Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Birds of Beech Hill
2025-05-11 07:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
This free hike is open to anyone interested in birds. The program will be presented by Brian Willson, avid birder and wildlife photographer.
Midcoast Maine is a summer home and major migration hub for so many amazing species of birds! May marks the return of several different songbirds, seabirds, and shorebirds to our coast and forests. Citizen scientists and birders have reported 134species of birds at Beech Hill Preserve.
Join BeechHill birding authority and photographer Brian Willson as he identifies BeechHill’s year-round avian residents andvisiting summer species!
Contact leaht@coastalmountains.org to register or with any questions.
Photo credits to Brian Willson.
Directions:From Camden: go south on Route 1, turn right onto Beech Hill Road. Parking lot on the left in 1.6miles.Meet at the Beech Hill Preserve Trailhead at 316 Beech Hill Road.

Spring Educator Gathering
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
Calling all educators to join us at the Head of Tide preserve in Belfast as Coral Breuer of Otter Trails homeschool group shares about her immersive ecology education program and takes us on a tour of the preserve! Coral is an experienced place-based educator who incorporates literacy, writing and math into her nature-based programming! Come connect and learn with us!

Happy Wanderers Hike: Haystack Mountain
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Haystack Mountain, Liberty, Maine
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Haystack Mountain in Liberty.
All are welcome! This hike explores a 1.1-mile loop trail with moderate elevation. Hiking boots and plenty of water are encouraged.
Haystack Mountain is owned and cared for by Midcoast Conservancy.
Contact Leah Trommer at leaht@coastalmountains.org with questions.
Directions: From Rt. 3 between South China and Belfast, take Rt. 220 south for 0.8 miles. Turn left at the sign for the Vena M. Roberts Memorial Ball Field. Park in the parking lot behind Walker Health Center in Liberty. The trailhead is at the far corner, past the ball field.
Go to penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com to register and receive updates about the event.
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,000 acres, offering 55 miles of trails for public recreation.
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Community Health programming is offered by PenBay Medical Center’s Community Health Improvement Team and is focused on preventing and reducing chronic disease and promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

Volunteer Orientation
2025-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Coastal Mountains Land Trust, 101 Mt. Battie Street, Camden ME 04843
Do you want to help care for the natural places within our community? Are you passionate about helping people connect to the outdoors? Coastal Mountains Land Trust is seeking new volunteers to help with a wide range of projects including maintaining trails and repairing bridges with our stewardship team, assisting educators in outdoor classrooms as part of our Learning Landscapes program, and helping with community events and office mailings. All skills are welcomed and wanted!
Anyone who is interested in learning more is invited to an informational session on April 17 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Land Trust’s office at 101 Mount Battie Street in Camden.
At the gathering, Land Trust staff, along with active volunteers, will provide an overview of the Land Trust’s conservation programs as well as a summary of the volunteer positions that the Land Trust is seeking to fill.Please email info@coastalmountains.org if you plan to attend!

Wednesday Waldo Walk at Little River Trail
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites you to another Wednesday Waldo Walk! Coastal Mountains volunteer and Waldo County resident Bindy Pendleton will lead a hike at the Little River Trail in Belfast on Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m.
All are welcome! This hike will cover one to four miles of the Little River Trail, with options for hikers to loop back early or walk additional segments. There is elevation in some spots. Good boots and plenty of drinking water are recommended.
Directions: We will meet at the trailhead located on Route 1. Coming South from Belfast, there is a parking lot on the right side of the road just before the bridge.
Email info@coastalmountains.org to register.

Happy Wanderers Hike at Appleton Preserve (GRLT)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Appleton Preserve, 265 Camden Rd, Union, ME, United States
Join us for a hike along the Appleton Preserve, owned and maintained by our friends at Georges River Land Trust (GRLT). All are welcome!
The hike will cover approximately 2 miles of level ground along the St. George river.
Register HERE
Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. Each hike explores a different trail in Knox or Waldo County. Everyone is welcome!
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 131 and 105 in Appleton, go east on Route 105 for ½ mile. Parking is available at the ME Inland Fisheries & Wildlife gravel lot on the right, just before the bridge across the Georges River. Please do not park in the Blue Crow Studio driveway or use it as a turnaround.

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Basin Pond in Monroe
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for another WednesdayWaldo Walk! Each month, Coastal Mountains volunteer and Waldo County resident Bindy Pendleton leads hikes exploring different trail systems. This hike will take place at Basin Pond in Monroe on March 12th at 10a.m.
Coastal Mountains Land Trust is currently under contract to purchase Basin Pond from the town of Monroe. Joan Cheetham from the Monroe Conservation Commission will join Bindy on this hike to provide more information about this beautiful place.
This hike will cover about two miles with a few changes in elevation. Snowshoes or ice grippers may be ideal depending on conditions.
Hikers should meet at a carpool location in the town of Monroe due to limited parking at the trailhead.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more about carpooling. All are welcome!

CANCELLED! Happy Wanderers Hike: McLellan Poor Preserve
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
This hike has been cancelled due to inclement weather forecast.

CANCELLED! Tracking Workshop with Kirk Gentalen
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Fernald’s Neck Preserve, 199 Fernald Neck Rd, Lincolnville, ME, United States
This event has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. It may be rescheduled – please watch our website/eNews for updates.

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Head of Tide Preserve
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, Belfast, ME 04915, USA
Join us for another Wednesday Waldo Walk on February 12th at Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast!
Wednesday Waldo Walks are led by Waldo County Conservation Initiative member Biudy
Pendleton. Each month, Bindy guides hikes along different trails throughout Waldo County.
All are welcome!
This hike will cover approximately two miles with slight elevation. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10a.m. Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.
Directions: From downtown Belfast, take Main Street west and immediately turn right onto
Waldo Avenue. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Doak Road. Parking area is on the right immediately
after Doak’s Machine Shop.

Full Moon Hike at Beech Hill Preserve
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Join us on Tuesday, February 11th for a full moon hike at Beech HillPreserve in Rockport! We will meet at the Beech Hill Road trailhead at 5:00p.m.and hike up the hill together as the full moon rises. The trail is about 0.6miles of hiking up a gentle, but steady incline. On top of the hill, thehistoric Beech Nut will be open, the fireplace will be lit, and hot tea will beserved. All are welcome!
Clear skies should allow the full moon toilluminate our walk, but participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp.Footwear that accommodates the current hiking conditions are recommended: boots and ice grips may beappropriate if there is ice.
Thisevent is cohosted by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s CommunityHealth program.
Please email maevec@coastalmountains.orgto register for this free event. In case of cloudy weather, the hike will beheld at 5p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th.
Location: 316 Beech Hill Rd. Rockport, ME

Happy Wanderers Hike: Cameron Mountain Trail
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for a come-all hike along the Cameron Mountain Trail in Camden Hills State Park! We will meet at the Youngtown Rd. parking and trailhead at 10a.m. on Thursday, February 6th.
This hike will cover about two miles with some elevation. Good shoes or boots, hiking poles, and water are always recommended.
Happy Wanderers hikes are held monthly by Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. Each hike features a different trail in Knox or Waldo Counties.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org with any questions.
Directions: From Camden, take Route 52 to Youngtown Road. A parking area will be on the righthand side before the end Youngtown Rd, just before Route 173. A google maps pin can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CijJhEHKDz62X8c1A

Why Maine is Weird (with Bob Duchesne!)
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | 37 Miller St, Belfast, ME, United States
Bob Duchesne: Why Maine is Weird
Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Waldo County Conservation Initiative invites the community to a fun and entertaining presentation by Bob Duchesne on February 5 at 6pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast.
Maine’s unique natural environment is the result of the state’s history, geology, and geography, making our state one of the best places in America to see birds and other wildlife. But is Maine a little ‘weird,’ a bit different but in a good way? Bob Duchesne thinks so, and he explains in a humorous and informative talk, “Why Maine is Weird.”
Bob Duchesne is well-known for his birding columns and for his entertaining and educational YouTube videos. He is the author of the Maine Birding Guide, a book and an online tool that helps birders find Maine birds. Bob is a lifelong birder, a close observer of all birds and in the natural habitat that supports them.
Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Waldo County Conservation Initiative continues to build a fund to conserve land within large ecologically significant areas that preserve the most diverse ecosystems in our region, and special properties valued by our community, that provide for trails, access to lakes, rivers and the ocean, and spaces for outdoor learning. Hear an update about our current projects and learn how you can get involved.
We hope you will join us!

Happy Wanderers Hike at Head of Tide Preserve
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
All are welcome to join us for our first Happy Wanderers hike of 2025! We will be traversing the trails of Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast on Thursday, January 16th at 10am.
This hike will follow a 1.5 mile loop trail on level ground. Warm layers and water are always recommended!
Happy Wanderers is a collaboration between Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. On the first Thursday of each month, we hike a different trail in Knox or Waldo County.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains to learn more.

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Long Cove Headwaters Preserve in Searsport
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
This walk has been rescheduled to January 8th at 10a.m.
Wednesday Waldo Walks explore different Coastal Mountains Land Trust trails throughout the northern part of our service region each month! These hikes are led by volunteer and member Bindy Pendleton.
In January, we will explore Long Cove Headwaters Preserve in Stockton Springs, which provides scenic and tranquil wintertime trails.
These walks are free and open to anyone! Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more.

CANCELED New Year's Day Open House at Beech Hill
2025-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
This event has been canceled due to weather.
Join us atop Beech Hill for a special New Year’s Day open house! Ring in 2025 with hot chocolate, a warm fire, and friends in the Beech Nut from 11a.m.-1p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st.
Parking is available at 316 Beech Hill Road. The hut can be reached from a farm road trail about 0.6 miles up from the parking lot. There is steady elevation throughout the walk.
This event is free and open to everyone! Hot chocolate is available while supplies last. No registration is needed.

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Luminary Walk Led by Students!
2024-12-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
Otter Trails, a Belfast-based homeschool group, will host a festive luminary walk along
the trails of Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast on Thursday, December 19 th from 4p.m.-
6p.m! Join us for for a magical walk, songs, and hot apple cider.
Otter Trails is a three-day-a-week homeschooling enrichment program for children 8-11
with a focus on nature education and learning through community engagement. This
fall, they have been using the Head of Tide preserve as their home base.
This event is free and open to everyone! No registration is required. Hot apple cider will
be served while supplies last.
Directions: From downtown Belfast, take Main Street west and immediately turn right
onto Waldo Avenue. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Doak Road. Parking area is on the right
immediately after Doak’s Machine Shop.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Beech Hill Preserve
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
All are welcome to join us on an early winter walk at Beech Hill Preserve on Friday December 6th! We will meet at 10a.m. at the main parking lot located at 316 Beech Hill Rd. We will hike up the main farm road, a gravel path with a steady elevation gain for about 0.7 miles. Atop the hill, we will enjoy coffee and tea!
Our Happy Wanderers hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month. These hikes are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health's Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Happy Wanderers Hike: Beech Hill Preserve - RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST!!
All are welcome to join us on an early winter walk at Beech Hill Preserve on Thursday, December 5th! We will meet at 10a.m. at the main parking lot located at 316 Beech Hill Rd. We will hike up the main farm road, a gravel path with a steady elevation gain for about 0.7 miles. Atop the hill, we will enjoy coffee and tea!
Our Happy Wanderers hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month. These hikes are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Wednesday Waldo Walk: McLellan Poor Preserve in Northport
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
Wednesday Waldo Walks explore different Coastal Mountains Land Trust trails throughout the northern part of our service region each month! These hikes are led by volunteer and member Bindy Pendleton.
In November, Bindy will showcase the trails of McLellan Poor Preserve in Northport. Hikers can meet Bindy at the Route 1 trailhead at 10a.m.
These walks are free and open to anyone! Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more.

Happy Wanderers: Fernalds Neck Preserve
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Fernalds Neck Preserve, Fernalds Neck Road, Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
Join us for a two-mile hike at Fernalds Neck Preserve on Thursday, November 7th! We will meet at the parking lot at 10:00a.m. All are welcome!
Happy Wanderers Hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month and are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

CANCELED Arts on the Hill: Spooky Stories
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Sorry, this event has been canceled!
CoastalMountains Land Trust presents the final Arts on the Hill event of the year: Spooky Stories! On top of Beech Hill, tellers will take the stageat our stone hut to recount haunting tales.
Stories beginat 4pm! All are welcome to join us by the fire for a night of frights!
No ticketsare needed for this festive Halloween event. Stories are free for all humans,but please leave dogs at home. Due to the spooky and scary nature of thestories, this event may not be suitable for small children.
Parking isavailable at 316 Beech Hill Road in Rockport. Follow the farm road to the top!

Wednesday Waldo Walk with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | ME
Wednesday Waldo Walks explore different Coastal Mountains Land Trust trails each month! These hikes are led by volunteer and member Bindy Pendleton.
Later this month, Bindy will team up with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition to explore the Sucker Brook Tract at Meadow Brook Preserve in Swanville.
Hikers can meet Bindy at the trailhead at 593 Oak Hill Road at 1pm. This walk is free and open to everyone!
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more.

Happy Wanderers Hike: Hodson Preserve
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for an autumnal community hike at Hodson Preserve in Camden on October 3rd at 10:00am!
All are welcome! This out-and-back hike will cover approximately 2.5 miles of trail with some elevation and rewarding views over a blueberry field.
Happy Wanderers Hikes are held on the first Thursday of each month and are led by staff members from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more!

Arts on the Hill: concert by two bands, Rockville and Telescope Club
2024-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Arts on the Hill of the season brings TWO BANDS to Beech Hill on the same day, for the first time ever!! You don’t want to miss the bands Rockville AND Telescope Club – The Hill will be rocking!
Headliner group Rockville is a Midcoast Maine roots music band. A unique blend of folk, country, blues and rock with a sprinkle of reggae. Rockville offers a mix of original music that speaks to the elements, the natural world and the human experience. The rugged coastline and beauty of this place inspires Rockville to make music. Rock out with the Rockville gems.
Opening act Telescope Club is duo Noah and Khaya, who began performing in NYC where they met, and currently live off grid in Downeast Maine. Their music is focused on comparing these polar opposite locations, city and rural. Described as alternative-folk-punk-indie-rock, Telescope Club has a minimalist approach to arranging stimulating live shows and recordings.
Thank you for leaving your dogs at home.
Arts on the Hill is made possible by Bangor Savings Bank, Camden Coast Real Estate, Cold Mountain Builders, and First National Bank.

Join Learning Landscapes for Volunteer Training!
2024-09-18 09:00 - 10:30 | ME
Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Learning Landscapes program is offering its second volunteer training in support of local educators! Please join us at Camden Rockport Elementary School, 11 Children’s Way in Rockport on Wednesday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Outdoor learning is growing and teachers are requesting help from trained outdoor enthusiasts, so they can regularly and safely take their learners outside to experience the benefits of nature-based education.
Please join us to discover how you can directly support place-based education for children in the Five Towns, RSU 71 and RSU 20 school districts through our Learning Landscapes program.
For more information and to register, visit HERE.

Arts on the Hill: Sound of Music Singalong with Watts Hall Community Players
2024-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Come help our hills ring with the sound of music!! Join local community theater group “Watts Hall Community Players” in singing along to the music from the beloved movie “The Sound of Music.” Lyric sheets will be provided (or bring your own!) and we encourage you to sing or listen along with Watts Hall Community Players members as they lead you in songs such as “Do, Re, Mi” and “Edelweiss”. Musical direction and accompaniment by Sean Fleming. Costumes optional!
Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, but please leave dogs at home. No tickets or registration required.
Arts on the Hill is made by possible and presented by Bangor Savings Bank, Camden Coast Real Estate, Cold Mountain Builders, and First National Bank.
For the quickest route up the hill, park at the main trailhead located at 316 Beech Hill Rd. From the trailhead, the top is a 0.6 mile walk up a steady incline.

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Meadow Brook Preserve
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
All are welcome on this autumnal exploration of Meadow Brook Preserve in Swanville on Wednesday, September 11th! Hikers will meet our leader at 10a.m. at the trailhead.
Wednesday Waldo Walks are a great way to discover new and old trails in Waldo County. Each walk is led by longtime Coastal Mountains member and lifetime Waldo County resident Bindy Pendleton. Learn more about work to conserve land in this beautiful area on the hike!
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register and learn more.
Directions: From downtown Belfast, take High Street/City Point Road for 2.6 miles. Take a slight right onto Oak Hill Road. In 2.1 miles, the preserve will be on right. Access is available on Swan Lake Avenue across from the Swanville Transfer station. No parking lot at that location, users are encouraged to park at Oak Hill Road.
