Stories
Pardon the Irruption
Forced south of their typical range due to food shortage, the Maine coast is seeing some special birds this season
Sacred Land Conserved by Indigenous Nonprofit
85 acres along the Penobscot River now comprise Nibezun, a cultural center promoting healing and sustainability
An Iconic View Forever Protected
Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Island Heritage Trust, and MCHT partner to protect land on Caterpillar Hill, now owned by BHHT
Meet Maine’s Young Conservationists
Celebrating year three of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust Conservation Internship Program
You Can Help Keep the Coast Open
On Giving Tuesday 2018, donors gave over $20,000 to Keep the Coast Open
The Gift of Pell Island
Pell Island makes MCHT’s 11th preserve in the archipelago between Stonington and Isle au Haut.
Conservation Gets Creative on MDI
On MDI, MCHT is protecting critical wildlife and salt marsh habitat while working with local organization to create affordable workforce housing.
Fall Migration in Action
Animal migration is a wonderful phenomenon to observe.
Saving Maine’s Plants and Animals in a Changing Climate
Conserving connected landscapes on the Maine coast
Farming from Tanzania to Maine
MCHT Teen Ag crew member tells of her experience growing food for her community at Erickson Fields Preserve
Welcoming the Public to Monroe Island Preserve
MCHT conserved one of the largest islands in Penobscot Bay for public access. Now what?
Harvesters Step Up for Conservation
Conservation of Woodward Point protects shore access and water quality for clammers and oyster growers
One Honey of a Mushroom
Learn about one of the most insatiable mushrooms around—the Honey Mushroom
Why Sign in When You Visit a Preserve?
When you register at the kiosk, you’re helping us out
Mushrooms with Eggs
Excerpt: Been eyeing the mushrooms in your yard lately? Want to know what, exactly, you’re looking at?
Knee Deep in the Narraguagus River
MCHT staff pitch in to help remove the remainder of an old dam