Hidden Valley Nature Center’s cofounders Bambi Jones and Tracy Moskovitz attended the American Tree Farm’s Annual Convention in Pittsburg, Penn., July 17-19. They…

Here's a summer read of local and ecological interest for readers of Maine, “Bob Hines: National Wildlife Artist,” by Dr. John Juriga.

Why? Hines would not only create the famed 1946 duck…

This Sunday, July 27, farms up and down the Midcoast will leave their gates open.

But instead of allowing the animals to get out, they…

The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association will sponsor its 10th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10.

A $200 cash prize will be awarded for the…

For the 10th year, a Damariscotta fuel and propane company is sponsoring the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association.

According to Colby & Gale’s president, Robert Clifford, it is…

Registration for the 15th Tour de Farms bicycle ride is open and can be completed online at www.morrisfarm.org.  

The event, hosted by the Morris…

The first step to dig for clams is to find a clam.

Once said clam has been spotted, it's best to dig a seven- to eight-inch hole…

Join Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association for a walk along the trails of the Griggs Preserve in Newcastle Thursday, July 17 at 9 a.m. Maine Master Naturalist Kit Pfeiffer will lead the walk…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) kicks off its “Summer Exploration” series on Thursday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at …

Over the weekend we had the opportunity to lead a birding expedition to an area north of Millinocket known by many as the proposed national park lands. It was exciting to be birding an area that…

A new kind of mountain running race is coming to Maine this September — one that finishes at the summit of the Sunday River mountain resort in Newry. The winding course includes single-track…

The Central Lincoln County YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA announce their summer camps have partnered to offer more opportunities for youth this summer. The CLC Y…

Save the date for Saturday, Sept. 6, to celebrate with Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson.

The Tree Farm Field Days on Sept. 6 will feature live music, great food, kids and…

Southport Island's Boy Scout Troop 238 boarded the Amtrak Downeaster on Saturday, June 7 and traveled to Boston to earn their Citizen in the Nation Merit Badge and walk the Freedom Trail with…

Like many a Mainer, we have awoken each morning in recent weeks to the squeaky songs of a gray catbird echoing around our neighborhood. Gray catbirds are a common summer bird in Maine and indeed…

The 2014 North East Region Outstanding Tree Farm award will be going to the same place the…

Late this winter Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson embarked on a capital campaign to build two unique buildings that will sustain current programming and enable more collaboration…

The warblers are coming, the warblers are coming. Spring migration is well underway and the warblers are the stars as they make their way from their tropical homes to their breeding grounds in the…

Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson is known for its trees. There are a lot of them spread out across 1,000 acres of diverse terrain and habitat. Some big, some small, but all of them are…

Boy Scout Troop 238 held its Spring Camporee at the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Club this past weekend.

Despite the rain, it was an eventful weekend, with the Scouts receiving compass…

The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) invites volunteers to join our “Green Workout Team” to help with general trail clean-up, painting kiosks, marking trails and bridge building at…

There is only one day left to apply for the 2014 Maine Moose Hunt Lottery.

Online applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on May 14. You can apply online now at…

Teens To Trails, or “T3,” is teaming up with the Cony High School Outing Club for the second annual Maine Outdoor Film Festival in Augusta on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.…

FREEDOM — For many who care deeply about wildlife, the recent headlines have been depressing: the ivory hunter's senseless killing of African elephants; poaching of India's remaining Bengal tigers…

If you haven’t heard it yet, chances are pretty good that you soon will. We’re talking about that rapid-fire rapping that arrives every spring. You may hear it from…

The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray opened for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 19 — just in time for school vacation.

Even though there is still some snow on the ground,…

Bath Trails needs help to prepare the Whiskeag Trail for use by residents and visitors this spring and summer! Join Bath Trails for the Community Trail Clean-up on Saturday, May 3 for spring…

Interested in getting outside this spring? Join Lands Manager Michael Warren from the Boothbay Region Land Trust to help spruce up the trails this April.

Feel free to meet at the following…

More rain is on the way for all of Lincoln County late Monday night, April 7, through at least early afternoon on Tuesday, meteorologist Stacie Hanes of the National Weather Service’s Gray office…

Habitat 7 Rivers’ 21st annual Spring Walk will take place Sunday, May 4 in Brunswick at 2 p.m.

The organization’s largest fundraiser will begin at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen…

All programs meet at the DRA Great Salt Bay Farm Heritage Center (110 Belvedere Road), Damariscotta, unless otherwise indicated.

Birch Bark Etching with David Moses Bridges
When:…

We were talking with one of our next-door neighbors recently, on one of the recent nine degree “spring” mornings, when he expressed his surprise that…

This spring, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will once again offer monthly guided walks to visitors. With 1,000 acres and nearly 30 miles of trails, it can be a little intimidating…

Since its recent inception in 2007, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) has been filling a much needed niche in the Midcoast region, combining outdoor recreation…

The White House selected Teens To Trails Founder Carol Leone as a "Champion of Change: Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders" for her efforts to engage communities and youth in…

People think of doves as peaceful. In some cultures, they’re considered a symbol of peace. Maybe that’s because they typically occur together in groups and can sometimes be seen roosting together…

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is inviting volunteers, ages 18 and older, to join…

With spring knocking at our door, what better way to spend a day than at the 34th annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show? This year’s event jam-packs the Augusta Civic Center with everything…

Living in a coastal area where open ocean water is always nearby and where, for us humans, freshwater is available anytime at the kitchen sink, it is…

March is membership month at Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) and we hope that you will consider renewing your membership for 2014. Any donation to BRLT makes you…

After one of the recent snowstorms, we woke up to see our bird feeding area covered in 10 inches of snow. But, before we could get out to clean it…

Throughout the month of March, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is offering great deals on the yurt, huts and campsite reservations. Make the most of this winter, or come out to…

Winter is a special time of year during which we get to observe the patterns and habits of our animal neighbors as they hunt, breed, nest and struggle to meet the demands of winter. Their tracks…

The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association's Kids Ice Fishing Derby, held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Wiley Pond in Boothbay, was hailed by organizers as a big…

Boothbay Region Land Trust has scheduled another year of exciting events to get you outside and enjoying the natural areas of our region.

This year’s theme is “Visit the Preserves” with…

Monthly walks with graduates of the Maine Master Naturalist Program resume on February 21 at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. The focus of the walk changes…

On January 26, more than 160 participants and an equal number of volunteers and spectators ignored the wind and cold to join in the fun at Hidden Valley Nature Center’s third annual Biathlon. The…

The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is being held February 14-16 throughout the state. Hidden Valley Nature Center, a proud participant, invites you to several fun family events. Or just get out on…

On Friday, Jan. 31 Tracey Hall, Environmental Educator of the Boothbay Region Land Trust, held the first ever “Tails on the Trails” dog hike at Penny Lake preserve. With her was her Labradoodle…

There is nothing I like better in the winter than to don my skis and take some turns on one of Maine's many mountains.

But the equipment and the lift ticket for my favorite sport both come…