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Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
How climate change is impacting Maine’s iconic fall foliage
A Paddler’s Paradise — And a Showpiece for River Restoration
To save the bats, Cub Scouts build houses for local nature preserves
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July’s Featured Preserve: Mowry Beach
The 48-acre Mowry Beach Preserve provides convenient public access to one of the easternmost sandy beaches in the country and is an excellent spot for birders.
Family-Friendly Hikes for Summer
Summer is finally here and now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors with the whole family.
Summer Solstice Yoga with Sam Williams
On the summer solstice, Sam Williams of Bold Coast Yoga led beach yoga on DCC’s Mowry Beach Preserve.
Basic Kayak Clinic with Sunrise Canoe
In partnership with Sunrise Canoe, Downeast Coastal Conservancy hosted an Introduction to Kayaking Workshop on the Middle River in Machias.
June’s Featured Preserve: Pike Lands Preserve
Located near the northernmost point in Lubec, the Pike Lands offers scenic views of Eastport and points east as well as Cobscook Bay to the west.
2020’s Popular Hobby: Birding
Perhaps over the last few weeks you have become a backyard birder.
May’s Feature Preserve: Orange River Conservation Area and Estey Mountain
Paddlers and hikers alike looking for a small adventure in Downeast Maine should consider the Orange River Conservation Area.
Spring Hiking Etiquette
Early spring hiking is often a challenge for hikers and trail maintainers alike. Spring is our mudseason, the time of year when our hiking paths become soggy and wet from the melting snow and increased rain.
April’s Feature Preserve: Tide Mill Creek
April’s Feature Preserve is Tide Mill Creek, an easy 2 mile trail network with a great rock vista!
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.