Signs of Spring Walk & Talk at the Pike Lands
Join us this Saturday (May 12) for the final installment of our "Signs of Spring" walk & talk series with a group hike at the fascinating Pike Lands. 9am-12pm Walter and Carol Muth (Maine Master Naturalists) will share their breadth of knowledge about spring flora and fauna in and around this ecologically diverse coastal conservation […]
Downeast Spring Birding Festival- Pike Lands
Hello Birders! A birding walk is being hosted this year in conjunction with the Downeast Spring Birding Festival. Experienced guides Sallie and Bill Satterthwaite will lead the hike and provide insights into the types of birds that are found throughout the preserve. The hike covers about 1.5 miles on level terrain and all skill levels […]
Machias River Preserve Interpretive Hike / Farewell Matt!
Join Matt Scaccia and wish him well as he leads his last hike as DCC's Land Steward! Matt will be leaving DCC later this month and starting a new position with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests- a statewide land trust based in Concord, NH. He has greatly enjoyed working for DCC […]
Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck Picnic
2018 has brought about a lot of change for DCC. We are in very exciting times here as we move forward with new staff and plan for the future! Following the opening meeting, we’ll share a potluck picnic and listen to the tunes of the UMM Ukulele Club. Please bring a dish to share and […]
The Fairy Festival
Join us to create this play, in the old mossy woods by Shamrock waterfalls. Here you will meet, costume, and entertain the fairies and trolls, build castles, and celebrate with fairy cake for all. Bring a picnic, and a favorite adult. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, July 15th. Boys and girls age 4-12 are welcome […]
Full Moon Hike at Pigeon Hill
Join us for a spectacular evening hike at Pigeon Hill Preserve in Steuben. We’ll hike up to the summit, watch the sunset to the west, then just minutes later turn to watch the full the moon rise over the water to the east. Pack a picnic dinner and share a drink with old friends and […]
Tai Chi Classes Offered At Middle River Park….
Downeast Coastal Conservancy and Samantha Williams, from Bold Coast Yoga, are pleased to offer two Tai Chi classes in Middle River Park on Mondays, August 20 and 27 from 4:30-5:15 pm. The practice of Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition, with roots in the martial arts, which is often practiced today for its many […]
Climate Change in Maine: Getting Serious & Realistic About Renewable Energy
Climate Change in Maine: Getting Serious & Realistic About Renewable Energy Bring Your Questions.... Renowned Climate Change Expert, Dr. William Schlesinger, President Emeritus of the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies, and a DCC board member, is giving a presentation about Climate Change and what can be done about it, especially here in Maine. Dr. Schlesinger […]