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Rocky shoreline at La Verna Preserve

Big changes at La Verna Preserve = more to love!

We have some exciting news to share about one of our most iconic spots. If you’ve visited La Verna Preserve...

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view of tree-lined shores and blue waters at Muscongus Pond Preserve

Coastal Rivers earns renewal of prestigious national accreditation

For over 50 years, Coastal Rivers has been caring for the communities and natural resources of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region. This...
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Parking area at Castner Brook Community Forest

Two grants smooth the way for the next phase at Castner Brook Community Forest

We're hopping with excitement to share we've been awarded two grants that will fund the next round of improvements to...
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Coastal Rivers embroidered baseball caps in navy blue and clay

Coastal Rivers ball caps make great gifts

These handsome hats are embroidered with Coastal Rivers' colorful kingfisher logo and the words "Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region" above the opening on...
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Colleen Teerling releases predatory beetles on a hemlock

Fighting bugs with bugs: How the Midcoast is defending its hemlocks

Photo: Maine Forest Service entomologist Colleen Teerling gently places a colony of Laricobius nigrinus beetles on the tip of a...

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story walk panel at the Bristol Recreational Trail

Story walk on the Bristol Recreational Trail features Wabanaki stories

Thanks to a collaboration between Healthy Lincoln County, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and Bristol Consolidated School, visitors can enjoy a...
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Marsh River Bog in late fall, illuminated by morning sun

River~Link Corridor expanded with Newcastle land purchase

We're thrilled to share that we've recently acquired a 19-acre property in Newcastle, an addition that expands the Marsh River...
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Coastal Rivers logo beanies

Kingfisher logo beanies are always in style

Keep your noggin warm in style this winter with a Coastal Rivers logo patch beanie! Available in four colors: blaze...
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A large group of Mexicali staff and Coastal Rivers staff and volunteers posing for a shot

Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers team up for trail work

We've teamed up with Mexicali Blues to develop a trail connecting Mexicali Blues' Rte. 1 headquarters to the Marsh River...
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all persons trail lined by tall hemlocks

Brand-new all-persons trail at Castner Brook now open

Perfect for walkers, strollers, wheelchairs… and eventually mountain bikes! This fall, we completed construction of a 950-foot ADA-accessible trail that...

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Volunteer sawing a tree stump

Volunteer efforts highlighted in LCN’s “Volunteer View”

By Land and By Water, Coastal Rivers Volunteers Clear The Way By Ali Juell on September 25, 2025 Featured in...

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swim rock on the shoreline of the new Muscongus Pond Preserve

Family gift creates new Muscongus Pond Preserve in Bremen

We are thrilled to announce the creation of the Muscongus Pond Preserve, a 34-acre property in Bremen generously donated by...
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Featured News

All trails tagged accessible

Featured News

All trails tagged accessible
all persons trail at Castner Brook Community Forest

Damariscotta

Castner Brook Community Forest

A flat and smooth all persons trail through hemlock-shaded woods leads to Castner Brook. On the other side of the brook is a one-mile intermediate mountain bike loop through the...
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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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