Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

10/20/2026

Join us for a hands-on afternoon of collecting native wildflower seeds. Collected seeds will be used to restore habitat and grow the next generation of native plantings.

This is the first event in a 3-part series focused on native plant propagation. Participants do not need to sign up for all 3 events in the series, but are of course welcome to. No experience is needed!

10/20/2026

10/16/2026

Later this month, on October 26-27 our team will be working on the parking lot at Dodge Point Preserve. Please park at the second lot down the road (River-Link trailhead) to access the trails while work is ongoing.

10/15/2026

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will be here at Round Top offering a Fi****ms Hunter Safety training on October 24-25.

There area few spots left; registration linked in comments

10/14/2026

3rd and 5th graders from Nobleboro Central School visited Salt Bay Farm to learn about the rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions of the Wabanaki people who have called this place home for thousands of years.

Harley Basset, a Wabanaki educator and member of the Passamaquoddy tribe led students in a lesson exploring music for ceremony and celebration, traditional basket making, and a hand-crafted birch bark canoe.

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

🎃 Coming to Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta this weekend? Park at our office and hop on the shuttle into town!

While you’re here, check out some amazing 🎃 art by Stanley Art and Illustration. It features a scene from the beloved 1980s animated film My Neighbor Totoro—a story rooted in the idea that caring for nature begins with feeling connected to and at home in the natural world.

Come celebrate the season, community, and the beautiful place we call home. And while you’re parked here at Round Top, take a stroll on our accessible trail to enjoy the fall foliage!

10/06/2026

Lots of opportunities to get outside with us this month!

10/02/2026

** POSTPONED to Friday, Oct 23**

Join naturalist Sarah Gladu to explore a vital wildlife corridor!

The River~Link trail is one of the few remaining large blocks of intact land along this region of the coast, providing critical habitat for moose, deer, bobcats, bears and other big mammals. We will look for signs of wildlife as we hike.

This is a longer hike, so please bring water and snacks, appropriate clothing, and wear good walking shoes or boots.

Next Friday, Oct 9, 2-5:30pm

We will meet at the northern end in Newcastle, then carpool to the McKay Road trailhead, and hike back to our cars. Please RSVP on our website if you plan to join!

https://www.coastalrivers.org/event/guided-hike-riverlink-trail-october-2026/

10/01/2026

Our work couldn’t happen without our volunteers!

Last night we gathered to celebrate the community of people who lend their time and energy to make all of our stewardship, education, and community science programs possible.

Volunteers greet visitors in our front office and at the farmers market, help build and maintain the trails, help with hands-on care of the preserves we all love, monitor horseshoe crabs, phytoplankton and swim beach water quality, and so much more. Many of our volunteers have been involved for 5, 10, and even 15+ years!

📸 A few moments from a great evening together. And thanks to Cheney Insurance for supporting the event!