Islands

In Memoriam

All of us at Maine Coast Heritage Trust mourn the passing of Peter Blanchard, a true champion for the Maine coast.

You Had Me at Snow Fleas…

A story about love… Kirk’s love for tracking and snow fleas specifically.

Sheep Island Stays Open

With the conservation of Sheep Island, MCHT offers a trio of great island preserves in Owls Head.

Friends enjoying a brew from the Maine Beer Company next to a campfire on the shore of Little Whaleboat Island in Maine's Casco Bay.

Maine Beer Company Announces Little Whaleboat Island Beer

Maine Beer Company releases Little Whaleboat IPA to support Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s effort to protect three Casco Bay islands.

How About Another Great Casco Bay Island Preserve?

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is fundraising to permanently conserve Little Whaleboat, Nate, and Tuck islands in Casco Bay—to ensure people will always be able to access these special places.

A Family Connection

When Ryan Conery-Pulin woke up on the Maine coast for the first time, he had an experience he’ll never forget. And that was just the beginning of his deep connection to the Maine coast.

Where the Land Meets the Sea

Essay by Megan Grumbling, part of the Voices from the Coast project to celebrate people’s deep connection to the Maine coast and MCHT’s 50 years of land conservation.

Caring for Newly Conserved Clark Island Preserve

MCHT has acquired 120 acres of Clark Island to create a special new Midcoast preserve, but fundraising efforts still continue to support ongoing stewardship of the island.

MCHT Preserves See More Use Than Ever Before

In 2020, use of conserved land was up across the state. What did this mean for MCHT land stewards?

What Else Remains?

Essay by Franklin Burroughs, part of the Voices from the Coast project to celebrate people’s deep connection to the Maine coast and MCHT’s 50 years of land conservation.

Nash Island, Remembering Jenny Cirone

Essay by Peter Rand, part of the Voices from the Coast project to celebrate peoples’ deep connection to the Maine coast and MCHT’s 50 years of land conservation.

Clocking Changes at Calderwood

MCHT land steward Kirk Gentalen has learned to love walking the same trails over and over again (it’s part of the gig). And Calderwood Island has been one of his favorite places to return to for all the changes that have occurred there over the past decade-plus.