Featured painting by Barbara Snapp
Pigeon Hill
old woods line the path
leading to a bold summit
worth the hard, steep climb
a wide coastal view
blueberries shadow hidden
sun sets, moon rises
immersed in nature
encompassed by its grandeur
feeling so alive
Landscapes of Inspiration is a new initiative to hear from our members. It is a program to share your voice and passion through a creative medium of your choice. After featuring the poem “In Geologic Time” by Valerie Lawson in our recent newsletter – which was inspired by Reversing Falls Preserve – a longtime supporter of DCC, Barbara Snapp, felt moved to share her own work inspired by a DCC landscape. And thus this new idea was born!
Members and supporters are invited to spend time in nature: strolling along riverbanks, hiking the forested trails, exploring the sights and sounds of nature, and reflecting upon what makes Downeast Coastal Conservancy’s preserves special to you. We are looking for short expressions that share the emotion and connections you feel with the landscape.
We welcome submissions of original poems of any style, art of any media, drawings by kids and adults alike, even recipes inspired by the landscape. Oh, boy! I would love to find a recipe for a Pigeon Hill Pie! Selected submissions will be showcased in DCC media: our printed newsletter, social media, and website. Submissions will accepted throughout the year and can be sent to cathy@downeastcoastalconservancy.org. Share your voice, your passion, and help us highlight the special places of Downeast Maine.