Events are Back!
Get out on the coast with MCHT’s Next Wave
Thanks for being a member of the Next Wave, the group of Maine Coast Heritage Trust donors under 50 on a mission to keep the coast Maine.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust has a ton of fun ways to connect to the coast for you and your fellow Next Wavers. Find the experience that inspires you, grab a friend or grab the kids, and head out.
We can’t wait to see you out on the coast for community gatherings, group hikes, nature walks, and more.
The 2022 Saltwater Shindig
August 12, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This is the one you’ve been hearing about! MCHT’s Next Wave hosts an epic clambake on a sandbar at The Goslings Preserve in Casco Bay. The event is hosted by MCHT’s Next Wave with dinner provided by Big Tree Catering Co. (yes, they’re the folks behind Eventide Oyster Co., Hugo’s, and The Honey Paw) and Maine Beer Company. Get your tickets now—space is limited.
2022 Spring Events
Aldermere/Erickson Fields Fall Celebration
Rockport | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Pick some carrots, meet the Belties from Aldermere Farm, take a stroll on the Story Walk, and so much more! There’s a full afternoon of fun activities happening at Erickson Fields Preserve. Grab a friend and stop by!
Stone Barn Farm Community Celebration
Bar Harbor | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Come celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors at MCHT’s Stone Barn Farm. Walk the trails, do the scavenger hunt, enjoy local snacks!
Harvest Time: Addressing Food Insecurity at Erickson Fields Preserve
| 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Join us online for Third Thursdays. This month: a look at the programs and partnerships at Erickson Fields Preserve that help address food insecurity in the surrounding communities of Knox County.
Star Party at Woodward Point!
Brunswick | 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Southern Maine Astronomers for a night under the star – complete with a guided laser tour and telescope!
Film at Patagonia: A Watershed Moment
Freeport | 6:30 pm — 8:00 pm
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries at the Patagonia store in Freeport for a free screening of an inspiring story of fish passage restoration on the Bagaduce River. Snacks and Maine Beer Co. beer included!
Book Launch for Writing the Land: Maine
| 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Join us online, along with land trusts and poets from all around the state of Maine, to celebrate the launch of this exciting and special volume of poetry.
Meet the Marsh!
Yarmouth | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Stop by the Cousins River Fields & Marsh in Yarmouth to take a guided tour of the salt marshes. We’ll have snacks, drinks, local craft vendors, corn hole, and a bonfire too!
A Paddler’s Paradise: MCHT Preserves for Kayakers
| 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Third Thursdays: This month, join us online for a virtual trip down the coast to visit many of MCHT’s paddle-friendly preserves.
MCHT offers events year-round! Keep an eye on your in-box for seasonal announcements when registration opens for our spring, summer, fall, and winter events. Come back often to see new opportunities to experience the coast.
Looking for a virtual experience? Check out these videos to keep you connected to the coast.