Downeast Lakes Land Trust

06/11/2026

Warblers are migratory birds that travel thousands of miles to seek adequate habitat during the winter months. Spring is a great time to listen for these birds in the Grand Lake Stream area!

06/10/2026

This Saturday - join our friends at the Grand Lake Stream ATV Club for the annual landowner appreciation cleanup. Meet at 8:30 am at the GLS School Building, and lunch will be provided. Thank you to all the volunteers helping to beautify the roads and trails after a long winter!!!

06/09/2026

The Ruffed Grouse is a small but mighty bird that many people in North America hold close in their hearts. This game bird is of particular importance to DLLT when we consider our approach to timber harvest practices on the property.
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06/05/2026

Our partners in the fight against milfoil, Lake Stewards of Maine - Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, are hosting a workshop in Princeton on Long Lake. Be sure sure to join them, and help efforts to monitor and control the spread of this invasive plant!

🚣🌿 Upcoming IPP Plant Paddle Workshop on Long Lake | June 18, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm 🌊💧

Interested in maintaining healthy and balanced ecosystems in Maine’s lakes? Get involved in lake stewardship efforts! 🪴🛶

Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) is hosting a Plant Paddle workshop on Long Lake in Princeton, ME. In this FREE, 3-hour, on-water program, participants will learn basic botany, how to spot native, suspicious, and invasive plants on the water with LSM’s Quick Key, and receive an overview of AIS survey methods and sample collection. 🌱🔍🌿

✅ Preregistration is REQUIRED! Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0dRC3OEQhJbnD7rb7CVZt7IF5UJ-hN5oy2qYqr4i31QbvEA/viewform

📞 Please call (207) 783-7733, or email [email protected] with any questions!
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06/05/2026

The ability to use trees to make traditional items is very important to many locals here in Grand Lake Stream. From canoe building, to basket making, it is vital to be able to continue these traditions in the 21st century!

With a permit locals have the opportunity to harvest wood for these traditional uses. Reach out to us at downeastlakes.org with any questions.

06/02/2026

Don't forget to join us on Thursday morning at 7 am for a birding walk in Grand Lake Stream, Maine! We'll have extra binoculars if you forget yours - meet in front of The Pine Tree Store.

06/01/2026

Loons are a beloved and sometimes controversial bird across North America. The West Branch of the St Croix River Watershed holds roughly 10% of all the loons in the state of Maine. DLLT works to conserve lakeshore and habitat to sustain this species for the future.

05/29/2026

Meet the new staff!

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is excited to be significantly expanding staff capacity in 2026, and is pleased to introduce new hires to help carry out the Trust’s mission. Be sure to say hello this summer in Grand Lake Stream! Luke Bailey – Luke recently joined Downeast Lakes Land Trust in May 2026 ...

05/28/2026

Getting the trails ready for summer... Had to go full-on badger for this blow down!

05/28/2026

Next Thursday, June 4th, join DLLT Stewardship and Outreach Manager Colin Brown for a Birding Walk through Grand Lake Stream. Meet in front of The Pine Tree Store at 7 am, and we'll see how many springtime feathered friends we can find!

06/04/2026 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am - Spring is the perfect time to get out and view our feathered friends in Grand Lake Stream! Join DLLT for a guided birding walk around town, and learn all about the many species that call the Downeast Lakes Community Forest home. We'll look for songbirds, warblers, wa...