Events
Partner Event: Two public meetings about the PPI Project
Damariscotta is about to embark on a Planning Partnership Initiative (PPI) project with DOT along the Main Street/Route 1B corridor, from Bristol Road up to Route 1 near N.C. Hunt. This is an exciting opportunity to reimagine what an improved corridor could look like in 3-4 years!
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Earth Day Trash Cleanup
Gather your friends and family and join us for a roadside trash cleanup along Mills Road! We will fill our trash bags before convening at Damariscotta Mills for a small Earth Day celebration.
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April Trail Tamers™
Join us for the first Trail Tamers of the season! We will be continuing construction of a new trail at the Sarah Weston Kent Preserve, across from Pemaquid Pond. Be ready for a hike and for the start of a great trail season.
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Partner Event: Bristol’s Elmer Tarr Roadside Cleanup
In memory of Elmer Tarr, who walked the Pemaquid Point Road for many years picking up trash, rain or shine. Celebrate Earth Day and help beautify town roads. Please wear bright clothing and gloves, and bring a water bottle.
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Partner Event: Salt Bay Sunday with Mid-coast Audubon
Mid-coast Audubon invites all to join for their "Salt Bay Sunday" field trip at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm. Join us at Salt Bay Farm as it comes alive with the sights and sounds of spring. We’ll look for the earliest arriving swallows, sparrows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and maybe even a few warblers!
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2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour in Damariscotta
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites you to the 9th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, Maine! Enjoy a hand-picked selection of 2026 films, and enter to win great giveaways from Coastal Rivers and Wild & Scenic’s National Partners. There’ll be door prizes and beer, wine, and concessions available through the theater.
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River~Link Trail Workday
Join us for a special spring workday on the River~Link Trail in collaboration with Boothbay Region Land Trust and the Town of Edgecomb! Activities will include trimming vegetation along the trail and performing other routine trail maintenance.
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Understanding Conservation Easements
Real estate professionals! Join Midcoast Conservancy, Georges River Land Trust, and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust to learn about conservation easements, what they mean for buyers and sellers in the real estate market, and how you can help your clients understand them.
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Twin Villages Arbor Day Celebration
Join us, along with the Towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle, for our second annual Arbor Day Celebration! With a free tree giveaway, tree planting, kids' activities, and more.
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Guided hike at Salt Bay Farm
Join naturalist Sarah Gladu for a gentle walk at Salt Bay Farm and an opportunity to practice your bird identification skills while looking for newly returned migratory birds.
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Migration in Motion: Alewives and the Fish Ladder at Damariscotta Mills
The fish ladder in Damariscotta Mills has an interesting history, and it is a tremendous story of what a few concerned citizens can accomplish - albeit with a great deal of work over the years! Join naturalist Sarah Gladu to learn about alewives, tour the ladder, and see the fish in full migration.
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Partner Event: Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using OUR SHORE
This training introduces participants to resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat to create resilient and stable shorelines. There are many common issues along shorelines that lead to erosion and instability. Sometimes, it takes several techniques to address the compounded problems resulting from poorly-sited development and land use. This 4-hour class qualifies for 4 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP.
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