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

Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR

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Supporting Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which includes the conservation of coastal

The Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge (FOMCI), a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that supports the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge's efforts by: (1) Raising funds to support the work of the refuge and its partners; (2) Recruiting and leading dedicated volunteers; and (3) Advocating for the refuge and the health of the Gulf of Maine.

10/26/2026

We have WONDERFUL good news to share with you! And we could not be any more proud and so very happy for Brian Benedict!

Brian Benedict of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge receives the 2026 Paul Kroegel Award for decades of conservation leadership.

10/26/2026

Nature Store News: Sweatshirt backpacks are here! Three great colors with a refuge emblem patch. Come in soon to get yours before we close for the season on Friday, October 30.
Hope to see you! 🍁🍂🎃

10/13/2026

Crisp October days and changing leaves call for warm and comfy sweatshirts, fleece and hats from the Nature Store! Come in and get yours! We are here M-F, 9-4. Hope to see you soon! 🍁🍂

09/28/2026

Janalee Welch and Judy Volkmann have an Art Opening on "First Friday", October 2, 4 pm to 6 pm. The MCINWR Art Gallery is just a few blocks south on Main St., behind the Clock Tower.

09/15/2026

New at the Nature Store this week is the beautiful fabric art by Kathy Schollenberger.

You won’t want to miss these wonderful 3 x 3 inch squares of birds and animals. The Loon piece also features our beloved Marshall Point Lighthouse!

See you soon!

09/10/2026

New work installed by Julie Crane honoring the Black Hawk who visited Portland from Mexico several years ago. Show has been extended one week to Sept 25.

09/09/2026

Hoodies have arrived! Come in to the Nature Store soon to get yours! We have grey, navy blue, and black in sizes XS-2XL.
We’re here Monday-Friday, 9-4. Hope to see you soon!

08/29/2026

This could be a morning walk seeing up to 50 species of birds! Don't miss the Clark Island guided bird walk on Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, 7 AM to 9 AM. Limited registration due to parking limitations so sign up soon - see the description on our website: https://www.mainecoastalislands.org/events

08/28/2026

The Nature Store is now featuring eco-friendly products! Come in soon to see our re-useable “paper towels”, napkins and w**e bags. All are made by Maine artists and come in a variety of nature-themed prints.

We are also introducing a beautiful line of linen homeware and accessories in seaside prints by Alice Kate by Design, made right here in Maine.
Kate by Design art co. www.onemoore207.com

08/20/2026

"Partly sunny" predicted for this Saturday, August. 22, 7 am to 9 am, for birding at the Weskeag Marsh Preserve , South Thomaston. Sign up by 5 PM on Friday, Aug 21 for this guided bird walk on our website: https://www.mainecoastalislands.org/events

Address

9 Water Street, PO Box 1231
Rockland, ME
04841

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.mainecoastislands.org/

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