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New Commemorative Bench Program
DCC is pleased to offer our Commemorative Bench Program – a stewardship and development project to honor the many people who have instilled a passion for the natural world in all of us. Commemorative benches allow you to honor the special people you love, and your donated contribution will be a great addition to DCC’s preserves.
Landscapes of Inspiration
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.
Birding for Marsh Restoration
An intrepid group of birders recently ventured into a cold spring wind on the Sunrise Trail in Machias. They were there not only to admire birds but also to contribute to research that is building baseline information about the organisms that call Schoppee Marsh home.
3rd Annual Online Silent Auction
Bidding now open! We are once again hosting an Online Silent Auction as a fundraiser to support the conservation and public access of our preserves!
Exploring Middle River Park
During the school break for many of our local schools, DCC hosted a mini camp for youth aged 7-10. The four-day minicamp explored the woods and waters of Middle River Park in Machias with ten eager campers ready to discover something new.
Upcoming Plans for a Single-day Prescribed Burn at Middle River Park
The Maine Forest Service is partnering with Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) to conduct a one-day prescribed burn at Middle River Park in Machias during the week of April 17th-20th. The exact date of the anticipated burn is to be determined and will be based on weather conditions.
Winter Family Fun Day
On Saturday February 25th, over 50 participants braved the negative cold temperatures and windy conditions to join us for our Annual Winter Family Fun Day.
Please cast a vote for DCC!
We are on the ballot and need your help! We’d like your votes for the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community Matters More program! It only takes a moment and your vote will help us fulfill our mission.
Valentine’s Day
This February, we are looking for new solemates who care all about the land and waters we all love! Make a donation in honor of a special valentine and we, DCC, will send them a special nature-themed valentine’s day card!
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.