Own a mountain bike and ready to hit the trails this fall? Then join us on this after school mountain bike ride.

Sarah Plummer, local yoga and outdoor adventure instructor from Maine Outdoor Yoga, will lead this group ride along the trails at Hidden Valley. Participants will learn the basics of mountain biking on this fun and challenging beginner to intermediate ride.   

Make sure your bike is trail ready, tires inflated, brakes in working condition and able to navigate trail riding. Please bring a helmet, wear sneakers and bring water in a well fitted backpack. 

The group will meet at the Welcome Center at 3:30 PM and return before 5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to join the ride if they have their own bike, bike on your own, or enjoy a walk while the kids ride.

This ride will happen rain or shine.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Join Maine Master Naturalists on a guided hike as we explore the Marsh River Preserve.

Estuaries and their surrounding coastal habitats are found where the rivers meet the sea. These borders between land and ocean have unique plant and animal species who thrive in their brackish waters.

Marsh River Preserve is part of the Sheepscot River corridor, an area of ecological significance, and, as a tributary of the lower Sheepscot River, the preserve provides additional habitat for rare plants, animal and natural communities. During this Wednesday Wander will walk a short loop to the edge of the estuary to observe plants and animals in this unique habitat.

All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Join us, and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission for an informative walk and talk workshop at Hidden Valley.

The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry, Maine Natural Areas Program, and Maine Forest Service will lead this program on common terrestrial invasive species and how to deal with them on your property.

Learn what common invasive species inhabit our yards and woods, how to identify them, and how they affect the native ecology. Find out what actions you can take in and around your home and community to mitigate these invasive species. Take home educational resources and know where to find answers to your questions as they arise.

The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission is bringing the “Planning in the Wild” workshop series to communities across Lincoln County throughout 2026.

This hands-on community workshop series will connect residents, local leaders, and partner organizations with practical information and real-world tools for addressing local challenges and opportunities. Workshops will feature collaboration with local, regional, and state experts and practitioners on topics communities have identified as priorities for learning and action.

All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Enjoy an evening illuminated by the glow of the full moon. Discover a new way of being outside, when sounds become more pronounced and sight takes a backseat to our other senses.

Hike the 1 mile to the pond and our canoes. With a little luck, the full moon will be rising on the far shore as we paddle along the shore to the North end of Little Dyer Pond.

The group will take moments of silence to listen for owls, loons and beaver tail slaps, chat as we paddle, and revel in the brightness of earth's closest celestial friend.

Make sure you are wearing water-proof or quick-dry clothing; it’s always a good idea to bring layers (a windbreaker or fleece are great options). Try to avoid both cotton and denim as they do not keep you warm once wet and do not dry quickly. Make sure you have sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and bring your own water bottle. We should be on the water no longer than an hour and a half, and land at the same location we launched from.

All equipment is provided. Be sure to bring bug repellent and a headlamp. This program is likely to run at least 2.5 hours.

All are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

In the case of inclement weather which prevents us from running the paddle on the day listed, you will be notified by noon that day and the paddle will be held on the following evening.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required.

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Enjoy a presentation on the history, building techniques, stylistic development and aesthetics of stone walls with the author of The Granite Kiss, Kevin Gardner.

During this collaborative program, organized by Midcoast Conservancy, Lincoln County Historical Society, and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss, will delve into how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls. Participants will learn the ways in which walls and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Kevin will touch on the differences in approach between historical and contemporary wall-builders and offer restoration tips and techniques, as well as information about design, acquisition of materials, preservation, and analysis. 

Throughout the presentation Kevin will occupy himself building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon bucket. Copies of his book, The Granite Kiss, will be available for sale, as well as his most recent book, Stone Building – How To Make New England Style Walls and Other Structures The Old Way. There will be plenty of time for questions during which participants are encouraged to bring up specific problems or projects on their own properties.

After the presentation enjoy a walk on the Pownalborough Courthouse Trails. These lovely trails follow massive and beautiful historic stone walls, including a 19th century cemetery wall on the property, allowing participants to see some fine examples of exactly what Kevin talks about.    

All are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Fee: $10/pp. Registration is required.

This event has reached its capacity. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please reach out directly to Zoe Thomas.

Refund Policy.

Forrest Shaw, former marine biologist turned comedian, gives a voice to the ocean—and trust me, it has some things to say. The Ocean Hates You! dives straight into pollution, overfishing, climate change, plastic, and all the many ways humans have managed to trash the most important ecosystem on Earth.

Through a mix of stand-up, honest perspective, and a healthy dose of dark humor, Forrest breaks down how we got here and why the ocean has every right to be annoyed. But it’s not all doom. There’s still extraordinary life hanging on beneath the waves, and there are real actions—at both personal and community levels—that can slow the damage and even start reversing parts of it. Participation starts right at the beginning of the show with trivia and other fun surprises woven into the night. Come laugh, learn, and walk out feeling a little more in awe of the ocean… and more aware that while it may not be our biggest fan, it’s still worth fighting for.

Forrest Shaw spent over a decade as a marine and environmental biologist in Florida, working for Miami-Dade County, where he led the Manatee Protection Program and managed large water-quality and habitat-monitoring projects throughout the region. His fieldwork spanned seagrass communities, coral reef habitats, and sea turtle nesting, and he frequently collaborated with state and federal agencies on critical coastal ecosystem studies.

All are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Price: $20/adult $10/youth. Tickets required.

Own a mountain bike and ready to hit the trails this fall? Then join us on this after school mountain bike ride.

Sarah Plummer, local yoga and outdoor adventure instructor from Maine Outdoor Yoga, will lead this group ride along the trails at Hidden Valley. Participants will learn the basics of mountain biking on this fun and challenging beginner to intermediate ride.   

Make sure your bike is trail ready, tires inflated, brakes in working condition and able to navigate trail riding. Please bring a helmet, wear sneakers and bring water in a well fitted backpack. 

The group will meet at the Welcome Center at 3:30 PM and return before 5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to join the ride if they have their own bike, bike on your own, or enjoy a walk while the kids ride.

This ride will happen rain or shine.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Join Midcoast Conservancy friends, board, and staff for a morning hike in the Sheepscot Headwaters at the Bolen Hill Trails, followed by lunch from the grill, potluck options, and beverages at Lake St George State Park. 

This year’s Goosepecker Trekker hike and lunch will be in Liberty on Midcoast Conservancy’s new Bolen Hill Trail network. This 2.2-mile moderately challenging hike is on 1,100 acres of Midcoast Conservancy and Lake St. George State Park lands. The hike begins at 10:00 AM at the Bolen Hill Trailhead on Rte 3 in Liberty.

Lunch will follow immediately afterward around noon at Lake St George State Park. This loop hike will go to the top of Bolen Hill, follow the Ridge and descend a series of switchbacks back to the trailhead. The trailhead and kiosk are on the north side of Rte 3, 1/5 mile west of the entrance to the state park.

Come for the hike and lunch or just come for lunch. Grilled organic hotdogs and tofu pups are on the menu, drinks and chips will also be provided. If you like please bring a side dish to share. Bring lawn chairs and for the hardy, a swimming suit for a post-hike plunge! Please note, there is an entry fee because the event is on state park land. Hope you can join us! 

The headwaters of the Sheepscot River includes areas with beautiful mature forest, wetlands, and forested wetlands. More than 1700 acres of nearly contiguous protected land contributes to the health of this important river. The Sheepscot is important for brook trout and many ocean-run fish species including the endangered Atlantic salmon. The Sheepscot is one of only eight rivers in the U.S. identified as critical habitat for the endangered Atlantic salmon.

This is a free event, but use of this trail requires a Lake St. George State Park fee of $5 for those participants under 65 yrs old who do not have a 2026 Maine State Parks pass. Please register below to let us know you are coming.

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Get outside and meet new people at these Welcoming Walkabouts gear toward LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies. Each walk will be led by Sarah Masters, in collaboration with Midcoast Conservancy and Georges River Land Trust on a variety of trails throughout the summer. Treks will include a short hike with time to foster community connections with each other and with nature. This new collaboration is being forged to help create an intentional, safe, and accessible outdoor experience for all community members. 

Children and dogs are welcome. Please keep dogs leashed and remove their waste. If you take photos at the event, please make sure you have permission from others.

All preserves, events, and programs managed by Midcoast Conservancy or Georges River Land Trust are open to everyone. 

Sarah Masters is a local journalist covering regional arts programming. She started The Washington Grunge, a rural community for LGBTQIA+ folks and families, to provide an inclusive and affirming space in her home region. 

All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.

Sign up for Welcoming Walkabouts hosted by Georges River Land Trust here.

Breath into a single day, let joy fill each moment and flow into the soul of the earth. 

Join us for a day of intentional wellness and gratitude. Breathe in the forest as we hike to Pond Cabin on the shore of Little Dyer Pond. Open the day with greetings to the natural world through the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Relax the mind and enliven the body with yoga flow into shavasana with reiki energy work.  Gather around the fire, under the pines overlooking the pond, for a delicious lunch of honorably harvested local foods. Write poems of blessing and humor to offer the smoke and be taken to the realm of spirits. Raise your voice in song to the waters and land, accompanied by flute and drum. Walk the path, pausing to lay among the roots, listen to the trees, and laugh with the falling leaves. Close the day in a circle, deeply moved and ready to rejoin the world. 

Pond and Pines Retreat will be led by Sloane Lepage, Sarah Plummer, and Zoe Thomas. Sloane specializes in energy work, reiki, song, and sound. Sarah runs Maine Outdoor Yoga melding the Maine outdoors with the power of yoga. Zoe is the Community Engagement Manager for Midcoast Conservancy, bringing a deep connection to the land and compassion for the soul.     

Price: $150.00/pp.
Participants must be 16+.

Questions? Please reach out to Zoe Thomas.