The Downeast Lakes region is filled with unique beauty – varied landscapes, abundant wildlife, local traditions, and colorful characters. There are so many different subjects to be captured and immortalized on film, it is often hard to . . . read more »
So, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Where is part I?” Read more here: A Hike For Every Season. by Colin Brown As an avid hiker, there are numerous hikes, walks, and strolls in the Downeast Lakes Community . . . read more »
This coming spring, there will be some changes to gravel road access. Beginning after the snow melts, all roads in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest will be closed to all vehicle traffic for the Spring Mud Season. . . . read more »
With the ongoing pandemic having altered many summer plans, Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s annual meeting and picnic on the shores of West Grand Lake was held in a virtual format. While things weren’t quite the same without . . . read more »
The Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) is announcing the departure of Deputy Director Colin Brown. Since joining DLLT in 2015 as the Education and Outreach Manager, Colin has spearheaded DLLT’s education program while strengthening partnerships and community . . . read more »
by Colin Brown As an avid hiker, there are numerous hikes, walks, and strolls in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest (DLCF) that offer a wide range of distances and difficulties to suit all ages. But, it seems . . . read more »
It’s no secret that deer populations in northern and Downeast Maine have struggled in recent decades. Changes in land use and forest management objectives, and pressure from predators, have degraded habitat quality for deer and reduced populations . . . read more »
While many Lepidoptera species (butterflies and moths) are colorful and fascinating creatures, there is growing concern about an invasive moth that is quickly spreading across the state of Maine. Browntail moths (Euproctis chrysorrhea) arrived in northern Massachusetts . . . read more »
Do you love being in the outdoors? Would you like to have fun working with a great team to conserve forests and lakes in Downeast Maine? Downeast Lakes Land Trust is offering two paid internships for Washington . . . read more »
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Community Conservation Technician and Field Crew Leader Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) is based in Grand Lake Stream, Maine. We protect lakeshores, improve fish and wildlife habitats, provide public recreation opportunities, offer educational . . . read more »