Maine Heritage

Summer 2021 - Midcoast Edition

Around for 20 years, Aldermere Farm’s Farm Hands program just expanded to include adults.

From the President

On the Mission

While serving as MCHT’s president over the past ten years, I’ve seen this organization adapt and stretch in remarkable and necessary ways to remain true to its mission.

We’ve also weathered tremendous challenges, which is not in and of itself an accomplishment, but rather an indicator of the organization’s strength, agility, and competence over the long haul.

Thanks to you and others who support MCHT year after year, we have capacities today that we didn’t dream about 50 years ago.

Featured Stories

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Aldermere’s Farm Hands Turns 20

Farm Hands, Aldermere Farm’s first program, was started by former general manager Ron Howard back in 2001 and hundreds of local youth have participated in it over the decades.

This year, the program expanded to include adults!

Invasive Plants and Why They Matter to MCHT

Invasive plants spread, overtake native species, and throw ecosystems out of whack.

MCHT’s approach to managing invasive plants is one of prioritization: know what invasive plants are present on a property, remove small to moderate infestations, respond immediately to new infestations, and monitor regularly.

Ann and David Ingram, MCHT donors

“We’re both directly involved with nonprofits, so we know what good governance looks like. MCHT isn’t just giving lip service to its mission—they’re actively pursuing it. We’ve set up a special fund to help preserve accessibility and provide for ongoing stewardship of MCHT’s lands and programs.”

Remembrances

This year, we’ve said a final goodbye with regret to two old friends, Dianna Emory and Charlie Dodge, who played leadership roles in Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s story for many decades.