Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Established in 1989, we are a membership supported, non-profit land trust dedicated to conserve, rest

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is committed to the conservation of the land, water, and wildlife of the Kennebec River estuary- where the Lower Kennebec River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Through mechanisms such as conservation easements, property donation, and outright purchase, KELT is committed to identifying and protecting land in our region with ecological, agricultural, scenic, cultural

or historic significance and providing access to the properties we own for non-motorized low impact recreation. KELT has worked with many great partners to permanently protect over 18,000 acres of land in the Kennebec Estuary; and KELT owns 1500+ acres of land which includes 10 public preserves and holds 24 conservation easements (1400+ acres)

In addition to our direct conservation work, we participate in fruitful collaborations with state and federal agencies, private conservation organizations, municipalities, and community members on data gathering, conservation, and restoration projects.

This spring, we’re partnering with to give you AND your kiddos an opportunity to get hands-on first aid skills!The Four...
04/24/2026

This spring, we’re partnering with to give you AND your kiddos an opportunity to get hands-on first aid skills!

The Four Seasons Junior First Aid is a seasonally-based First Aid program with Wild Maine Med designed to prepare kids to safely explore and enjoy Maine year-round. Rooted in the rhythms of the natural world, each session focuses on the unique risks and realities of the current season– whether it’s water safety, sun exposure, and dehydration in the summer, or cold injuries, ice safety, and emergency preparedness in the winter. Through hands-on scenarios, games, and interactive skill-building, participants not only learn how to recognize and respond to season-specific challenges, but also reinforce core first aid principles like patient assessment, decision-making, and emergency response. This dynamic program builds confidence, resilience and responsibility– helping kids develop the awareness and skills they need to anticipate risks, make smart choices, and take action when it matters most.

Learn more and register at kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the forests, fields, and shores that make our community thrive - and recommitting to p...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the forests, fields, and shores that make our community thrive - and recommitting to protect them for generations to come.

Every acre conserved, every trail maintained, and every habitat restored happens because people like you care.

Celebrate Earth Day!
🌱 Volunteer at a workday
🐟 Join a community science initiative
🥾 Explore a preserve
🌳 Donate to protect critical lands and wildlife
🍄 Attend events with local experts

Together, we can ensure these special places remain wild, resilient, and accessible for all.

Join us—link in bio to get involved.

Get Wilderness First Aid certified (SOLO WFA & CPR) on the gorgeous Maine coast this June! For the second year - KELT an...
04/14/2026

Get Wilderness First Aid certified (SOLO WFA & CPR) on the gorgeous Maine coast this June!

For the second year - KELT and Courtney Cronin of are hosting a two day Wilderness First Aid Course (includes SOLO WFA & CPR). The training is open to the public - anyone can sign up. This would be a really great opportunity for land trust staff, volunteers, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, camp counselors, and more!

When: June 4th and 5th at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Reid State Park in Georgetown
Cost: $280 per person

Register at our link in bio!

About Courtney of Wild Maine Med: I am a Wilderness EMT, SOLO Wilderness Medicine Instructor, and experiential educator with over 20 years of experience leading outdoor-based and international travel programs. I did my first WFA course when I was 14, got Wilderness First Responder certified at 18, and EMT certified when I was 20. I have worked on a 911-response ambulance here in Maine, trained and certified well over 100 people in indigenous communities in Guatemala and Mexico in First Aid and CPR, and certified ~200 people in Wilderness First Aid.

APRIL EVENTS!Link in our bio to register 🌱
04/02/2026

APRIL EVENTS!

Link in our bio to register 🌱

Join us this Thursday, March 12th from 5-7pm at the Freight Shed (27 Commercial St, Bath) for a Lilly Pond Community For...
03/10/2026

Join us this Thursday, March 12th from 5-7pm at the Freight Shed (27 Commercial St, Bath) for a Lilly Pond Community Forest Trail Planning Open House!

This is a drop-in event, organized by KELT, Outdoor Sports Institute, and Six Rivers NEMBA. Come at your convenience. Please dress warmly!

We will be discussing the draft of our trail plan for final public comment. We are thrilled to take this next step in the ecological and recreational management of this conservation area!

Thanks to for hosting and to everyone who joined us last month for the film screening of Unless Something Goes Terribly...
02/26/2026

Thanks to for hosting and to everyone who joined us last month for the film screening of Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong!

We raised $600 - all of which goes to protecting and stewarding the landscape of the Kennebec Estuary, providing programs like these to our community, and helping to create connections through nature.

MARCH EVENTS!Click the link in our bio to register. .foodcouncil
02/24/2026

MARCH EVENTS!

Click the link in our bio to register.

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Governor Mills has proclaimed February 23rd though March 1st as Invasive Species Awareness Week. Maine’s Department of A...
02/23/2026

Governor Mills has proclaimed February 23rd though March 1st as Invasive Species Awareness Week. Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is launching daily educational updates to help you recognize, prevent, and report invasive threats affecting our forests, farms, and waterways.

Non-native species threaten the biodiversity of ecologically important areas. By controlling these invasive species, KELT can protect the unique ecological value of the land.

We are engaged in a variety of invasive species mitigation strategies including: biological control for purple loosestrife, emerald ash borer monitoring, biological control for hemlock woolly adelgid, jumping worm mitigation in LOCAL Garden, and other mechanical and chemical treatments.

Preserves Manager, Dillon Mulhern, co-led an invasive plant control workshop this past summer for stewardship staff across Maine. A major focus was stiltgrass, seen in these photos.

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So many friends braved the cold and joined us for the second annual Goddard’s Pond Ice Skating Party ⛸️🏒
02/10/2026

So many friends braved the cold and joined us for the second annual Goddard’s Pond Ice Skating Party ⛸️🏒

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has ramped up in our state. The anxiety, fear, and pain this is causi...
01/29/2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has ramped up in our state. The anxiety, fear, and pain this is causing is real. Immigrant communities and communities of color are bearing the brunt of this, but each of us - alongside our neighbors, families, friends, and organizations - are impacted.

We are looking to our values and our focus on caring - for people and place - to lead the way.

- Maine Land Trust Network

RESOURCES
- Maine Immigrant Resource Hub & Hotline
- Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
- ACLU Maine
- Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC)

VOLUNTEER & DONATE
- Maine Needs
- MaineHealth Food Pantry Portland
- Foundation for Portland Public Schools
- Food For All Services, Food Pantry
- Presente! Maine
- Project Relief Maine
- Maine Solidarity Fund

A nation wide strike is planned for January 30th - to demand city, state, and federal officials take action to protect our neighbors.

KELT PRESERVES ARE OPEN DAILY FROM DAWN TO DUSK, AND FREE TO ALL.

Take a moment to rest, ground, and connect with your community and home - while standing in solidarity with those striking.

Address

872 Washington Street
Bath, ME
04530

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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