@coastalmountains.org) with any questions.  \n \nWhere to meet: We’ll gather here at the Camden Amphitheater before making our way down to the Camden Harbor Park/ Megunticook Falls area.   \n \nBring/wear: Flashlights\, grippy shoes\, and walking sticks if you use them. Binoculars optional.  \n \nAccessibility: Pathways through Camden Harbor Park are paved and gently sloped.  That said\, there will be opportunities for participants to get up close to elvers on rougher\, rocky terrain. Accessing the rough\, rocky terrain will be optional. The walk itself will be under a quarter mile. \nAbout the Guides: \nMichele Christle is a writer and communications professional whose work explores culture\, ecology\, history\, and place. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Kenyon Review\, Down East\, and Cultural Survival Quarterly\, and she has worked with organizations such as Maine Sea Grant\, Maine Audubon\, and StoryCorps. She is currently working on a longform writing and documentary project (with filmmaker Eli Kao!) about eels. \n \nEli Kao is a documentary filmmaker with over two decades of experience\, including work with National Geographic Channel and Discovery Networks in Asia. His film Hualien Earthquake Decoded won a 2019 Asian Academy Creative Award\, and he has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the LEF Foundation. He is currently working on a documentary project (with writer Michele Christle!) about eels. \n \nAlison McKellar is a writer\, mother\, and river restoration advocate who has served nine years on the Camden Select Board. A dedicated nature photographer and video maker\, Alison has spent hundreds if not thousands of hours over nearly a decade documenting and observing the migration and struggles of American eels and other migratory fish at the outlet of the Megunticook River in Camden Harbor.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/nature-program-nocturnal-elver-eel-walk/
LOCATION:Megunticook Falls\, 34 Main St\, Camden\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Hill: Rockville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music with the Midcoast Maine roots music band Rockville on top of Beech Hill as part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill series.  \nRockville’s music is a unique blend of folk\, country\, blues and reggae\, offering original music that speaks to the elements\, the natural world and the human experience. Their first album\, “SHINE” comes out summer 2026 and you can expect to hear some songs from it\, and more! \nBring a friend\, pack a picnic\, and come enjoy the rhythms on top of Beech Hill! \nAll performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/arts-on-the-hill-rockville-3/
LOCATION:Beech Hill Preserve\, 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Wanderers: Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Friends of Sears Island \nJoin Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT)\, MaineHealth’s Community Health program\, and Friends of Sears Island for a Happy Wanderers hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday\, July 2 on Sears Island. \nThis hike will offer options ranging from 1 to 4 miles\, with routes that wind through forested trails\, along the shoreline\, and out the island’s road. Wanderers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and linger a bit longer to enjoy the magic of the island after the hike finishes around noon. \nThis 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 connect with fellow walkers while learning more about the Land Trust’s work to conserve land and connect people with nature across the western Penobscot Bay region. \nAll are welcome! \nDirections: Sears Island is located at the end of Sears Island Road\, off Route 1\, just east of downtown Searsport. Park on the causeway. CMLT\, MaineHealth\, and Friends of Sears Island staff and volunteers will meet you at the far (southern) end of the causeway\, by the picnic tables and kiosk. \nBring: Water\, tick and insect protection\, and binoculars if you have them. \nRegistration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule\, please visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/happy-wanderers-sears-island/
LOCATION:Sears Island\, Searsport\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Hill: Jenn Schott
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of live music with Nashville-based singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Jenn Schott at Beech Hill Preserve on Thursday\, July 9 at 6:00 p.m. Part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill series\, the concert will feature an intimate performance weaving storytelling and music together as the sun starts to dip over the hill. Over the years\, Schott’s songs have been recorded by well-known country artists including Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts. \nBring a picnic dinner and soak in the show from the hilltop. \nAll performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/arts-on-the-hill-jenn-schott-3/
LOCATION:Beech Hill Preserve\, 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000
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SUMMARY:Happy Wanderers: Meadow Brook Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) 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.  \nThis 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. \nAll are welcome! \nRegistration: To register for this hike and view the full 2026 Happy Wanderers schedule\, please visit: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-2026 \nBring: Water\, tick and insect protection\, and binoculars if you have them. \nDirections: 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.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/happy-wanderers-meadow-brook-preserve/
LOCATION:Meadow Brook Preserve\, Belfast\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Hill: Hot Suppers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nBring a picnic dinner\, settle in\, and enjoy the music on top of the stunning Beech Hill. \nAll performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/arts-on-the-hill-hot-suppers-3/
LOCATION:Beech Hill Preserve\, 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T173000
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Hill: The Sugar Snaps
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Jack Sullivan \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nBring a picnic\, gather some friends\, and head up the hill for a lively evening of music with spectacular views. \nAll performances are free and open to all ages. Please leave dogs at home.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/arts-on-the-hill-the-sugar-snaps/
LOCATION:Beech Hill Preserve\, 316 Beech Hill Rd\, Rockport\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Nature Program: Measuring Change in the Ducktrap Forest
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: JP Raite \nJoin 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. \nWe’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. \nAll ages are welcome to this free public event! The trail is well maintained with moderate elevation gain. \nDirections: 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. \nBring: Water\, layers\, and insect repellent. \nRegistration: To register\, please fill out this brief registration form. Email Rosie at rosieh@coastalmountains.org with any questions. \nAbout 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.
URL:https://www.coastalmountains.org/event/nature-program-measuring-change-in-the-ducktrap-forest/
LOCATION:2749 Belfast Rd\, Lincolnville\, ME\, United States
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