Let this serve as an invitation to join with Mother Nature in a hike over Howard Hill to gain a better appreciation of her handiwork
Read MoreKennebec Land Trust cabins featured on TV are now available to rent
The Kennebec Land Trust has become a landlord for the first time in its 30-year history, offering two renovated West Gardiner cabins for rent from July through October this year.
Read MoreKennebec Land Trust cabins to be featured on 'Maine Cabin Masters'
Two cabins recently renovated on the shore of the stream will be featured on an episode of "Maine Cabin Masters" Feb. 25. The show airs on the DIY network.
Read MoreKLT Honored in 2018
We had very successful year, and we are proud to receive recognition in our community and state.
Read MoreInterns’ Vaughan Woods Wednesdays
For the second year, KLT interns supported our friends at the Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead. Every Wednesday, Vaughan Woods hosts children from the city of Hallowell’s recreation program. Children visit Vaughan Woods for an environmental education or history program, and depending on the weather, get to spend a lot of time out in the woods. They host the youngest children on week one, and every week an older age group joins them until the program ends.
Kate Tremblay, Executive Director at Vaughan Woods, says “The Kennebec Land Trust Interns provide youthful positive role models - its wonderful for our local kids to be exposed to young adults who are pursuing a career in conservation and who genuinely love and care for the natural world. We are grateful for this partnership and truly enjoy getting to know the interns each year!”
This partnership has been a great opportunity for KLT to support the Vaughan Homestead and to help create meaningful outdoor experiences for youth in our community. Jordan Tanguay, one of our 2018 interns, said, “The other day, we walked up through the stream catching eels and frogs, and saw a snapping turtle. The kids also made stick boats, went searching for butterflies in the field, and got a kick out of watching the Vaughan Woods chickens. I think the kids really like learning about local history and the environment in a non-classroom setting and it’s a lot of fun for us, too.”
To learn more about our internship program and to apply for current opportunities click here.
KLT Interns, Where are they now?
We are proud of our past interns and their accomplishments. Many of KLT’s interns have gone on to interesting careers in conservation. We heard recently from three former interns: Avery Siler, our 2015 intern and 2016 conservation assistant, Wade Davis, 2010 summer intern, and Amanda Lavigueur, 2011 summer intern.
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Reflections on Thirty Years
Lands Committee member, Norm Rodrigue reflects on 30 years of conservation with KLT.
Read MoreKLT's First Pittston Property, the Eastern River Preserve
KLT’s newest conservation property, the first in the town of Pittston, features over 3,000 feet of frontage on the Eastern River.
Read MoreLocal Wood Works finding innovative ways to expand economic clout of Maine's vast forests
KLT’s Local Wood WORKS hosted Maine Wood + Sustainability Tour for architects and design professionals.
Read MoreKennebec Land Trust seeking to create ‘green’ cemetery
At Winthrop-based group's 30th annual meeting members learned the trust is close to deal to acquiring 60 acres for green cemetery.
Read MoreKLT Receives Accreditation
The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT), was recognized for having completed the rigorous process required to achieve first-time or renewed accreditation.
Read MoreVolunteers giving Augusta’s Howard Hill forestland a makeover
The prominent land, which is a scenic backdrop to the State House, is taking its first steps toward becoming a "historic forest park" with new access and trails.
Read MoreObituary: Mary (Brown) Parlee
PARLEE, Mary Brown Of Somerville, formerly of Waban, June 27, 2018.
Read MoreLand for Sale by Owner
30± ACRES OF LAND in West Gardiner, Maine, located between Lindsey
Lane and the Collins Mills Road on the west side of the Hallowell-Litchfield
Road with 288 feet of road frontage and further described as follows:
A certain lot or parcel of land situated in the said West Gardiner and bounded
and described as follows: Northerly by land now or formerly of Warren H.
Davis; easterly by land now or formerly of Reuben L. Snow; southerly by the
country road leading from Hallowell to Litchfield and westerly by land now or
formerly of the heirs of the late Orron E. Towle, containing thirty (30) acres,
more or less.
Being the premises described in deed of Thelma R. Wakefield to Thelma R.
Wakefield and Kendra W. Shaw dated August 8, 1988 and recorded in Book
3403, Page 232.
For sale by sealed bid offer only. All offers must be received on or before July
23, 2018. The successful bidder will be notified by August 1, 2018 and must
be prepared to close within 45 days. The owner expressly reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Mail sealed bids to: The Kennebec Land Trust, PO Box 261, Winthrop, ME 04364.
For all inquiries and additional information on the location, please call: (207) 377-2848.
Mount Vernon couple donates 125-acre lot to land trust for wildlife education
A Mount Vernon couple has donated 125 acres of family land to the Kennebec Land Trust, in part so that kids might use the land to learn about wildlife and conservation.
Read MoreGeorge Smith: Land trusts should be celebrated, not attacked
I’ve written before of how lucky we are to have the Kennebec Land Trust in our area. My wife Linda and I have enjoyed their lands and trails for many years. And this year, we decided to donate our woodlot to the land trust. We especially like the trust’s commitment to teaching kids about conservation — that will be a focus for our woodlot.
Read MoreThe Forester: Partnership between land trust, Maine Forest Service grew into something big
Local Wood Works is honored with the Source Award for Forester, based on its efforts to connect consumers to local wood products.
Read MoreNotes from the Field - Willows
"Go and measure to what length the silvery willow catkins have crept out beyond their scales, ifyou would know what time o' the year it is by Nature's clock. "
The Journal of Henry David Thoreau, Volume Xll, March 2, 1859
Read MoreA Request for Preliminary Bids
A request for preliminary bids.
Read More‘Historical forest park’ eyed for land overlooking State House complex
The proposed plan for Augusta's city-owned Howard Hill includes trails, scenic overlooks, parking and picnic areas, but it will need fundraising efforts.
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