Stories from the Coast

MCHT has been engaging in “natural climate solutions” for over fifty years, which is a critical component of the multi-faceted…

How we're utilizing regenerative farming practices to mitigate climate change impacts at our agricultural preserves in Rockport.

Enock Glidden is helping Maine land trusts make their trails more accessible.

This winter hasn't been the coldest, or the snowiest, and it definitely hasn't been the iciest, but even so, Kirk…

We know why Peepers peep in spring, it’s to mate. At that time, their common name makes perfect sense. But…

Saving Maine Marshes Protecting land is one of the most valuable tools we have to respond to climate change, and on the Maine coast, protection and restoration of tidal marshes has a profound impact. Tidal marshes are incredibly effective at removing gases like carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing them in roots and soils below—as much as […]

"This place, and the people who also call this place home, made me who I am and instilled in me…

Meet Renee Duncan, MCHT's Stone Barn Farm Steward & Outreach Manager on Mount Desert Island.

By Zhenya Mikha, Teen Ag Crew Alum Zhenya Mikha started participating in Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Teen Ag Program at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport in the summer of 2020, became a Leader in the program in 2021 and in the spring of 2022. She plans to attend college in Maine and study ecology and psychology. What […]

By Maggie Cozens, Southern Maine Outreach Coordinator Earlier in 2022, Maine Coast Heritage Trust welcomed two dedicated outreach specialists to the Stewardship Department who will be leading outings, managing MCHT programs, and partnering with other organizations to connect people to the land. Welcome, Maggie (and Renee)! Will you share a little bit about your background? […]