Next Wave Events
SAVE THE DATE: 2023 Saltwater Shindig
Saltwater Shindig on the Goslings Preserve, Casco Bay
Sunday, July 30, 2023, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Next Wave donor tickets go on sale: March 9
General public tickets on sale: March 23.
Don’t miss it! Join us for Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s annual lobster bake hosted by the Next Wave on the Goslings Preserve in Casco Bay. Big fun guaranteed plus the knowledge that purchasing your ticket helps conserve these special places. Brought to you in partnership with our friends at Maine Beer Company and Big Tree Hospitality (you know them as Eventide Oyster Co. and The Honey Paw).
As a special perk for being a Next Wave donor, you get a chance to buy your tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. Keep an eye on your in-box for your invitation and a reminder email when tickets are on sale.
Not a donor? Make your gift today and join the group that’s passionate about making a difference for the coast. We hope to see you at the Shindig!
Get out on the coast with MCHT’s Next Wave
Thanks for being a part of MCHT’s Next Wave, the group of donors under 50 on a mission to keep the coast open, healthy, working, and beautiful. MCHT has a ton of fun ways to connect to the coast for you and your fellow Next Wavers throughout the year.
Keep an eye on your in-box for special invitations to more exciting upcoming 2023 events. Meanwhile, check out the list below and find the experience that inspires you. Grab a friend or grab the kids, and head out on the coast!
2023 Winter Events
Wednesday Winter Walks
Brunswick | 10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Brave the cold and join us on Wednesdays for a gentle walk around Woodward Point Preserve. Together, we will explore this special preserve and all it has to offer during the beautiful winter months.
Wildlife Tracking with Kirk Gentalen
Brunswick | 9:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a morning of wildlife tracking at Woodward Point Preserve! We’ll explore some of the winter wildlife stories that Woodward Point Preserve in Brunswick has to offer.
Full Moon Hike: Snow Moon
Brunswick | 6:00 pm — 7:30 pm
Traditionally known as the “snow moon,” the February full moon will illuminate the mysteries of the natural world at night – come and explore it with us! Enjoy a gentle, guided hike around Woodward Point under the light of the full moon.
Winter Animal Tracking Walk
Rockport | 9:30 am — 12:00 p.m.
Join MCHT steward and naturalist, Kirk Gentalen, for a lively all-ages morning outdoors! We’ll discover some of the wildlife stories that Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport has to offer.
Knox County Food Council Presentation
Online | 5:00 pm — 6:00 pm
In 2022, 19,514 pounds of fresh produce was grown at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport and distributed to area hunger relief agencies, and friends and neighbors in Knox County. Join us online to hear about the collaboration!
Winter Walk at Clark Island
St. George | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join MCHT land steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for an all-ages winter walk at Clark Island Preserve in St. George. We’ll look for clues to the animal’s winter habits and the special things you can discover on a winter’s day in the woods and shore of Clark Island.
Film: A Watershed Moment
Portland | 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
RESCHEDULED to MARCH 11: Join us for a free screening at SPACE Gallery in Portland for this inspirational film short recounting a five-year project to restore the alewife run to the Bagaduce River and the diverse group of partners who made it happen.
Winter Walk at Clark Island Preserve
Saint George | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a late-winter walk at Clark Island Preserve with MCHT naturalist Kirk Gentalen. We hunt for clues to the animals who live here and search for signs that the flora is getting ready for spring.
Third Thursday: Conservation Successes of 2022!
Online | 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
MCHT President and CEO Kate Stookey kicks off the virtual Third Thursdays series with a look back at conservation successes of 2022 and a preview of what’s to come in 2023.
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.
