MCHT News

Maine Freedom Trail Site Dedicated at MCHT's Malaga Island Preserve

On August 15^th Maine Coast Heritage Trust hosted an event that highlighted the cultural history and natural beauty of Malaga Island in Phippsburg. [read more]

Aldermere Farm marks its 10th Anniversary with MCHT

In 1999, Maine Coast Heritage Trust received an exceptional 136-acre saltwater farm in Rockport. For ten years, MCHT has sustained the farm’s reputation as a premier breeder of Belted Galloway cattle while creating year-round educational programs that foster a deeper appreciation for land conservation. [read more]

Two Entire Islands Preserved in Blue Hill Bay

Conservation easements on Sheep Island (above) and neighboring Eagle Island were recently donated to Maine Coast Heritage Trust. [read more]

Read the Summer 2009 Maine Heritage Newsletter

Maine Land Trust Network

Learn about the Maine Land Trust Network, a program of MCHT that builds and sustains the quality and effectiveness of land conservation organizations statewide, or find your local land trust.

Featured Story

MCHT's Community Outreach Efforts Recognized

In recent years, MCHT has implemented a number of initiatives to broaden our outreach to local communities. These efforts have included increasing the publicity of our preserves, developing new trails, bolstering ties between land conservation and local economies, and hosting dozens of preserve field trips. Recently, these efforts were recognized in three stories appearing in two of the State's daily newspapers. Read more.