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Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom

In collaboration with the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC), the students and staff at Edmunds Consolidated School (ECS) have developed their first outdoor classroom. Consisting of a trail that winds through an upload conifer forest and travels 500 feet along the Dennys River, the project provides both terrestrial and aquatic learning opportunities to the school’s students.

How climate change is impacting Maine’s iconic fall foliage

Have you noticed a change in the timing of our fall foliage? Esta Pratt-Kielley, a Maine Public Digital News Reporter, came Downeast to investigate this idea and joined DCC for a hike at Pigeon Hill Preserve.

A Paddler’s Paradise — And a Showpiece for River Restoration

With miles of undeveloped shoreline and quintessential down east quietude, Whiting’s little-visited Orange River is a critical link between ocean and inland ecosystems.

To save the bats, Cub Scouts build houses for local nature preserves

With a helping hand from Hammond Lumber, the Bear Den of Cub Scouts Pack 125 recently constructed brand new bat houses to be installed in local nature preserves.

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The Joys of Making a Muddy Mess

The Joys of Making a Muddy Mess

In early November, DCC volunteers and students from the UMaine Machias Recreation and Tourism Management class had a volunteer workday at Ingersoll Point in Addison.

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Fall into Fun Festival

Fall into Fun Festival

Early this fall – local business women Gina Finn and Tara Johnson organized with our Outreach Director Cathy Lookabaugh, a fall family mini-festival at Middle River Park in Machias!

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5th Annual Bad Little Trail Run

5th Annual Bad Little Trail Run

On a cool fall Sunday morning, 55 runners and walkers took part in the 5th Annual Bad Little Trail Run hosted by Downeast Coastal Conservancy and Bold Coast Runners.

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Mowry Beach Walk Gets a Lift!

Mowry Beach Walk Gets a Lift!

Led by Stewardship Chair David Dowley, a team of volunteers spent the day replacing aging and damaged boards with pressure treated lumber.

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Job Posting: Stewardship Director

Job Posting: Stewardship Director

Send a resume and cover letter to: info@downeastcoastalconservancy.org or Downeast Coastal Conservancy, PO Box 760, Machias, ME 04654 by Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11:59pm. Desired start date November 1st, 2021.

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Farewell and Best Wishes Kyle!

Farewell and Best Wishes Kyle!

Saying farewell to hard-working staff is never easy! Our Stewardship Director Kyle Winslow has recently accepted a new Land Steward position with Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

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DCC’s Landmarks Newsletters

Downeast Coastal Conservancy distributes our newsletter, Landmarks, to our membership twice per year. If you would like to recieve the most recent Landmarks Edition please join our membership with a donation online or via the mail.