The President’s Circle Events
Thank you for being a member of The President’s Circle at Maine Coast Heritage Trust. There are so many ways to connect to the work you make possible. Find the experience below that inspires you and join us out on the coast.
Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for new events designed to show you the impact of your generosity.
2023 Summer Celebration – You’re Invited!
The President’s Circle Summer Celebration
Friday, August 4, 2023
Hosted by MCHT Board and Council members Thomas Armstrong Jr., Gale Davis, Elizabeth B. Johnson, and Arthur C. Martinez
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Beals Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor
Every year, on the first Friday in August, we look forward to our annual gathering on Mount Desert Island to celebrate the successes of the past year and the work your leadership supports as a member of The President’s Circle.
Join us this year in a classic Maine waterfront setting with plenty of lobster served fresh off the boat. We have a lot to celebrate!
You’re invited to a festive gathering at Beal’s Lobster Pier to celebrate the invaluable role you play in land conservation in Maine. We look forward to honoring your unique contributions and the collective impact The President’s Circle had in 2022.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served. Dress is cocktail casual.
This event has limited capacity. Please RSVP promptly.
(Adults only please.)
Summer Boat Tours
Mount Desert Boat Tour
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
4:00 – 6:30 pm
Northeast Harbor
Join us aboard The Asticou with Captain Linda Greenlaw, departing from Northeast Harbor. We’ll take an afternoon tour through the Cranberry islands then up into Somes Sound for stunning views from the water of the wild expanses of Acadia National Park.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served.
This event is sold out. Join the Wait List and we’ll notify you if space becomes available.
Casco Bay Boat Tour
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
4:00 – 6:30 pm
Portland
Departing from Long Wharf in downtown Portland, we’ll cruise aboard The Islander through the beloved islands of lower Casco Bay.
We’ll highlight the work on several MCHT partnership projects and preserves.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served.
Cobscook Bay Boat Tour
Wednesday, August 16, 2022
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Eastport
We’ll picnic onboard as we tour the upper reaches of Cobscook Bay where MCHT’s conserved land helps protect the pristine waters of one of Maine’s most remote bays.
More 2023 Events
MCHT offers events year-round! We can’t wait to see you out on the coast for community gatherings, group hikes, nature walks, and more.
Keep an eye on your in-box for seasonal announcements in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. Come back often to see new opportunities to experience the coast.
Fall Celebration at Stone Barn Farm
Bar Harbor | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Come celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors at MCHT’s Stone Barn Farm. Check out the barn renovation, walk the trails, listen to local musicians, and enjoy local snacks!
International Maritime Film Festival: A Watershed Moment
Bucksport, Maine | 9:30 am — 7:30 pm
“A Watershed Moment,” the short film about restoring fish passage to the Bagaduce River won an Honorable Mention from the International Maritime Film Festival and will be show as part of the Festival in Bucksport!
Aldermere Farm & Erickson Fields Fall Celebration
Rockport | 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Drop by Erickson Fields Preserve to learn about the great programming and activities that take place and Aldermere Farm and Erickson fields year-round. Tasty treats available too!
Third Thursday: Community Programming at Aldermere Farm – the Power of 4-H
VIRTUAL | 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Join us for the virtual Third Thursday series. This month: learn all about the Aldermere Achievers 4-H program at Aldermere Farm. We’ll hear from a young Mainer who spent 9 years in the program and her successes since!
A Beltie Holiday at Aldermere Farm
Rockport | 9:00 am — 12:00 pm
Stop by Aldermere Farm to celebrate Beltie Holiday! Don your most festive (or ugliest) holiday sweater and get your holiday picture taken with a Belted Galloway calf. Lots of other fun to be had too!
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.