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 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 […]
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. […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
