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Igniting a love of learning with Great Salt Bay fourth graders

In mid-November I received an email from Anne Tibbetts, a fourth-grade teacher at Great Salt Bay School (GSB), who wrote,...
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Jim Grenier raking out the new accessible trail

Accessible trail makes new connection in Damariscotta

Years ago, when now Executive Director Steven Hufnagel was still "the stewardship guy" for Damariscotta River Association, he recalls stopping...
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The Shields-Haas family on their property in Damariscotta

Conservation easement paves the way for extending the accessible trail in Damariscotta

Coastal Rivers is one big step closer to bringing the shared community vision of a fully accessible, mile-long trail connecting...
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Lush field with a pickup truck far off near the shore

Donated conservation easement in Bristol protects clamming access on Johns Bay

Michael Hope's family bought a plot of land on the East Branch of Johns Bay in Bristol back in 1947....
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Helen Weld and Robert Strachan

Edgecomb couple donates conservation easement on Salt Marsh Cove

At a bend in the Damariscotta River just below Glidden Ledge, a cove reaches inland along the Edgecomb shore. On...
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kids exploring a tide pool at Plummer Point

Outdoor adventures for every child

Imagine a free, outdoor summer adventure program for kids that includes transportation, snacks and lunches. This summer, for the first...
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aerial image of Half Moon Pond and surrounding forest

Piece by piece, a connected landscape takes shape at Half Moon Pond

An aerial view of the crescent-shaped pond for which the Half Moon Pond Conservation Area is named, with Lower Pond...

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smiling student next to her emergency shelter in the woods

Nobleboro students attend Nature School at Salt Bay Farm

Learning with bodies and minds Nobleboro Central School (NCS) 6th graders had the opportunity to spend a week at Nature...

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massive glacial erratic at Tipping Rock Preserve

Building toward climate resilience and connectivity: The Tipping Rock Preserve

When you’re a moose, bigger really is better. Especially when it comes to habitat. Your survival depends on lots of...
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Featured News

All trails tagged accessible

Featured News

All trails tagged accessible

Damariscotta

Round Top Farm

Gently mown trails wind through the rolling hayfields of a former dairy farm, with views of the upper Damariscotta River and lovely sunsets. An accessible trail connects to a neighboring...
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accessible trail at Whaleback Shell Midden

Damariscotta

Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site

Wander down to the shore through a historic apple orchard and learn the story of the huge ancient shell heap that once lined the shore. A great spot for a...
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