Rene Henderson
Castine
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Guidelines
What You Need to Know
- No overnight parking
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Keep pets under control
- Respect privacy of preserver neighbors
Why we Care
A Preserve for All Seasons
Rene Henderson Preserve is ready to explore. Its 1.7 mile network of woods roads and trails offers plenty of chances to spot birds and other wildlife. In winter, lace up your skates for a spin on the pond once it’s safely frozen, or visit during your respective hunting season in search of deer and game birds. This varied landscape is one we’re proud to care for—and welcome everyone to enjoy.
Features
How to Get There
Access to the preserve is from Route 166 in Castine. The entrance to the parking area is approximately 0.8 miles north of the southern intersection between Rt. 166A and Rt. 166.
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Field Notes
Getting to Know Rene Henderson
The Path to Conservation
The Rene Henderson Preserve was originally protected by the Conservation Trust of Brooksville, Castine, and Penobscot (TCT) which merged with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust in 2014. During the merger, former TCT properties were split between MCHT and Blue Hill Heritage Trust, with MCHT assuming ownership of Rene Henderson in 2014. The property was originally purchased in 1992 from the estate of Myrtle M. Wood.
On the Island
The Rene Henderson Preserve is almost entirely forested with a mix of uplands and wetlands, and includes an open, beaver-generated pond and wetland complex near the northwest corner. There are several seeps and small streams, as well as two small clearings in the western portion of the preserve.
Evidence of past land use is everywhere, with logging roads, heavily cut patches of regenerating forest, and stone walls found throughout the property. Despite this history, the preserve is also home to a variety of noteworthy natural resources. These include high-value habitat near the pond and wetland, Northern White Cedar Swamps, Mountain Holly – Alder Woodlands, and deer wintering areas on the eastern edge of the preserve.
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Help Us Take Care of the Preserve
This preserve belongs to all of us; that’s why it’s important to leave as little trace as possible when you visit.
To do that, please:
- Carry out all trash
- Carry out all pet waste
- Carry out all human waste (including toilet paper)