Stories from the Coast

Preserving Maine’s Starry Nights Reducing light pollution can improve wildlife habitat, lower energy costs, and help maintain some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi. By Eliza Townsend and Francesca Gundrum | Special to the Telegram | December 2024 This year has been stellar for enjoying Maine’s skies. April’s total eclipse of the sun inspired awe […]

Freelance journalist Brandon Keim, inspired by encounters with wild animals at MCHT preserves, reflects on the scientific study of animal…

Writer Laura Poppick explores MCHT preserves in Casco Bay wondering about the rocks on the water's edge, the stories they…

Both Queerly ME and Maine Coast Heritage Trust share a goal of increasing access to lands and waters in Maine.

A career conservationist on why he decided to make a legacy gift to Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Artwork by Norma Randi Marshall, Passamaquoddy member of the Wabanaki people, now adorns the entryway to the Erickson Fields Preserve…

On the Hunt for Conservation Success How hunters play a critical role in supporting and protecting our natural world. By Ed Robinson | November 2024 To many, hunting and conservation may seem incompatible, perhaps even contradictory. After all, how can the impulse to protect the environment be consistent with the act of killing wildlife? Because […]

Conservation Organizations Shift From Protecting to Connecting The best, most durable conservation outcomes are only possible when we have strong relationships with people and communities. By Betsy Cook, Kate Dempsey and Kate Stookey | October 2024 For decades, conservation organizations around Maine have worked tirelessly to conserve and steward Maine’s natural places. The phrase “land […]

Why Nature Is the Best Classroom Maine’s teachers are finding new ways to connect students to nature and their communities, positioning the state as a national leader in outdoor learning. By Olivia Griset | September 2024 Visit Meroby Elementary School in Mexico, Maine, on just about any day of the week and you will find […]

This summer, campers paddled through sunlit waters, hiked forested trails, and immersed themselves in the mysteries of the landscape. They…