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.
Saltwater Shindig, August 12 – Save the Date!
This is the one you’ve been hearing about! MCHT’s Next Wave hosts this epic clambake on a sandbar at The Goslings Preserve in Casco Bay. Mark your calendars and keep an eye on your in-box for your invitation! Tickets go on-sale May 19 at 9:00 am.
2022 Spring Events
A Watershed Moment: A Story About People, Fish, and the Water That Connects Them
Penobscot | 8:00 pm — 9:30 pm
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, and the town of Penobscot Alewife Committee for a film about people, fish, and the water that connects them—and what it takes to keep that connection alive and strong.
Sheepscot River Paddle
Alna | 12:30 pm — 3:30 pm
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Midcoast Conservancy on World Fish Migration Day for a paddle on the Midcoast’s Sheepscot River.
Paddle the Orange River Watershed
Whiting | 9:30 am — 1:00 pm
Join MCHT and the Downeast Coastal Conservancy on world Fish Migration Day for a paddle on the Orange River in Whiting
Clark Island Bird Walk
St. George | 8:30 am — 10:30 am
Join us at Clark Island Preserve for a guided birdwalk where we’ll look for migratory songbirds, shorebirds, and more.
Bird Walk at Erickson Fields
Rockport | 8:00 am — 10:00 am
We’ll take a guided bird walk with MCHT steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport. (You might know Kirk from his popular Nature Bummin’ blog!) Learn tips on how to identify birds by sight and sound.
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.