Coastal Mountains Land Trust

Blueberry Free Pick
2024-07-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 316 Beech Hill Rd. Rockport, ME
Coastal Mountain Land Trust’s annual free pick days at the blueberry fields of Beech Hill will be held from Sunday, July 21st through Saturday, July 27th! Sign up here.
For the quickest route to the berry fields, park at 316 Beech Hill Rd. in Rockport. The field will be on your right, about five minutes walking distance from your car.
Bring your buckets, sun protection, and plenty of water!
Please note: dogs are not allowed in the blueberry fields in compliance with our MOFGA certification standards. Help keep our berries organic by leaving dogs at home! Rakes are also not allowed at free pick days. In the case of free pick cancellation due to inclement weather, you will receive an email notification.

Art Gone WILD: Fields (Immersive Floral Installation)
2024-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | ME
Art Gone WILD continues with an interactive, immersive artinstallation from Bo Dennis of Dandy Ram Farm. “Fields” is a floralinstallation experience hosted at Head of Tide and Stover Preserves in Belfastfrom Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st. An openhouse will be held at Head of Tide Preserve on Friday, July 19thfrom 5p.m.-7p.m. with Waterfall Arts and Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff.
This installation is free to access and open to everyone!See details about accessibility and locations below.
Head of Tide Preserve: installations will be adjacent to aneven gravel parking lot. Florals can be viewed from the lot or can be accessedvia an uneven grass path. Additional parking is available along the street ifthe main lot is full. There is a non-wheelchair accessible porta pottyavailable on site.
Stover Preserve: an uneven, approximately 7-minute walk downa wooded path will lead to installations which can be viewed from the riverbankor from wading into the water. The path is steep in steep in sections andincludes stairs. Florals guide the way to the water.
Art Gone WILD is our ongoing collaboration with WaterfallArts which connects art, nature, and community through free outdoor events andinstallations by local artists. Visit waterfallarts.org to learn more.
Directions to Head of Tide Preserve: From downtown Belfast,take Main Street west and immediately turn right onto Waldo Avenue. In 1.5miles, turn right onto Doak Road. Parking area is on the right immediatelyafter Doak’s Machine Shop.

Arts on the Hill: Camden Shakespeare Festival
2024-07-14 13:00 - 14:30 | 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Arts on the Hill presents the Camden Shakespeare Festival’s performance of Comedy of Errors!
Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s hilarious farce about two sets of twins who end up in the same town, each unaware of the others. Mistakes, fakes, wonders, and blunders – no play contains more comedy, or more errors.
This free outdoor performance begins at 1:00PM on Sunday, July 14th on top of Beech Hill! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, but please leave dogs at home. No tickets or registration required.
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.

Art Gone Wild: Adorning the Trails of Stover Preserve in Belfast with Peter Walls & Allegra Kuhns
2024-07-14, 2024-06-25 | Stover Preserve, Belfast, ME, United States
Artists Peter Walls and Allegra Kuhn generously offered toreinstall the “jewelry for the trees” at Stover Preserve in Belfast from their 2023 Art Gond Wild installationas a fundraiser for future Art Gone Wild Residencies!
“Creating this “jewelry” for the trees focuses publicattention on how special these preserved lands, flora, and fauna are. Wehope that the pendents let you experience the forest differently, see itsmagic, and celebrate it for how special and beautiful it is—whether this isyour first time seeing the pendants or you had a chance to see them last year!”
You can view the pendants along the trails of StoverPreserve from June 25th-July 14th! An open house with theartists, Waterfall Arts, and Coastal Mountains staff will be held on Sunday,July 7th. No registrationis necessary! Bring a friend and enjoy the art as you explore the trails!
The pendants will be offered for sale and can be picked upafter the 3-week adorning (weather dependent) is complete. The pendants havebeen created to withstand living outdoors permanently, possibly mounted on a 4”x 4” post in one’s personal forest or yard. They are also wonderfulpieces to bring indoors and hang on the walls in your favorite sacred interiorspace.
Each pendant will be offered at $650 each with 50% of thesale going to fund future “Art Gone Wild” residencies. For an additional feethe Artists will work with you to hang your work in your desired location (thisdoes not include any extra materials needed for installation).
Peter Wallsand Allegra Kuhn are Artists livingand working in MidCoast Maine. Peter is known for his shaped-panel mural workthroughout New England and Allegra for her colorful and joyous abstractpaintings. They both find inspiration in the Maine landscape, the creatureswhich inhabit it, and how humans interact with their surroundings here. Theartists are also installing pendants on the PenBay Community Wellness Trail on the campus of Pen Bay Medical Center inRockport on June 10.
For more information about Art Gone Wild and our ongoingcollaboration with Waterfall Arts, go here.

Happy Wanderers: Head of Tide, Belfast
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Head Of Tide Nature Preserve, 91 Dock Rd, Rangeley, ME, United States
Join us for a guided group hike along the trails of Head ofTide and Stover Preserves in Belfast! Hikers will have the opportunity to enjoythe outdoor installation by artists Peter Walls and Allegra Kuhns! Thesebeautiful murals are adorning the trails as part of our ongoing collaborationwith Waterfall Arts.
Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted incollaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program. These hikes takeplace on different trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties. Each walk isapproximately two miles long and led by a staff member from Coastal MountainsLand Trust and Community Health.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register! All are welcome!
Directions: Fromdowntown Belfast, take Main Street west and immediately turn right onto WaldoAvenue. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Doak Road. Parking area is on the rightimmediately after Doak’s Machine Shop.

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Marsh Meadow
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ME
Do you love Waldo County? Are you interested in discoveringnew places to explore? Do you want to learn more about Coastal Mountains LandTrust’s work to conserve this beautiful area?
Join us for our new hiking series: Wednesday Waldo Walks!On the second Wednesday of each month, Waldo County Conservation Initiativecommittee member Bindy Pendleton will lead a walk through a different WaldoCounty Preserve.
Our July hike will explore our newest Preserve and trail, Marsh Meadow in Knox!
Directions: FromBelfast, take Main Street west and turn right onto Waldo Avenue / Route 137.Continue 10.4 miles (passing the 131 intersection) to the trailhead on theright. Park only in the designated lot, or along the shoulder of the road, andnot along the driveway.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register! All arewelcome!

Arts on the Hill: MoJO Jazz
2024-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME, United States
Our second Arts on the Hill summer concert features MoJO Jazz! Watch the ensemble bring extraordinary modern and traditional big band music to life atop Beech Hill!
This free outdoor concert kicks off at 6:00PM Monday, July 8th on top of Beech Hill! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, but please leave dogs at home. No tickets or registration required.
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.

Open House: Art Gone Wild Stover Trail Adornments with Peter Walls & Allegra Kuhns (Time TBD)
2024-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join us for a reception with the artists during the re-ADORNING of Stover Preserve on Sunday July 7!
Peter Walls and Allegra Kuhn generously offered to reinstall the “jewelry for the trees” from their 2023 installation as a fundraiser for future Art Gone Wild Residencies. “Our 2023 Art Gone Wild Residency gave us permission to PLAY and explore new ways of seeing, making, and reaching our audience through our exploration and discoveries on the Stover Preserve in Belfast, Maine. We both come from a sculpture background and what we created last year brought us back to our roots, taking our Art off the wall and into the trees!
A portion of our forest play was to imagine rethinking how trails are presented to the public. Taking cues from the jewelry industry our pendants are icons for the Stover Preserve itself. Having nature as inspiration is integral to art, design, and creativity and so we spent time on the preserve during our residency and let it speak to us. Creating this “jewelry” for the trees focuses public attention on how special these preserved lands, flora, and fauna are. We hope that the pendents let you experience the forest differently, see its magic, and celebrate it for how special and beautiful it is—whether this is your first time seeing the pendants or you had a chance to see them last year!”
The pendants will be offered for sale and can be picked up after the 3-week adorning (weather dependent) is complete. The pendants have been created to withstand living outdoors permanently, possibly mounted on a 4” x 4” post in one’s personal forest or yard. They are also wonderful pieces to bring indoors and hang on the walls in your favorite sacred interior space.
Each pendant will be offered at $650 each with 50% of the sale going to fund future “Art Gone Wild” residencies. For an additional fee the Artists will work with you to hang your work in your desired location (this does *not include any extra materials needed for installation).
Peter Walls and Allegra Kuhn are Artists living and working in MidCoast Maine. Peter is known for his shaped-panel mural work throughout New England and Allegra for her colorful and joyous abstract paintings. They both find inspiration in the Maine landscape, the creatures which inhabit it, and how humans interact with their surroundings here. The artists are also installing pendants on the Pen Bay Community Wellness Trail on the campus of Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport on June 10.
For more information about Art Gone Wild and our partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, go here.

Pride Hike & Kites
2024-06-27 15:30 - 17:30 | ME
Join us at Beech Hill Preserve on Thursday, June 27th for Pride Month celebration! We are co-hosting an afternoon of kite decoratingand nature appreciation with Georges River Land Trust, OUT Maine, and TheLanding Place.
Atop Beech Hill, we will have kites for painting and flying,as well as snacks and juice.
The celebration takes place 3:30PM-5:30PM! We will lead ahike to the top at 3:30PM, but you are welcome to join us any time during theevent.
This event is family-friendly, free, and open to everyone!Register here with OUTMaine.
For the quickest route up the hill, park at 316 Beech HillRoad in Rockport. There is a carriage trail which will lead you about half amile, at a steady incline, to the stone hut at the top. A port-a-potty isavailable.
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qpe-nkgx-fab
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CANCELLED: Arts on the Hill: VoXX Voice of Twenty
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 | ME
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to weather. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date!
Our first Arts on the Hill concert of the year will feature the Midcoast Maine-based acapella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty!
This free outdoor concert kicks off at 3:00PM on Sunday, June 23rd on top of Beech Hill! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, but please leave dogs at home. No tickets or registration required.
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.

Arts on the Hill: VoXX Voice of Twenty
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 | ME
Our first Arts on the Hill concert of the year will feature the Midcoast Maine-based acapella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty!
This free outdoor concert kicks off at 3:00PM on Sunday, June 23rd on top of Beech Hill! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, but please leave dogs at home. No tickets or registration required.
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.

Love Maine Trails Month Volunteer Day at Bald Mountain Preserve
2024-06-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Bald Mountain Preserve, 325 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME, United States
Love Maine Trails Month is a series of statewide events bringing people and organizations together to care for Maine’s trails! Come out and give back to the Maine Trails you love with Coastal Mountains on Saturday, June 22nd from 9AM-2PM at Bald Mountain Preserve in Camden!
Refreshments will be provided, but be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, and sun protection. All are welcome!
Contact ryano@coastalmountains.org to register or learn more.

Community Hike: Round the Mountain Trail
2024-06-14 09:00 - 10:30 | ME
Everyone is welcome to join in on this summer hike along the Round the Mountain Trail, one of our most scenic and popular multi-use trails. We will meet at the Thorndike Brook trailhead at 9:00AM on Friday, June 14th and hike an out-and-back path lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
Throughout June, we’re celebrating our Evergreen members, who make trails and community events possible with recurring support for local conservation. Starting June 1st, new Evergreen members will receive two copies of our newly printed Trail Guide, a Coastal Mountains baseball hat or a beanie, member stickers, and our newsletter.
Land Trust members, Midcoast residents, and anyone visiting from away are welcome to attend this hike! Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.
Directions: Thorndike Brook Trailhead: 223 Hope Street in Hope (Google maps does not show this accurately). For the Thorndike Brook Trailhead turn onto Hope Street from Route 17 (eight miles north of Rockland) or from Gillette Road. The new parking lot is just past the existing parking lot for the Georges Highland Path (¾ miles from Route 17). The new Round the Mountain Trail can be accessed directly from the parking lot, including a ¼ mile accessible, stone dust path.​

Wednesday Waldo Walk: Newman-Breslin Preserve
2024-06-12 09:45 - 11:30 | ME
Do you love Waldo County? Are you interested in discovering new places to explore? Do you want to learn more about Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s work to conserve this beautiful area?
Join us for our new hiking series: Wednesday Waldo Walks! On the second Wednesday of each month, Waldo County Conservation Initiative committee member Bindy Pendleton will lead a walk through a different Waldo County Preserve.
Our first hike will explore the Newman-Breslin Preserve in Northport on June 12th. Please meet Bindy at the Reny’s Plaza in Belfast (1 Belmont Ave) at 9:45AM to participate in optional carpooling or receive directions to the trailhead located on Beech Hill Road in Northport.
For those interested in a longer morning of hiking, Bindy will be leading a second walk through Piper Stream Preserve up the street in Northport afterwards.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register! All are welcome!

Happy Wanderers: McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport
2024-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Our monthly hiking group, the Happy Wanderers, will be exploring the McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport on June 6th! All are welcome to join!
Happy Wanderers is hosted in collaboration with Maine Health’s Community Health program and Coastal Mountains Land Trust. Each hike takes place at a different trail in Knox or Waldo County and is approximately two miles long.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.
Directions: From Belfast, take Route 1 south. The preserve is 100 yards south of the Belfast/Northport town line. Parking is on the right

Migration Madness: Youth Birding Hike
2024-05-18 09:30 - 11:00 | ME
May is the time when many birds return to Maine for the summer or migrate through on their way further north. Birding is an amazing way for youth to build appreciation for nature, explore their connection to place, and most of all, have fun!
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and youth birder and climate activist Laura Hepner at Head of Tide Preserve on Saturday, May 18 for a morning of birdwatching and discussion. We will walk the 1.5 mile trail to explore the songbirds, warblers, raptors, and wetland species, then engage in conversation about the changes these birds are experiencing during migration.
This program is intended for anyone interested in birds ages 10-14.
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.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register or learn more.

Protecting the Place We Love: Presentation by the Waldo County Conservation Initiative
2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Penobscot Shores Retirement, 10 Shoreland Dr, Belfast, ME 04915, USA
Protecting the Place We Love: Two Years of Waldo County Conservation Initiative Projects – What, Where and Why?

Coinciding with the celebration of Earth Day, Coastal Mountains Land Trust proudly announced the year two successes of the Waldo County Conservation Initiative – an effort that launched in November 2022 with the goal of conserving open space in the 12 Waldo County towns served by the Land Trust.

Ian Stewart, Executive Director of Coastal Mountains Land Trust, and members of the Waldo County Conservation Initiative will visit Penobscot Shores to share stories relating to the first 15 projects completed over the last two years in support of wildlife conservation, recreation, outdoor learning, and climate mitigation. There will ample time for questions, information for how to get involved in this work, and discussion about the future projects for the coming year.

Let us know you’re coming!

This presentation is open to the community and people are encouraged to register by calling Penobscot Shores at: 207-338-2332.

Nature Program: Birds of Beech Hill
2024-05-09 07:30 - 09:30 | ME
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 134 species of birds at Beech Hill Preserve. Join Beech Hill birding authority and photographer Brian Willson for a guided walk as he identifies our avian visitors and year-round residents.
We will meet at the trailhead at 316 Beech Hill Rd. at 7:30AM. This walk will last approximately an hour and a half, covering about 1.5 miles of trail including a steady but gentle incline up Beech Hill.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register!

Happy Wanderers: Little River Trail
2024-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | 285 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME, United States
The little river trail is 7+ miles, so we will do an out-and-back section, totaling approx. 2 – 4+ miles. We will have 2 hiking groups, so you can choose your challenge!
The trail is beautiful, ambling along the river with some ups and downs. The terrain is considered moderate-slightly difficult (personal perspective included). Bring hiking poles, if you would like.
We will meet at the parking lot of the Belfast Water District.
Address:
Belfast Water District
285 Northport Ave (Rt. 1),
Belfast, ME 04915
The little river trail is 7+ miles, so we will do an out-and-back section, totaling approx. 2 miles.
The trail is beautiful, ambling along the river with some ups and downs. The terrain is considered moderate-slightly difficult (personal perspective included). Bring hiking poles, if you would like.

Volunteer Orientation
2024-04-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Coastal Mountains Land Trust, 101 Mount Battie St, Camden, ME, United States
Do you want to help care for the natural places within our community? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Want to learn more about the ecology of this area? 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 outreach and office mailings. All skills are welcomed and wanted!
Join us at our Camden office for an information session about upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Refreshments will be served.

Happy Wanderers: Gibson Preserve (GRLT), Searsmont
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a 2 mile hike at the Gibson Preserve in Searsmont. This beautiful riverside trail is maintained by our friends at Georges River Land Trust!
We will meet at the northside trailhead off Rt. 173 at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 4th. All are welcome!
Happy Wanderers hikes take place at 10AM on the first Thursday of each month. Every walk is led by a staff member from Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up through Community Health.
Register here!

RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 7 - Happy Wanderers: Ducktrap Preserve, Lincolnville
2024-03-14 10:00 | Ducktrap Preserve Trailhead, Lincolnville, ME, United States
Join the Community Health team partnering with Coastal Mountains Land Trust to get outdoors and stay active with guided community hikes this year. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up here.
Trailhead: Ducktrap Preserve in Lincolnville
Directions: From Lincolnville Center, drive north on Route 52 for 3.5 miles. You will descend into a valley before a steep hill. The trailhead is located on the left, about 100 yards after Route 52 crosses the Ducktrap River. Park along the road.
Register here!
This hike is 2 miles and the level is easy, but grips or spikes for shoes are recommended for icy or muddy conditions; please also be aware of ticks during this time of year.
The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo Counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00AM.
All hikes will be led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff members and a MaineHealth Community Health staff member.

Coastal Flooding Monitoring - Lincolnville Beach
2024-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Lincolnville Beach, 2402 US-1, Lincolnville, ME 04849, USA
Are you concerned about coastal flooding in our community? We’re joining the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s efforts to collect data at sites vulnerable to flooding. This data is critical to informing community actions towards preventing flood damage and raising awareness about the impacts of climate change.
If you want to learn how to contribute to this important community science project or learn about how vulnerable your neighborhood is to coastal flooding, join us at Lincolnville Beach at 12PM on Monday, March 11th.This high tide is predicted to be over 11feet. We will make observations, record and submit data, and share information about how you can adopt your own site for the project.
We will meet at the beach parking lot on Route 1 across the street from the Post Office.
Contact maevec@coastalmountains.orgto register. All ages are welcome to participate!

Full Moon Hike: Beech Hill Preserve, Rockport
2024-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | 316 Beech Hill Rd. Rockport, Maine
We will hike up the farm road together to the beech nut, the stone hut on top of the hill. Bring a headlamp, but hopefully the moonlight will illuminate our way. It is .6 miles up hill and back down :). 1.2 miles round trip, with elevation. Bring grips for your boots in case there are slippery conditions.
Location: 316 Beech Hill Rd., RockportWe will meet at the kiosk in the parking lot.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike-february-full-moon?page=2
All Happy Wanderers hikes are co- hosted with MaineHealth’s Community Health program.

Fish Tales: Educational Sea-Run Fish Forum
2024-02-01 18:30 - 20:00 | ME
On Thursday,February 1 expert panelists with backgrounds in commercial fishing,conservation, and outdoor recreation will come together to present aneducational forum about the fascinating lives of sea-run fish species! Theforum takes place at Camden-Rockport Middle School at 6:30p.m., doors will openat 6:00p.m.
Anadromousfish who like Atlantic salmon, alewives, and blueback herring play a vital rolein the ecosystems of Maine’s waters, as well our economy. Panelists will covera wide range of topics related to the importance of sea-run species.
Panelistsinclude:
-ModeratorJeremy Gabrielson, Senior Conservation and Community Planner at Maine CoastHeritage Trust
-Frank O’Harafrom commercial fishing company O’Hara Corporation
-Jeff Reardon,Project Manager for the Atlantic Salmon Federation and formerly of TroutUnlimited and Penobscot River Restoration Trust
-JasonSeiders, Regional Biologist for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries andWildlife
-Seth Taylor,fisherman guide, member of Camden’s Megunticook River Citizens AdvisoryCommittee, and manager of the tack shop at Maine Sport Outfitters
Be sure toarrive early for a chance to register for the door prize for a half-day guidedsaltwater or lake fishing and nature viewing tour with Captain Andy from MaineOutdoor Guides of Camden!
No tickets orregistration are required! This event is open to all ages. The audience will beencouraged to enter into the panel’s discussion.
This event isproudly sponsored by Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Georges River TroutUnlimited, Megunticook Watershed Association, and Midcoast Conservancy.
This panel is available to stream on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83517686039

Nature Program: Tracking Workshop with Kirk Gentalen
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Tanglewood 4-H Camp & Learning, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Lincolnville, ME, United States
Join us for a tracking workshop led by Kirk Gentalen, naturalist and Stewardship Manager at Maine Coast Heritage Trust! This workshop will explore the hidden lives of animals who call Midcoast Maine home and teach participants the basics of identifying various tracks.
Location: Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville
Directions: Follow the Tanglewood road until you can’t go any further (because of the gate that is closed in the winter).
Registration: This program is free and open to all ages. Please contact maevec@coastalmountains.org to register.
Kirk Gentalen is the regional stewardship manager for mid-coast Maine for Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) and writes about the ecology of the area in his Nature Bummin’ blog. A self-described nature observer, one of his passions is tracking wildlife especially in winter. He can read their tracks like the news and figure out what the critters have been up to. Kirk takes care of MCHT conserved lands on Vinalhaven and North Haven islands. That means taking care of trail and forestry needs and monitoring easements. He connects with island residents through environmental education, volunteering, and outreach programs. He also compiles wildlife sightings on Vinalhaven in a most entertaining blog!
The Coastal Mountains Nature Program is a series of year-round free guided walks and talks led by Maine-based naturalists with varying areas of expertise. Topics range from vernal pools, to bird migration, to geology! Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram to hear about upcoming programs.

Happy Wanderers+: Tanglewood Trails, Lincolnville
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Join the Community Health team partnering with Coastal Mountains Land Trust to get outdoors and stay active with guided community hikes this year. All levels are welcome, however, please leave your pets home. Registering in advance is not required, however, you will receive emailed reminders and weather updates if you choose to sign up through Maine Health here.
*New! At all HW hikes with a “+” in the title, there will be an option for a longer hike as well as a group who will do the regular-length hike.*
Trailhead: Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center in Linconville. Follow the Tanglewood road until you can’t go any further (because of the gate that is closed in the winter).
This hike is at least 2 miles and the level is easy, but grips or spikes for shoes are recommended for icy conditions.
The group will meet at trailheads throughout Knox and Waldo Counties on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
All hikes will be led by Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff members and a MaineHealth Community Health staff member.
To register: https://penbaywaldo.coursestorm.com/course/happy-wanderers-guided-hike5?page=2

Nature Program Talk: Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermit Bill
2024-01-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Camden Public Library
On Tuesday, January 30th at 6:30PM, Coastal Mountains Land Trust and the Camden Public Library host wildlife biologist and author Ron Joseph as he recounts the highlights of his storied career.
In Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermits: Memoirs of a Wildlife Biologist, Ron shares his stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist, and meeting Mainers like retired dairy farmers Ruth and Martin French of Dover-Foxcroft, who repurposed their barn’s empty cow stalls into a wildlife rehabilitation center. The couple specialized in rescuing orphaned bear cubs, providing solitary cubs with teddy bears as temporary surrogate litter mates while biologists scrambled to find sow bears willing to adopt the orphans. The book includes humorous stories, such as one about the time he had to count piles of deer dung on designated mile-long lines and encountered a woman who bluntly asked, “So you went to college for that?” Other stories border on the absurd, including one of an influential legislator who pressured Ron to spray concentrated wolf urine on 30 miles of Route 201 in a harebrained waste of taxpayer money to supposedly reduce moose-vehicle collisions. Many of the book’s stories have previously been published in Down East, Maine Boats Homes and Harbors, Bangor Daily News, Moosehead Messenger, PenBay Pilot, and elsewhere.
Novelist Paul Doiron will join him to discuss his latest work: Dead Man’s Wake.
This is a hybrid program and will take place in person in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library as well as on Zoom. Please visit the “What’s Happening” adults events calendar at librarycamden.org to register for a Zoom link to attend this webinar.

Member Cross-Country Ski & Snow-shoe
2024-01-09 12:00 - 14:00 | 223 Hope Street
It looks like snow is coming our way! We’re inviting all members to join us in making
fresh tracks along the Round the Mountain Trail on Tuesday, January 9 th !
We will split into two groups. Both skiers and snowshoers will be joined by a staff
member from the Land Trust.
If conditions do not allow for a snowy excursion, we will still hike the trails! Be sure to
bring appropriate footwear, including spikes if needed. Skis and snowshoes will not be
provided.
We will meet at 12PM at the Thorndike Brook trailhead located at 223 Hope Street in Hope
(Google maps does not show this accurately). For the Thorndike Brook Trailhead turn onto Hope
Street from Route 17 (eight miles north of Rockland) or from Gillette Road. The parking lot is just
past the existing parking lot for the Georges Highland Path (¾ miles from Route 17).
No registration is necessary! All members are welcome to join!
