Rewilding the Midcoast
The Rewilding the Midcoast Program seeks to create habitat in balance with nature at any scale. We do so through 4 primary goals:
Creation of native habitat
Reduction of runoff
Removal of invasive species
Reduction of chemical use
Midcoast Conservancy HQ Rewilding Plan
Natural, native landscapes provide so many benefits. To name a few:
increased ecological resiliency through biodiversity
increased food and shelter for insects, birds, and other local species
improved water quality as deep roots of native plants that hold soil in place and help filter runoff
increased carbon storage (compared to lawns) to combat climate change
Rewilding is about creating a hopeful future and empowering each of us to make changes that matter!
In this first season of Rewilding the Midcoast, we are setting some achievable goals. We will be hosting a series of educational events virtually and in person to educate property owners about the best rewilding practices. We are also creating demonstration sites, starting with our office in Edgecomb. We have a plan to remove invasive species, replace lawn with native perennial gardens, and plant a few larger native shrubs and trees.
If you are interested in learning more about rewilding your property or nature-based yard maintenance, please contact Tim Trumbauer at Tim.t@midcoastconservancy.org.
