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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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Nature in Focus Spin Club

Nature in Focus Spin Club

We have teamed up with Washington County 4-H to host a Nature in Focus Spin Club. Join us to explore the outdoors through photography, environmental education, outdoor recreation, and creative expression!

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DCC Appoints New Executive Director

DCC Appoints New Executive Director

Downeast Coastal Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Colin Brown. He will begin his new position on July 18th, 2022.

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Join us for Forest Camp

Join us for Forest Camp

This summer, we are hosting Forest Camp at the Machias River Preserve for youth ages 10-13. Campers will be able to explore and learn about the forest ecosystem through hands-on activities and games.

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Now Hiring: Executive Director

Now Hiring: Executive Director

We are looking for an energetic, forward-looking individual with experience in organizational development and fundraising who can grow the organization and help achieve our vision of a healthy community working together as stewards of our natural lands and waters.

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Staffing Update

Staffing Update

DCC has announced the departure of its Executive Director, Jon Southern, on March 14th 2022 and appoints current Membership and Outreach Director, Cathy Lookabaugh, as Acting Executive Director until the position is filled.

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Chaga – Maine foraging gold.

Chaga – Maine foraging gold.

by Gren Blackall

Chaga doesn’t look the part as foragers’ treasure in the Maine woods. But it is. The odd shaped hard black bumpy fungus looks more like an accident than the world’s most antioxidant rich superfood!

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Check out Outdoor Gear from Porter Memorial Library

Check out Outdoor Gear from Porter Memorial Library

Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) and the Porter Memorial Library are teaming up to provide outdoor gear for the local community. This program is aimed at helping the community discover and learn about conservation by encouraging children and families to get outside...

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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.