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 »
This past Tuesday, Maeryn, Nathanael, and Michael Mercier helped to install a bat box on the Grand Lake Stream Historical Society’s barn on Brown Lane. This box will help to ensure local bats have a safe place . . . read more »
On June 16, 2020, Downeast Lakes Land Trust, in collaboration with Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Lake Stewards of Maine, hosted a Facebook live presentation on invasive Variable Water Milfoil. This milfoil was recently found in . . . read more »
Why does turtle conservation matter? There are 356 species of turtle distributed globally of which 111 call North America their home making us a powerhouse in terms of diversity. Over 60% of turtle species are considered endangered . . . read more »
Project will create spaces for outdoor recreation and a sustainable forest economy while also protecting wildlife, wetlands, and lakeshore. Penobscot County, Maine—The Trust for Public Land and the Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT), today announced that the . . . read more »
A vernal pool, or ephemeral pool, is a body of water, usually about a foot deep, which serves a valuable ecological role. As the name suggest these pools are only available seasonally in the forest and spend . . . read more »
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! DLLT’s forest management plan is carefully designed to monitor invasive species and promote biodiversity in the community forest, while maintaining a working forest to support the surrounding community. In . . . read more »