Stories
A Taste of the Open Sea
Head to the open sea with MCHT steward Kirk Gentalen
Winners of the 2018 MCHT Photo Contest
Participants submitted 184 photos from up and down the Maine coast.
A Maine Coast Collaboration
A limited-release Maine Sea Bag featuring art by Eric Hopkins to benefit Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Skies Full of Hawks
A deep dive into the life and times of the Broad-winged hawk
We Too Are Salt and Water
On the coast a Maine poet finds “both words and a reason to use them”
A New Perspective
Through the lens of conservation, an intern wonders about where his family comes from
You Can Help Keep the Coast Clean
One day, $10,474, more than 13 clean Maine beaches—donors made it happen!
Conserving Land, Preserving History
From cellar holes to social media: a history major shares tales from her internship with York Land Trust
Putting Theory Into Practice
A conservation intern gains problem-solving skills while working for a local land trust.
Myxomycetes of Our Dreams
Slime molds and why they’re way cool
The Ins and Outs of Conservation Work
From Washington County to the wilds of Sagadahoc—a conservation intern covers new ground.
Ditch Full of Distractions
Who knew a ditch could be so cool? MCHT steward Kirk Gentalen, that’s who.
Five Things I’ve Learned as a Conservation Intern
Musings on the importance of donors, members, and volunteers—and why it’s fun to work outside!
The Best Classroom Out There
“Odd jobs, hot days, good people: learning lessons about conservation—and life—on the job.”
A Community Embraces Sears Island
Years ago MCHT helped conserve much of Sears Island; today the Friends of Sears Island are bringing it to life
Howard and Ida’s Happy Place, Forever Protected
Siblings work with MCHT to protect the land their parents loved