The Island Soundscape Project, in partnership with the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Downeast Coastal Conservancy, is hosting a series of guided walks focused on helping visitors to connect with place through listening. The primary guide is Dr. Karen Beeftink, Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at the University of Maine at Machias. […]

Come to Mowry Beach on the night of October 24th for a jack-o-lantern hike on the boardwalk beginning behind Lubec Elementary. Then, make your way to the beach where there will be a campfire, s'mores, and spooky stories being shared. This is a family friendly event!

The Island Soundscape Project, in partnership with the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Downeast Coastal Conservancy, is hosting a series of guided walks focused on helping visitors to connect with place through listening. The primary guide is Dr. Karen Beeftink, Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at the University of Maine at Machias. […]

Sunday, December 14th, join us at 1 pm at Machias River Preserve for a workshop on tree and shrub identification during the cold season. Learn what you are surrounded by as you explore winter landscapes. This event will begin at the Whitneyville Sunrise Trail parking lot, from there, we will make our way to Machias […]

Originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, the first DCC Vining Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby will now occur on Saturay February 7th, after the original date was postponed due to frigid temperatures. Open to youth ages 15 and under and free to enter. There will be prizes for the first and second place brook trout, […]

Winter Family Fun Day returns to Middle River Park on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. The classic kids' custom cardboard sled race returns. Build a sled and bring it with you for an attempt to win one of two prizes: furthest distance and best design (voted on at the event). But that is not all, the […]

On Saturday, April 18th, join Master Naturalist Grace Bartlett for an exploration of vernal pools and the creatures therein. We'll look for egg masses of pool-breeding amphibians, like wood frogs and salamanders. Wear waterproof boots and dress for the weather. Meet at Vining Lake Community Preserve at 10:00 am. Fill out this form to register […]

  Night Sky Star Party at Reversing Falls in Pembroke, led by Downeast Amateur Astronomers. Happening at the upper field at Reversing Falls, this event will be interactive and educational. Attendees will learn about constellations and will get to use telescopes to explore the Milky Way Galaxy and view stars and planets.  

Join your local conservation partners for a paddle on the Orange River watershed in Whiting. The day will include paddling the watershed approximately 3 miles and a picnic lunch. There will be an optional guided hike up Estey Mountain. Boats and gear will be provided; participants are allowed to bring their own boats and gear. […]

Join DCC for a hike to the summit of Pigeon Hill in Steuben to observe the sunset in celebration of the summer solstice. Pigeon Hill is one of Maine's highest points of coastal elevation east of Acadia National Park. The ledge summit that reaches 317 feet offers an incredible view of the peaks of Acadia […]