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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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Now Hiring: Seasonal Stewardship Assistant

Now Hiring: Seasonal Stewardship Assistant

We are now hiring for a seasonal Stewardship Assistant. The Stewardship Assistant will: monitor easements and fee lands, carry out property maintenance including trail maintenance, assist with habitat conservation, carry out invasive species management projects, assist the Stewardship Director with the creation of management plans, and perform other tasks as requested to support the mission of DCC.

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Winter Family Fun Day

Winter Family Fun Day

On Saturday February 25th, over 50 participants braved the negative cold temperatures and windy conditions to join us for our Annual Winter Family Fun Day.

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Please cast a vote for DCC!

Please cast a vote for DCC!

We are on the ballot and need your help! We’d like your votes for the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community Matters More program! It only takes a moment and your vote will help us fulfill our mission.

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

This February, we are looking for new solemates who care all about the land and waters we all love! Make a donation in honor of a special valentine and we, DCC, will send them a special nature-themed valentine’s day card!

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Words and Waters

Words and Waters

Poetry enthusiasts from the DCC and the Downeast Salmon Federation recently gathered over wine and cheese at the Peter Gray Hatchery in East Machias to hear three poets perform some of their poetry and to celebrate the publication of the Writing The Land: Maine, the new anthology hosting 13 Maine land trusts and the 27 poets inspired by their adopted lands.

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Another Successful Trail Run!

Another Successful Trail Run!

An enthusiastic group of runners, walkers and volunteers gathered in early October for the 6th Bad Little Trail Run jointly sponsored by Bold Coast Runners and Downeast Coastal Conservancy at the Machias River Preserve.

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Now Hiring: Environmental Steward

Now Hiring: Environmental Steward

DCC has been selected as a host site part of the Maine Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Environmental Steward Program. We will host one 900 Hour Environmental Steward from June – November 2023.

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Applying for Reaccreditation

Applying for Reaccreditation

We are pleased to announce that this year DCC is applying for its first renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.

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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.