Join Midcoast Conservancy for the first in a series of events for our 10th Anniversary Celebration! This festive evening celebrates ten years of conserving and caring for the lands and waters of midcoast Maine.

Set at the Bezon Barn at Hidden Valley, this special gathering brings together supporters, partners, and friends for an evening of connection and celebration.

Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, live music, and more, as we reflect on what we’ve accomplished together—and look ahead to what’s next. This milestone event is a chance to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the collective impact of a community that has helped protect more than 16,000 acres, care for miles of trails, and steward the rivers, lakes, and landscapes that define the midcoast.

Catering for the evening will be provided by Maine Pine Catering, whose commitment to supporting Maine farms and businesses reflects values we share. All proceeds are reinvested in their nonprofit’s mission to support the health, wellness, and community engagement of older and disabled adults, including Meals on Wheels throughout our service area.

Note: The Bezon Barn is located approximately 1/3 of a mile from the main parking area. Accessible parking options are available upon request.

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Join Midcoast Conservancy for the second in a series of events for our 10th Anniversary Celebration! This special gathering brings our community together our Annual Meeting paired with a relaxed Member & Volunteer Appreciation event.

This afternoon is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share updates on our work across the midcoast, and celebrate the many volunteers, members, and supporters who make it all possible.

The program will include our State of the Midcoast Annual Meeting, volunteer appreciation awards, and a guest speaker, followed by time to connect and enjoy the landscape of Hidden Valley Nature Center.

A potluck lunch will be part of the gathering. Guests are warmly invited to bring a dish to share if they would like—homemade or store-bought, all contributions are welcome but not required.

Following the program, guests are encouraged to stay and explore—whether by joining a guided trail walk or simply spending time in this special place your support helps protect.

Note: The Bezon Barn is located approximately 1/3 of a mile from the main parking area. Accessible parking options are available upon request.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Receive an adventure bingo card to plan your own day’s outing in the Damariscotta Lake Watershed.

Check off bingo squares as you accomplish simple tasks on Damariscotta Lake, in the surrounding towns, and on nearby preserves.

Paddle or motor out to Spectacle Island, listen for loons, submerge in the lake, find a turtle, catch a fish, Hike at Davis Stream Preserve or stop for ice cream at Jefferson Scoop. You choose which squares to aim for and when you complete a line of squares, take a photo of the card! Email your filled in bingo card to Patricia Nease, our Damariscotta Lake Watershed Manager, to be entered in the bingo card raffle to win a prize. Choose your own adventure: fill in a whole bingo card or just a line of 5 activities!

Everyone registered will receive an emailed bingo card which you can print and fill out as you accomplish tasks on July 26. We will also have bingo cards available at our Waldoboro Office as of July 1, (25 Friendship Road, Waldoboro) and at our 10th Anniversary Celebration events on Friday July 24 and 25. So grab the family or your favorite adventurous friends for a few hours of fun in the Damariscotta Lake Watershed.        

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Refund Policy.

Join us for a walk in Montville where Midcoast Conservancy protects 1700 acres of contiguous land in the Sheepscot headwaters.

We’ll walk the Bog Brook Trail via the Eric Bruun Trail. This 2.7-mile hike goes through some of the area’s impressive mature forest including a stand of 200-300 years old hemlock trees. Most of these conserved lands are protected as forever wild and play a vital role in forest health. We’ll talk about this as well as the importance of older forests.

Join former Midcoast Conservancy Board President, Buck O’Herin, for this moderately challenging hike. Meet at the Whitten Hill trailhead on the Halldale Rd.

This event will take place rain or shine.

About Buck:

Buck is a former Maine Guide who has organized and led wilderness trips for friends and clients for more than 40 years. He was an environmental educator and for 7 years participated in and led semester-long field study courses for college students.

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join Maine Master Naturalist and Midcoast Conservancy board member Susan Cottle for an exploration of the varied natural communities at Burkett Mills Preserve.

Hike this lovely preserve at a slow pace that allows the group to take in the changing environments. From a wet lowland bog that supports moisture loving mosses to pitch pine stands that are happy with dry conditions, this preserve offers ever varying landscapes to be discovered along the trail.

Learn how these different environs create varied natural communities of wildlife and plant diversity. Come with your curiosity and let the surroundings prompt new questions and discussions. 

Although we will hike at a slow pace, be aware that there is moderately difficult terrain along this trail. Come prepared in sturdy hiking shoes and bring bug protection, water and snacks. Please note, the road to Burkett Mills is narrow and dirt with some potholes. 

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Let the magic of the forest transform us into animals, trees and plants through mask making, storytelling and theatre.

Listen to ancient tales narrated by Midcoast Conservancy’s Nature Based Program Manager, Zoe Thomas, and acted out by willing participants. Gather natural materials to weave into a nature spirit mask that can change the wearer into a different being. Help turn these newly formed creatures into a story of our own and perform it among the trees.  

Whether you love theatre or are too shy to speak, this program will be a delight for everyone. Participate as much or little as your heart desires, be reserved or flamboyant in your mask making, and enjoy an afternoon spent being creative among the trees. Kids can feel free to bring a costume piece or prop with them if they are so moved.

Parents are welcome to join in the fun or leave the children and head out for a hike sans kids, but they should return in time to see the final “performance”. 

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Midcoast Conservancy is thrilled to once again team up with Sarah Plummer of Maine Outdoor Yoga to offer a free beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga class on Little Dyer Pond, situated at Hidden Valley Nature Center.

This class caters to participants of all skill levels, particularly beginners, and focuses on fostering a supportive, judgment-free atmosphere.

Participants will hike 1.4-miles to Little Dyer Pond, where they will be given some preliminary guidance before venturing onto the water with their boards, for the special experience of practicing yoga afloat. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water and wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet. Midcoast Conservancy  will provide the Stand Up Paddleboard. 

While this is a free event, we appreciate your registration which is essential for our planning.
All are welcome! Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Refund Policy.