Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Nature, Community, Forever The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural resources of Harpswell, Maine.

Our mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and education.

Check out all the spectacular submissions we received for our June photo contest! View the full album and vote for you...
06/18/2026

Check out all the spectacular submissions we received for our June photo contest!

View the full album and vote for your favorite photos at the link in comment. The winning photos will be announced on Monday, July 6.

Vernal pools may be small, but protecting them requires big-picture thinking. Join us on Wednesday at an engaging virtua...
06/15/2026

Vernal pools may be small, but protecting them requires big-picture thinking. Join us on Wednesday at an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn to discover practical, science-based strategies for conserving these critical habitats while balancing development and land use goals.

This program is part of a larger series focused on Vernal Pools, funded by the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership's Community Grant Program. A big thank you for their support!

Register today at the link in comment.

On Monday, our very own Operations Manager, Kim Van Zorge, had the exciting opportunity to assist the Biodiversity Resea...
06/13/2026

On Monday, our very own Operations Manager, Kim Van Zorge, had the exciting opportunity to assist the Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) with banding, measuring, and sampling Bald Eagle nestlings. BRI's raptor program has studied these birds for over 20 years, using this data for long-term population monitoring, movement studies, and understanding the birds' exposure to environmental contaminants.

Thank you to BRI for the opportunity to see science in action!

Note: All birds are handled by trained biologists under appropriate permits and released unharmed.

It's the final weekend for the photo contest! Get outsidethis weekend and share your pictures with us at photos@hhltma...
06/12/2026

It's the final weekend for the photo contest! Get outside
this weekend and share your pictures with us at [email protected].

Note, all photos for the contest must have been taken between June 6-14 to qualify.

We can't wait to see what you share! Voting will open next week to pick this season's winners.

Photo credit: Lupines by Andy Ziegler, one of stunning submissions so far for the June contest!

We hope to see you at our annual Summer Solstice Celebration next Sunday, June 21!Enjoy an evening by the water and a fr...
06/11/2026

We hope to see you at our annual Summer Solstice Celebration next Sunday, June 21!

Enjoy an evening by the water and a free concert from Jud Caswell, an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Register today at the link in comment.

This week's post is about the bald eagle!"I arrived home to see a disturbance on the bay out front but too far out to ...
06/10/2026

This week's post is about the bald eagle!

"I arrived home to see a disturbance on the bay out front but too far out to distinguish matters with the naked eye. Grabbing my binocular I saw an immature bald eagle trying to lift something from the ocean. These birds have incredible lifting ability, able to carry up to half their 12 pound weight off the ground. But getting airborne from the water with a heavy meal is another matter since the bird has wet wings and little leverage to get moving. The eagle tried repeatedly with no success, finally going airborne without his prey. For over 30 minutes the eagle continued to circle the spot, often hovering before making a dive as if she just had to try one more time. Finally, near sunset the bird abandoned the effort. "

To read more from Ed Robinson on the bald eagle, check out Nature Notes at the link in comment.

Photo: Bald eagle juvenile, Bill Snellings

We are loving the submissions we've received so far for our photo contest, like this one by Alison Pagonis taken at As...
06/09/2026

We are loving the submissions we've received so far for our photo contest, like this one by Alison Pagonis taken at Ash Cove.

There's still time to participate in the contest! Submit your Harpswell photos to [email protected] for inclusion in our seasonal photo contest. Note, your photo(s) must be taken between June 6-14.

Check the link in comment for more information.

Last week, a dedicated team of volunteers from Harpswell Aging at Home (HAH) gathered on a sunny day at the HHLT office ...
06/08/2026

Last week, a dedicated team of volunteers from Harpswell Aging at Home (HAH) gathered on a sunny day at the HHLT office to create container gardens that will soon be delivered to local seniors. For those who may not have the space, mobility, or transportation needed to maintain a larger garden or reach a community plot, these containers will provide the chance to grow fresh tomatoes and peppers at home. The project was funded by HHLT's Community and School Garden Fund, established in 2005 by an anonymous donor to support community gardening projects. Thank you to HAH for bringing this great program to life year after year!

Our summer photo contest starts today! Get outside sometime now through June 14 and take a photo of something in Harps...
06/06/2026

Our summer photo contest starts today! Get outside sometime now through June 14 and take a photo of something in Harpswell to share with us. Your photo could be selected to appear in our newsletter, on our website, or even in the Harpswell Anchor!

Email your pictures to us at [email protected] with the location, photographer name, and date. Note, photos must be taken during the contest week to be considered.

Photo credit: “Carpe Diem, The Fish House in Cundy's Harbor” by Catherine Robotis, one of our March winners

Address

153 Harpswell Neck Road
East Harpswell, ME
04079

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12077211121

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