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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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LA students on the River Tripper with Sarah Gladu

Lincoln Academy students take a tour on the River Tripper

Lincoln Academy students had the opportunity this month to learn about the Damariscotta Estuary on the River Tripper thanks to...
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aerial photo of Twin Villages Foodbank Farm and Chapman Field and Forest

Land trusts and community come together to conserve Damariscotta farmland

Funding from three project partners in the past two weeks has brought Coastal Rivers close to the finish line in...
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aerial view of tractor in the fields

Twin Villages Foodbank Farm’s success rooted in partnerships

Twin Villages Foodbank Farm's success is rooted in partnerships and strong support from the community. Although a few things are...
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Twin Villages Foodbank Farm on Channel 6 News

Don Carrigan of Channel 6 News caught up with Sara and Meg at Twin Villages Foodbank Farm recently to learn...

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Eleanor Kinney on the river

River House and Coastal Rivers aim to keep plastics out of the River

About a year ago, during a cruise on the Damariscotta with DRA, now Coastal Rivers, Bremen resident Eleanor Kinney looked...

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volunteers with a boatload of trash

Coastal Rivers and oyster growers partner for river clean-up

Despite cool weather and drizzle, Damariscotta River oyster growers partnered with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust staff and volunteers for a...

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volunteers look into a microscope

DRA takes part in Maine Phytoplankton Monitoring Program

DRA is now part of the Maine Phytoplankton Monitoring Program, which serves as a first alert system for the Maine...

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students planting seedlings at the farm

Twin Villages Foodbank Farm continues to grow

After two full growing seasons, Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) in Damariscotta is ready to expand its capacity to grow...

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The farmers and their family in the field

Celebrating a new “Forever Farm” in Damariscotta

60 acres of farm fields and woods on Route One just northeast of downtown Damariscotta are now permanently protected, thanks...
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kids harvesting carrots at the farm

Kids help grow food for donation at Twin Villages Foodbank Farm

“I enjoyed harvesting beets and carrots. I learned there is a place that grows and gives produce to people who...

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students planting garlic

Growing student gardeners at Round Top Farm

Growing a Partnership As part of a growing partnership with teachers in the local community, DRA has provided space for...

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Food & Farming

All trails tagged accessible

Food & Farming

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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