The 50th anniversary of the iconic Clean Water Act (CWA) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the health and beauty of Maine’s water resources. Our lakes, rivers, streams, and coastline are central to what makes Maine so beloved. There are so many spectacular places to visit, how do you decide where to go? I hope Read More
Clean Water Word Search
Use the form below to download our Clean Water Word Search, created in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Good luck, have fun, & enjoy! Fill out this form, and then hit the Submit button to download the word search. Download Our Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Word Search Name* First Read More
Timber Point Trail (Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge)
Timber Point Trail is a 1.4-mile Universally Accessible Trail on Timber Point at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The trail leads past salt marshes, mudflats, shrublands, rocky shores, and mixed deciduous forests. An elevated platform is located along the trail to provide visitors with views of the Little River, the estuary, islands, salt marches, Read More
Langlais Sculpture Preserve
The Langlais Sculpture Preserve offers many educational and recreational opportunities. The sculptures provide an opportunity to learn about Bernard “Blackie” Langlais and his wife Helen and to experience an engaging collection of art. There are a few events at the Preserve, such as a summer art camp for children hosted in partnership with Leaps of Read More
Prescott Field Trail System Accessible Trail
High Peaks Alliance and University of Maine Farmington created this 0.6-mile Universally Accessible Trail as a part of the trail system around Prescott Field located on the University of Maine Farmington’s campus. The trail starts in a river floodplain and takes visitors through a silver maple forest, across a bridge, and to a swimming spot Read More
Oak Point Farm
Oak Point Farm boasts stunning natural landscapes and opportunities for wildlife watching in the forest and fields and along the coast. Year-round activities are available at Oak Point Farm. A one-mile looped trail travels the perimeter of the property and passes by a dock and a float on the ocean, which has space for visitors Read More
Peabody-Fitch Woods
The Loon Echo Land Trust manages Peabody-Fitch Woods, which are available to the public all year long for free. There is much to do here. In addition to enjoying the gorgeous views, there are many opportunities to birdwatch and observe other wildlife. Dogs are permitted on the trails if they are leashed, so hikers can Read More
Maine Needs More Solutions for Recycling Construction Waste
When many Mainers think about waste, their minds often wander to trash that they throw out at home or work. However, there is another culprit that is quickly filling up our landfills and harming residents of Maine. Construction and demolition debris (CDD), such as scrap metal, concrete, and wood, which is created from the tearing Read More
My Maine This Week: Barbara Heap
NRCM member Barbara Heap of Readfield, Maine, has been out enjoying all that Maine’s environment has to offer this summer. Enjoy two photos that she took on trips earlier this summer. The first is the view from her kayak of Wilson Pond in Greenville. The second is a gorgeous rainbow over the Bigelow Preserve. Wow! Read More