Join DCC and local partners for a paddle and celebration on the Orange River Water Trail. Everyone will meet at the MCHT Office in Whiting and will be shuttled to the launch site on Playhouse Lane, a grilled lunch will be provided at the picnic area on Little Lake and then paddling back to the […]

On Monday, June 16th at 3:00pm DCC Board Member and retired UMM professor Sherrie Sprangers will lead a wildflower walk at Pigeon Hill! Participants will learn some basic botanical terminology and plant identification skills. Attendees will get the chance to observe, identify and learn about various flowers and plants. No matter your knowledge level of […]

Celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching the sunset from the beach at Denbow Point Preserve!

Come join a group hike on the beautiful trails at Ingersoll Point Preserve in South Addison

A celebration of the work and accomplishments of DCC that would not be possible without our supporters

DCC will have a table at the Milbridge Days festivities. Come say hi, grab a trail map, and learn about DCC and all that we do!

Downeast Coastal Conservancy will have a table at the 2025 Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. Enjoy the weekend festivities and stop by our table to learn about DCC, grab a trail guide, and see how you can be involved!

Join DCC staff for a volunteer event removing invasive Japanese knotweed at Mowry Beach. This plant is invasive in the US, grows in wet areas, and due to its dense, fast growing and spreading, outcompetes native plants for habitat. While we cannot remove all knotweed at Mowry Beach, we can limit its spread and impact. […]

Downeast Coastal Conservancy will be partnering with Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) to remove trash and lobster traps from Browney Island. Each day will begin by everyone meeting at the Downeast Insitute parking lot around 8:45 to get loaded into MITA's boat and head to the island at 9. Volunteers will be back to shore […]

Foraging Maine Mushrooms; An Introductory talk and walk.                                                                                                […]