We suspect that you have received multiple messages on how to prepare for COVID-19. For those of you whose schedules and routines have shifted, there are outdoor places to be active while reducing your exposure.
We encourage you to find solace on the 25+ miles of trails across KELT's 12 preserves. Here are a few reasons why time spent in nature can be beneficial for your mental and physical well-being.
Read MoreBatBnB, a company that builds houses for bats and promotes bat conservation, selected the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) from a list of nominees to receive a state-of-the-art bat house. The competition, held by BatBnB, called on bat lovers and conservationists alike to nominate their “favorite local non-profit organizations.”
Read More
“Because Maine Yankee never used the (Westport Island) parcel, they were conservationists without knowing it, and that’s a great thing. This is a type of bog that is not present on any of the trust’s other protected lands, so it is exciting to see that we are still able to complete new and surprising land protection projects after 30 years.”
Read MoreHelpful reminders and tips for enjoying the snowy preserve trails — includes a list of preserves with plowed parking lots!
Read MoreWith eleven preserves open year-round dawn until dusk for the public’s enjoyment, the land trust is committed to providing access to these public lands for low-impact and traditional recreation including hunting, where appropriate.
Read MoreBen Barrett is returning to New England after 6 years in Arkansas. He became a leader in Animal Welfare efforts in Little Rock as the Coordinator of dog and cat rescue transports, public education programs, communications and volunteering. He also spent time to become an Arkansas Master Naturalist. A native of Massachusetts and a graduate of Keene State College in New Hampshire, Ben is excited to now call Maine home.
Read MoreMud, marsh, birds, sunrise, science! This summer, KELT’s Bowdoin Fellow, Ely Spencer, helped out with a project we’re coordinating at the Back River Creek Marsh to learn about this marsh system. To learn about part of his experience and some of the findings from the marsh, check out Ely’s blog post: Back River Bird Monitoring.
Read MoreIn celebration of KELT’s 30th Anniversary, we are sharing stories of local history about KELT and the lands, waters, and people of the region.
Our March post highlights the 19th anniversary of KELT’s most visited preserve, Thorne Head in Bath.
Read More
