Events
Explore the coast!
We can’t wait to see you out on the coast for community gatherings, group hikes, nature walks, and more. Maine Coast Heritage Trust also offers virtual events throughout the year.
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All MCHT events
Volunteer Workdays at Cousins River Marsh
Yarmouth | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Want to lend a hand? Join us for a series of volunteer workdays at our new Cousins River Marsh and Fields preserve in Yarmouth.
Mushroom Inoculation Workshop with NorthSpore
Brunswick | 11:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Are you interested in growing your own mushrooms? Come and join us and NorthSpore for a mushroom log inoculation workshop at Woodward Point Preserve in Brunswick!
Island Tour Series: Little Whaleboat Island Botany with Amanda Devine
Harspwell | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and MCHT for a field trip to Little Whaleboat! For this trip, we will be visiting the newly acquired Little Whaleboat Island for a botanical excursion led by MCHT regional stewardship manager Amanda Devine.
Bobolink Walk at Woodward Point Preserve
Brunswick | 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 p.m.
Join Maeve McGowan of Ag Allies and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for an interactive birding walk and talk to learn about bobolinks and the other grassland birds that inhabit Woodward Point preserve.
Third Thursday: Habitat Restoration on the Narraguagus River
VIRTUAL | 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Join staff from MCHT and Project SHARE for an up-close look at the project to restore critical fish habitat to the Narraguagus River using engineered log structures. Love heavy equipment? You’ll love this one!
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Little Whaleboat and Whaleboat Islands
Harpswell | 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a paddle to MCHT’s Little Whaleboat and Whaleboat Island Preserves. Pack a lunch for a one-of-a-kind island experience. No experience necessary!
Monroe Island Exploration
Owls Head, Maine | 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a Maine island adventure! Pack a picnic and catch a free boat shuttle for the very short trip across the harbor at Owls Head to Monroe Island.
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: The Goslings
Harpswell | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a paddle to MCHT’s preserve on The Goslings in Casco Bay. Explore two wild islands connected by a sand bar at low tide! No experience necessary.
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Malaga Island
Phippsburg | 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a guided paddle to MCHT’s Malaga Island and learn about this small island’s place in Maine’s history. Your choice of a kayak or a paddleboard will get you there. No experience necessary.
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Clapboard Island
Falmouth | 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a paddle to MCHT’s Clapboard Island in Falmouth. Pack a lunch for a one-of-a-kind island picnic. No experience necessary!
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Little Whaleboat and Whaleboat Islands II
Harpswell | 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a paddle to MCHT’s Little Whaleboat and Whaleboat Island Preserves. Two island preserves to explore!. No experience necessary.
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Lanes Island Preserve
Freeport | 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
Join Seaspray Kayaking for an easy paddle to MCHT’s Lanes Island. You can choose either a kayak or a paddleboard for this one. No experience necessary!
Seaspray Summer Paddling Series: Malaga Island II
Phippsburg | 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join Seaspray Kayaking for a guided paddle to MCHT’s Malaga Island and learn about this small island’s place in Maine’s history. Your choice of a kayak or a paddleboard will get you there. No experience necessary.
MCHT offers events year-round. Come back often to see new opportunities to experience the coast. No current events listed? Check out these videos to keep you connected to the coast.
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