2nd Woods Trail Grand Opening – Middle River Park, Machias!
Join us on Thursday, September 20th at 4:00pm for a hike on DCC’s new Second Woods Trail at the Middle River Preserve in Machias, and meet our new staff members. The Second Woods Trail takes you through a variety of forest types from thick woods, low land stream habitat, and a field view to finish the […]
2nd Annual Bad Little Trail Run
This 2nd Annual event offers 2 race distances (7 mile & 2.5 mile loops). Both races start and end in Whitneyville/Machias, followed by post-race food, celebration and awards ceremony at the Whitneyville Hillgrove Community Hall. Register here!!
Winter Frolic & Family Fun Day at Middle River Park
Downeast Coastal Conservancy(DCC) invites the community to attend their Annual Winter Fun Day at Middle River Park in Machias, collaborating this year with the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, East Coast Greenway Alliance, and Down East Sunrise Trail. Middle River Park is located behind the Chamber of Commerce Rail Road Station Office. This free […]
DCC to Host Annual Plant Sale – Sat June 1st
The Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) will be hosting their annual Plant Sale at the Pottery shop at 352 Rt. 1 in Whiting on Saturday, June 1st from 11am – 4pm. Come by and purchase some plants to help fill out your garden, learn more about the conservation efforts of DCC, and find out more about […]
Volunteer Steward Workshop
Volunteer Steward Workshop Saturday, June 22nd at 9:30 AM In Whitneyville at the Hillgrove Community Hall The Downeast Coastal Conservancy, in partnership with the Downeast Salmon Federation, will be holding a workshop for volunteer stewards on Saturday, June 22nd at 9:30am in Whitneyville at the Hill Grove Community Center. The workshop will focus on property monitoring and other […]
DCC’s 32nd Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic
DCC's 32nd Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic Sunday June 23rd, 2:00pm - 6:00pm Roque Bluffs State Park, Shoppee Point We hope you can join us at this year's annual meeting and community picnic! There will be plenty of new faces to meet and mingle with, including new board members. We'll kick off the afternoon with […]
2019 Annual Fairy Festival
Sign up for the Fairy Festival being held on Sunday, July 21st, 2019 from 10AM to 3PM. Call Helen Waite at 207-497-5734. It will be a day of play making, costumes, fairy house building & cast Party. It will be held at the Longhouse Farm, Jonesport. Bring a picnic lunch and your own adult. Limited to […]
Nature Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Take the Challenge! We have a list of 25 items for you to discover at any of our DCC properties before April 15th!
Story Trail: Paul Bunyan at Middle River Park
Looking for a fun way to read with your kids while being outside? Head over to our Middle River Park in Machias and read a family friendly book while walking the trail.
Story Trail: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World at Klondike Mountain
Looking for a fun way to read with your kids while being outside? Head over to our Klondike Mountain in Lubec and read a family friendly book while walking the trail.