Events are Back!
Get out on the coast with MCHT’s Next Wave Circle
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 – 7:30 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.
Next Wave Circle events
Keep an eye out for the special Next Wave Circle events, a series of in-depth experiences created just for members of the Next Wave Circle to bring you closer to the work you make possible. Come make some new friends and learn about important topics in conservation. You’re one of our most passionate supporters!
Wednesday, June 22 – Next Wave Circle: Oysters and Access at The Shop, Portland
Sunday, September 25 – Next Wave Circle: Malaga Island
Wednesday, November 9 – Next Wave Circle: Climate Change on the Maine Coast
2022 MCHT Summer Events
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.
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.
