Island Heritage Trust
IHT holds conservation easements for habitat preservation on over 771 acres of private land on Deer Isle , including 13 + miles of coastal shore , wildlife habitat , islands , and forests . IHT owns 459 acres on 18 properties with public access to hiking & swimming , including Mark Island and its lighthouse , Settlement Quarry , and Causeway Beach . The DeeriNature Self-Guided Nature Trails offers a digital introduction to the plants and animals of Deer Isle . They conduct environmental education and community events , including the annual Wings , Waves , & Woods birding festival each May .
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
WWLT protects the watersheds and lands of the Chiputneticook Lakes region , a group of five lakes along the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick , Canada . All owned lands are open to the public for nature-based tourism , traditional recreational use , and aesthetic appreciation of scenic and wildlife values . Features include water access for paddling , camping , and swimming ; mapped , signed hiking trails ; birdwatching ; picnic areas ; and one of Maine ' s last remaining native landlocked salmon fisheries and some of the best smallmouth bass habitat in the United States . WWLT hosts a summer speaker series and community events .
Crabtree Neck Land Trust
CNLT conserves essential wildlife habitat and corridors , scenic viewsheds , and open spaces endangered by development pressure , and to maintain the historic rural character of the Hancock peninsula . CNLT protects more than 400 acres on Crabtree Neck and created 7 miles of trails on 6 public preserves . They manage a Community Garden with 28 plots to teach people how to grow their own food , donate to food pantries , and offer garden-related educational activities .
Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust
The Nature Conservancy
GPMCT manages the 4,500-acre Great Pond Mountain Wildlands for wildlife habitat and low-impact recreation , including mountain biking , paddling , and hiking . They are a partner in protection of the 136-acre Nowick Farm for perpetual agricultural and forestry use . GPMCT protects the 6 Phillips Lake Islands , ranging from less than one acre to four acres in size , accessible from water only and open to the public for day use . They protect 72 forested acres with a plethora of vernal pools , including 2 of State Significance .
TNC protects 2.4 + million acres in Maine , including nearly 2,000 acres of coastal land in Downeast Maine with public access to hiking trails and beaches , and conservation habitat around inland waters .
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