The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to share that their virtual program officially opened on Monday, June 29. This summer, youth ages 5-17 are coming together online to explore…
Outdoors
Boothbay Region Land Trust
For those who like to take time to “stop and smell the flowers,” there are plenty of interesting blooms to draw your attention. One that deserves a second glance is the small but striking yellow…
As our climate changes, the timing of natural processes, including blooming of flowers and greening of vegetation is shifting and presenting challenges for birds and farmers alike. For Bobolinks…
Open water swimming is always an adventure because there are so many different elements at play, from the water temperature, to sun, wind, and plants. Swimming is already often seen as an…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
While the Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves are well known for their scenic beauty, many may not be aware of the rich history behind these captivating properties. In recognition of BRLT’s 40th…
Hello muddah, hello faddah, your kids are now at Camp Knick-a-bockah;
It’s a place they really like - going swimming or for a hike.
They take their…
From chattering birds, to verdant meadows and bustling waterways, the signs of summer have arrived at Boothbay Region Land Trust. Yet another marker of the season is the return of summer…
Over the past three months, children in the Boothbay region and across the country have found themselves inundated with virtual interactions. Classroom lessons arrived by email, and show-and-tell…
YMCA Camp staff for Central Lincoln County YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA have been hard at work navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on how summer camp with operate this year. Camp…
Recently, partners from Midcoast Conservancy, the Town of Alna, Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) met onsite at Head Tide Dam.
“We have had many inquiries…
Instead of its usual staffed spring trail running series, Midcoast Conservancy invites runners to use two marked courses at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson to put some spring in their…
Can you find the hidden hearts at Penny Lake Preserve in Boothbay Harbor? Edgecomb Eddy School Kindergarten teacher Cindy Casey set up a fun scavenger hunt for her students that is open to…
The warm weather has arrived and with it Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is moving ahead with a number of planned stewardship improvements across its preserves. Last October, as part of land…
In late April, Brad Weigel joined Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) as its new lands manager. Brad hails from Indiana, though he most recently spent two years as the superintendant of grounds at…
The 58th Windjammer Days Festival set for June 21-29 was canceled Wednesday, April 29.
According to Capt. Pete Ripley, board member of Friends of Windjammer Days, the decision was made…
Animals are appearing closer to home these days due to more people staying inside due to the pandemic. Martin Grassie of Brunswick, an occasional contributor to our newspapers and a 2020 Maine…
One year after Damariscotta River Association and Pemaquid Watershed Association joined forces to become Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Coastal Rivers has made public the organization’s new…
It is with deep gratitude for his years of outstanding service that Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) announces the retirement of Land Manager Michael Warren at the end of May. Michael joined the…
AUGUSTA — In order to provide more opportunity for both youth and adult turkey hunters and abide by current executive orders, Commissioner Judy Camuso with the support of Governor Janet Mills,…
While much is different this spring, the dependable calls of the wood frog and spring peeper have begun right on schedule.. Although in-person guided walks are not an option, Midcoast Conservancy…
A Bird’s Tale
While we’ve been enjoying watching the season slowly unfold from our backyard and some nearby areas, we’ve also been doing our share of virtual birding. By that we mean that we check the constant…
The year 2020 is shaping up to be a noteworthy one. None of us will soon forget the current health crisis that is shaping our daily lives, but hard times also remind us of those things that bring…
BRLT will be posting a new illustrated story along the trails every other week throughout the pandemic. This free one-mile story trail starts from the Oak Point Farm parking lot kiosk and can be…
AUGUSTA, Maine – The current “Stay Healthy at Home” mandate identifies “engaging in…
The current COVID-19 epidemic has put a strain on people throughout the world. The crisis has forced sudden changes in our daily lives including work closures, remote working, homeschooling, and…
Nicole St. Cyr of Newcastle is taking social distancing seriously. She thinks it should also apply to snowmen. March 24, after the overnight snowstorm, she got busy building a line of snowmen on…
The Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is offering two great opportunities to get outside while practicing social distancing: a story trail and a hiking challenge. At this time, the preserves are a…
As a member of the Boothbay region for more than six years and an employee of Boothbay Region Land Trust, I am well versed in the many beautiful preserves that the land trust offers, free to the…
In February, the Musquash Pond Preserve, on Bunker Hill Road in Jefferson, was transferred from The Nature Conservancy to Midcoast Conservancy. This was the second step in creating a 473-acre…
The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the club house at 447 Dover Road in Boothbay. Members, guests, and…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is gearing up for spring with its first ever birdhouse competition and exhibit. The project encourages anyone interested, from local artists to businesses,…
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA are proud to announce the release of their joint 2020 YMCA Summer Camp Guide. It should be an exciting summer for the kids and teens…
Snow enthusiasts are encouraged to celebrate Leap Year at Midcoast Conservancy’s eighth annual Biathlon at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Saturday, Feb. 29…
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour, hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, is coming to Damariscotta at 7 p.m. on March 2 at Lincoln Theater with a curated selection…
The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association’s annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby was held on Wily Pond on Saturday, Feb. 15, and despite temperatures barely above zero for the 8 a.m. start and…
Come enjoy the beauty of winter in Maine at Merrymeeting Fields Preserve while on Nordic skis or snowshoes. On Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants are welcome to join skiers and…
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour, hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, returns to Damariscotta at 7 p.m. on March 2 at the Lincoln Theater with a curated selection of the festival…
Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association
The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association will hold its annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby on Wiley Pond from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the club property at 447 Dover Road,…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Friday, Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m. Hikers can enjoy a crisp…
By the light of a full moon, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) welcomes the public to explore Thorne Head Preserve in Bath for owls on Friday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Led by Maine Master…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is once again partnering with Great Salt Bay Community School’s PTO to host the sixth annual Winter Fest, a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration of winter.…
Every Saturday is a snow day ay Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center this winter. For the rest of January and through Feb. 22, from noon to 4 p.m., Midcoast Conservancy’s gear…
Where It’s At
The night sky: Who doesn’t enjoy looking up at the stars musing about the distance between them and us? Imagining what civilizations from pre-historic times forward thought when seeing what we…
Damariscotta
Since Coastal Rivers relocated its headquarters to Round Top Farm in Damariscotta last April, the farmhouse at Salt Bay Farm on Belvedere Road has become a dedicated nature center and a hub for…
Anyone looking for ways to enjoy the snowy winter need venture no further than Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson for a multitude of options. Cross-country skiing,…
La Verna Preserve in Bristol boasts a variety of forest habitats as well as interesting geology and stunning views of Muscongus Bay. Coastal Rivers Education Director Sarah Gladu will be leading a…
Where It’s At
Let’s face it: Not all of us are into winter sports. There. I said it. And, I (not surprisingly) am one of those. Tried skiing – once – couldn’t make a “pie” or ski as well as the toddlers on the…
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company has generously donated a parcel of land on Westport Island to the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) for a wildlife preserve. The 17-acre parcel, near the corner…
Merrymeeting Winter Series
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s (FOMB) fourth presentation of their 23nd annual Winter Speaker Series; entitled “Let There Be Dark”-Preserving our Night Skies, features Rob Burgess, NASA Solar…
To help get kids and families outside having fun in the snow, Midcoast Conservancy is providing affordable cross country ski equipment to local kids ages kindergarten through eighth grade.…
