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

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 […]

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. […]