Entries by IHT

A Guide for Maine Land Owners

The updated version of “Conservation Options” A Guide for Maine Land Owners, published by Maine Coast Heritage Trust here. “The earth is common ground and … gradually the idea is taking form that the land must be held in safekeeping, that one generation is to some extent responsible to the next …” – E.B. WHITE, […]

Maine Coastal Cleanup

September 23rd For Time & Location Email Martha Bell, IHT’s Environmental Educator Mbell@islandheritagetrust.org

DO NOT MOVE STONES

PERFORMANCES || FRI, SAT, SUN [08/27-08/29] 5:30PM ET   Through a special collaboration between the Reach Performing Arts Center, Island Heritage Trust, and ANNA + MARVIN, DO NOT MOVE STONES will be performed outdoors at the historic Settlement Quarry on Deer Isle. Enjoy this immersive, family-friendly production while nestled amongst towering spruces atop a granite […]

Community Conservation News

Fish Passage Restoration Project in Sedgwick Improves Roadway Safety July construction on Route 15 also opens spawning habitat to migrating fish Snows Brook – Press Release Map – MCHT SEDGWICK, ME: A culvert scheduled for replacement along Snows Cove Road in Sedgwick is an exciting step forward for the health of the Bagaduce River and […]

Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of the Members of Island Heritage Trust, Inc. will be held on July 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at 627 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, 627 North Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627.   The Agenda for the Meeting is as follows: […]

Stakeholder Notification of Public Comment Period

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Island Heritage Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the […]

Spring Garden Planning Follow-up Zoom Meeting

    Tuesday, May 4⋅6:00 – 7:00pm Follow up with Anneli from the Deer Isle Hostel about spring garden planning. This is a follow-up Zoom meeting discussion, part of IHT’s Garden & Farm Series (watch the video here)  If you have any questions email: Jmccarty@islandheritagetrust.org IHT is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: […]

Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments

Abby is a Stonington resident who has studied microplastic pollution in our oceans and freshwater since 2012. Microplastic pollution is considered an emerging issue of international concern. An estimated 8-10 million tons of plastic make their way into the oceans each year. They have been found in all the world’s oceans, in freshwater environments, tap […]