Events
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Pumpkin Glow
Mowry Beach Preserve, LubecCome 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 […]
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Soundwalk Series: Pigeon Hill
Pigeon Hill Preserve, SteubenThe 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 […]
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Early Winter Tree and Shrub ID
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 […]
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Vining Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby
Vining Lake Community Preserve, CooperOriginally 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 […]
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Winter Family Fun Day
Middle River Park, MachiasWinter 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 […]
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Vernal Pools Walk
Vining Lake Community Preserve, CooperOn 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 […]
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Reversing Falls Star Party
Reversing Falls Preserve, PembrokeNight 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. […]
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Orange River Community Paddle
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 […]
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Solstice Sunset Hike
Pigeon Hill Preserve, SteubenJoin 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 […]
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Annual Celebration & Summer Meeting
DCC's Annual Celebration & Summer Meeting is taking place at Middle River Park and the "Make Here Better" stage in Machias on Friday, July 17th. The event will begin at […]