Ecology & Wildlife
Nature Never Stops
Has anyone else noticed it’s been a winterberry fall? Not sure what that means? Kirk will tell you.
Corals, Tongues, and Jellies
Forever on the search for cool mushrooms, MCHT land steward Kirk Gentalen gives “fall colors” a whole new meaning.
Same Spot, New Eyes
After an overseas vacation, MCHT Land Steward is back on Maine soil, and seeing the wildlife all around him with new eyes.
Jumpstarting the Effort to Protect and Restore Maine’s Coastal Rivers
An extraordinary, generous gift is realizing a more connected future for Maine’s coastal rivers.
A Unifying Force
“Working with Blue Hill Heritage Trust I got my feet wet and experienced first-hand what it’s like behind the scenes of a land trust.”
My Summer at Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
When she began her work as an MCHT Conservation Intern at Woodie Wheaton Land Trust, Kaia knew little to nothing about land trusts—that’s no longer the case.
Summer Shrooms
Just add water, and mushrooms arrive in full force—even in the generally hot and dry summer months.
Drowsy Dragonflies on Hot Summer Days
These hot midsummer days aren’t good for much except swimming, lemonade sipping, and dragonfly spotting.
Population Dynamics
Every spring, bird and mammal populations swell. But as the summer goes on, populations dwindle. What’s this about?
“The Column I’d Never Thought I’d Write”
MCHT Land Steward Kirk Gentalen falls for Maine’s native flowers—and tells you all about some of his favorites.
Watching for Migratory Birds
When songbirds migrate through Maine in the spring, you better believe MCHT steward Kirk Gentalen is outside listening and looking for warblers.
Back to Center
MCHT President Tim Glidden pauses to take stock of where the organization is in the spring of 2019, and where we go from here.
Woodpeckers and the Displays of Early Spring
Learn more about the Downy, the Hairy, and the Pileated
Land Stewardship Highlights of 2018
Beyond trail building: A look into the multifaceted work of land stewardship at MCHT
Ye Olde Fishin’ Holes: the Animal Variety
Looking to spot semi-aquatic animals this winter? Find a hole in the ice near you!
2018 Land Protection Highlights
Conservation projects up and down the coast keep the coast open, healthy, and working