Stories from the Coast

Maine Teens Need the Outdoors More Than Ever Hands-on outdoor adventures help teens build confidence and community, inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. By Connor Huggins | October 2025 On a rainy May weekend at Birch Point Beach State Park, dozens of middle school students from Bucksport and Wiscasset pitched tents, repaired a beach […]

Native Plants Make Maine More Resilient Autumn is the best time to sow native seeds — an easy, affordable and effective way to support biodiversity and promote climate resilience in Maine. By Tyler Refsland and Susan Gallo | September 2025 Earlier this month, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that more than half of Maine was experiencing severe […]

Few associate blue crabs with Maine—they’re far more common in the estuarine waters of the Chesapeake Bay, and a popular…

In his latest story, MCHT steward (and Nature Bum) Kirk Gentalen dives into the hidden world of woolly alder aphids,…

A collaborative effort to help students from Lubec and Whiting learn more about and contribute to healthy ecosystems.

Healthcare providers in Maine are finding new ways to incorporate nature into clinical practice, with benefits for both patients and…

People have been moving plants around as long as people have been moving around. What information can past ecosystems provide…

At Mount Desert Island (MDI), where Maine Coast Heritage Trust is the local land trust, one gem that we’re proud…

In his latest story, MCHT steward (and Nature Bum) Kirk Gentalen explores the art of tracking owls. Patience is essential—but…

Why Do We Help the Frogs Cross the Road? A “Big Night” event in Cumberland is one of many community science efforts in Maine to assist amphibians across roadways during their spring migration. By Stacey Cramp | Special to the Telegram | March 2025 It’s a rainy, early spring night in a small town 15 […]