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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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Spring Hiking Etiquette

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.

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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

Looking for ways to stay entertained while social distancing? Nature is full of opportunities to learn and explore. Check out a list of activities and head out to one of DCC’s properties to discover something new!

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New Vining Lake Community Preserve

New Vining Lake Community Preserve

Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) announced today that it has acquired all of the land surrounding 26 acre Vining Lake located approximately 21miles north of Machias, in the Town of Cooper and Cathance Township. This is DCC’s first step in creating the Vining Lake...

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A Visit to Tide Mill Creek by Kurt Manco

A Visit to Tide Mill Creek by Kurt Manco

Since starting my internship in May with DCC, I have been fortunate enough to be able to spend a good bit of time outside on the trails at a number of DCC’s properties. A few weeks ago, I hiked the approximately 2.5-mile trail system at Tide Mill Creek in Jonesboro...

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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.