Frenchman Bay Conservancy has closed on the purchase of the 228-acre Partridge Cove property in Lamoine, the site of the highly contested ‘glamp’-ground. The property will be permanently conserved, reflecting the Town of Lamoine’s support for open space, outdoor recreation, and conservation efforts that promote wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors through the town. LAMOINE, ME—… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy surpassed our Watershed Moment for Frenchman Bay campaign fundraising goal a year in advance, currently having raised $10.4 million. The goal of the campaign is to raise the funds necessary to (1) protect 10,000 new acres of valuable land, (2) enhance stewardship of our preserves to maximize benefits to nature and people,… Read more
The Land Trust Alliance’s accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Frenchman Bay Conservancy is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the… Read more
We love Maine in every season, but these cold days can certainly have us wishing for spring and summer! FBC trails remain open all season long, and can provide a great way to break up the monotony of winter hibernation. To carry us through these final winter months, we’re introducing the new Cabin Fever Hiking… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy closed on the 405-acre Whitney Community Forest adjacent to the Ellsworth High School. The property is the largest remaining tract of undeveloped woodlands within walking distance from downtown Ellsworth, and already features an informal trail system used by the local community. In addition to the Whitney Community Forest, FBC also closed on… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy was chosen as a recipient of the nationally competitive Athletic Brewing Company’s Two For The Trails grant program. The $25,000 grant award will go towards the construction of an ADA-accessible trail at the future Jordan River Preserve, which FBC conserved in September 2023. TRENTON, ME— In September 2023, Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC)… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy closed on the former Bar Harbor Golf Course at the end of September, conserving 186 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent uplands that will become the future Jordan River Preserve. By conserving the property FBC is protecting over 1 mile of vulnerable coastline from development, building climate resilience and critical wetland habitat… Read more
The 2023 spoooooooky season is here! Join us at Jordan Homestead Preserve in Ellsworth for the 5th annual Pumpkin Hike. On Thursday, October 26 & Friday, October 27, we’ll be lighting the trail with jack o’lanterns. Put on your Halloween costume and come out to vote for your favorite pumpkin! Due to limited parking we… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is announcing a $10 million comprehensive capital campaign to protect land, sea, and livelihoods in Downeast Maine. The campaign will raise the funds to protect 10,000 new acres of valuable land, enhance stewardship of our preserves to maximize benefits to nature and people, and expand outdoor education in our local public schools… Read more
Over the course of this season I’ve discussed quite a few FBC preserves. There are over twenty of them, after all, all primed and perfect for an afternoon in nature. But these public-facing preserves are just part of the story. Roughly 13,000 acres of land across eastern Hancock County are under FBC ownership or easement,… Read more