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The Joys of Making a Muddy Mess
In early November, DCC volunteers and students from the UMaine Machias Recreation and Tourism Management class had a volunteer workday at Ingersoll Point in Addison.
DCC’s New Stewardship Director
We are excited to welcome our new Stewardship Director, Ryan Mola!
Support Us – Virtual Silent Auction!
We are hosting a Virtual Silent Auction, where 100% of all purchases will go to support the conservation and public access of DCC’s preserves!
Enter our “Inspired by Nature” 2021 Photo Contest
Downeast Coastal Conservancy is pleased to host our annual “Inspired by Nature” photo contest for 2021! Enter to win a $50 gift card and highlight the importance of land conservation!
Fall into Fun Festival
Early this fall – local business women Gina Finn and Tara Johnson organized with our Outreach Director Cathy Lookabaugh, a fall family mini-festival at Middle River Park in Machias!
5th Annual Bad Little Trail Run
On a cool fall Sunday morning, 55 runners and walkers took part in the 5th Annual Bad Little Trail Run hosted by Downeast Coastal Conservancy and Bold Coast Runners.
Mowry Beach Walk Gets a Lift!
Led by Stewardship Chair David Dowley, a team of volunteers spent the day replacing aging and damaged boards with pressure treated lumber.
Farewell and Best Wishes Kyle!
Saying farewell to hard-working staff is never easy! Our Stewardship Director Kyle Winslow has recently accepted a new Land Steward position with Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Youth Explorers become Nature Detectives!
For the past four weeks, youth ages 4-12 came to the Lubec Community Outreach Center for two-hours of weekly outdoor exploration with Downeast Coastal Conservancy. Each week, DCC’s Outreach Director Cathy Lookabaugh took the young explorers down the Mowry Beach...
In the News
Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
How climate change is impacting Maine’s iconic fall foliage
A Paddler’s Paradise — And a Showpiece for River Restoration
To save the bats, Cub Scouts build houses for local nature preserves
DCC’s Landmarks Newsletter
Downeast Coastal Conservancy distributes a spring and fall copy of our newsletter, Landmarks, to our donors. If you would like to receive the editions as they are produced please consider becoming a donor by using our online form or via mail.