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Summer Solstice Yoga with Sam Williams
On the summer solstice, Sam Williams of Bold Coast Yoga led beach yoga on DCC’s Mowry Beach Preserve.
Basic Kayak Clinic with Sunrise Canoe
In partnership with Sunrise Canoe, Downeast Coastal Conservancy hosted an Introduction to Kayaking Workshop on the Middle River in Machias.
June’s Featured Preserve: Pike Lands Preserve
Located near the northernmost point in Lubec, the Pike Lands offers scenic views of Eastport and points east as well as Cobscook Bay to the west.
2020’s Popular Hobby: Birding
Perhaps over the last few weeks you have become a backyard birder.
May’s Feature Preserve: Orange River Conservation Area and Estey Mountain
Paddlers and hikers alike looking for a small adventure in Downeast Maine should consider the Orange River Conservation Area.
Spring Hiking Etiquette
Early spring hiking is often a challenge for hikers and trail maintainers alike. Spring is our mudseason, the time of year when our hiking paths become soggy and wet from the melting snow and increased rain.
April’s Feature Preserve: Tide Mill Creek
April’s Feature Preserve is Tide Mill Creek, an easy 2 mile trail network with a great rock vista!
Outdoor Activities
Looking for ways to stay entertained while social distancing? Nature is full of opportunities to learn and explore. Check out a list of activities and head out to one of DCC’s properties to discover something new!
New Vining Lake Community Preserve
Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) announced today that it has acquired all of the land surrounding 26 acre Vining Lake located approximately 21miles north of Machias, in the Town of Cooper and Cathance Township. This is DCC’s first step in creating the Vining Lake...
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.