Downeast Coastal Conservancy

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Our mission is to conserve essential ecological habitats, engage the local community, and foster an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.

🛶Last Saturday, DCC hosted a paddle at Vining Lake Community Preserve in Cooper. Attendees got to experience the beauty ...
08/26/2026

🛶Last Saturday, DCC hosted a paddle at Vining Lake Community Preserve in Cooper. Attendees got to experience the beauty and tranquility of the preserve on the water and on land.

The group paddled the full lake, learned about the preserve and the lake, hiked a portion of the trail that surrounds the lake, and took a break at the waterfront campsite.

During the adventure, an abandoned canoe was discovered on the far side of the lake, washed up into the weeds. With some teamwork, the canoe was recovered and removed from the lake.

08/25/2026

🫐 It's that time of year! If you're out and about and see some low bushes, take a peak, you may be in for a sweet surprise! These were at Middle River Park in Machias.

DCC permits foraging for edible and medicinal plants on all properties. We simply ask users to be cautious and respectful of the resource.

There is still space to register for this great, free event happening Saturday, August 29th, at Ingersoll Point Preserve...
08/22/2026

There is still space to register for this great, free event happening Saturday, August 29th, at Ingersoll Point Preserve in South Addison!

Maine Master Naturalists Grace Bertlett and Ellen Gellerstedt will lead attendees into the fascinating world of moss and lichen.

🔗Register on the DCC website!

08/20/2026

This week Wabanaki Youth in Science have been helping our Stewardship team continue to make improvements at Machias River Preserve. DCC is honored to continue this connection and collaboration.

Machias River Preserve has been in need of upgrades and is where DCC's three Stewardship staff have spent the bulk of their summer. Installing check steps, building bog bridging, improving drainage, and so much more.

We hope you continue to enjoy all of DCC's trails!

Don't let summer slip away!DCC has trails for you to explore and experience the natural beauty of Downeast Maine's lands...
08/17/2026

Don't let summer slip away!

DCC has trails for you to explore and experience the natural beauty of Downeast Maine's landscapes.

🌊Coastal overlooks
🪨Classic rocky Maine beaches
🌲Secluded wilderness
🌎& so much more!

🫐 Come see us at the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival Saturday and Sunday!!!
08/15/2026

🫐 Come see us at the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival Saturday and Sunday!!!

08/14/2026

It was an incredible stretch having the Kitchen Concert Series at Middle River Park for the first time. Hearing and seeing the appreciation for the park and the new Make Here Better stage was great.

🙏Thank you to all of the bands and performers, everyone who showed up to the events, and the Town of Machias for putting this series together.

Shoutout to the SwampWalkers for their great cover of "Zombie" from their performance a few weeks ago at the stage and is the background tune to this montage.

Two great events are coming up this month!🛶 Sat. 22nd Vining Lake group paddle. Bring your own boat! 🌲Sat. 29th Moss and...
08/11/2026

Two great events are coming up this month!

🛶 Sat. 22nd Vining Lake group paddle. Bring your own boat!

🌲Sat. 29th Moss and Lichen Workshop at Ingersoll Point Preserve led by Maine Master Naturalists Grace Bartlett and Ellen Gellerstedt.

⬇Use the link in the comments to learn more and register!

📘The Story Trail book for the month of August is "Thanks to the Animals", written by Allen Sockabasin and illustrated by...
08/01/2026

📘The Story Trail book for the month of August is "Thanks to the Animals", written by Allen Sockabasin and illustrated by Rebekah Raye.

Zoo Sap and family are traveling from their coastal summer home to their winter home, deep in the woods. But Zoo Sap falls out of their family's bobsled without anyone noticing! How will Zoo Sap survive such cold conditions? Walk the Story Trail at Middle River Park to find out!

🎥🌅🍿This Saturday at The Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts Center Film Program ⬇🦞 Lobster Queen🐝 The Hive Architect🌊 A...
07/30/2026

🎥🌅🍿This Saturday at The Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts Center

Film Program ⬇

🦞 Lobster Queen
🐝 The Hive Architect
🌊 An Optimist
♻️ The Human Side of Plastic
🚣‍♀️ Cirrus: A Wooden Boat Story
⛷ The Proving Grounds

Entry is by donation in support of DCC and the Milbridge Theatre. Concessions will be sold!

Address

7 VIP Drive
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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