Frenchman Bay Conservancy earns national recognition for strong commitment to public trust and conservation excellence. Hancock, Maine — Frenchman Bay Conservancy has achieved national recognition – joining a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work…. Read more
Join FBC and Hancock County Food Drive for Movement for Meals! This April we are getting out on the trails to raise funds for Hancock County food pantries, soup kitchens, and school backpack programs. Sign up today, get moving and help us combat food insecurity in Hancock County! The Hancock County Food Drive is raising… Read more
We’re challenging YOU to explore FBC’s trails this summer — for a chance to win a prize! Starting Friday, May 16th, 2025, there will be passport signs along the trail at six FBC preserves. Each sign features a different organism that can be found on the corresponding preserve. Hike out and find the signs, record… Read more
The Cabin Fever Hiking Challenge is Back for 2025! February 15th – March 30th Last year you loved our Cabin Fever Hiking Challenge, we listened, and are bringing it back! 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… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy awarded $1 Million Grant for Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration along the Jordan River from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Trenton, Maine – Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Coastal Restoration Project has been selected as one of only 28 projects across the US to receive funding to protect, restore, or enhance coastal… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy has closed on the purchase of a 1,921-acre property between Green Lake and Branch Lake in Ellsworth. The property will be permanently conserved, allowing future public access, and protecting essential habitats, wildlands and open space. ELLSWORTH, ME— Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) purchased a 1,921-acre property in Ellsworth, permanently protecting essential habitats, wildlands… Read more
SpoOOoky Season is here! Join us at Jordan Homestead Preserve in Ellsworth for the sixth annual Pumpkin Hike! On Thursday, October 24 & Friday, October 25, we’ll be lighting the trail with jack o’lanterns. Put on your Halloween costume and come out to vote for your favorite pumpkin! Would you like to participate in the… Read more
Fairies have moved into two of FBC’s Preserves, Frances B. Wood and Branch Lake Public Forest! When visiting Branch Lake Public Forest or Frances B. Wood, we invite you to help FBC build homes for the fairies to live in! Fairies live in very special houses made only of materials found in nature. Make… Read more
The FBC Trail Explorer Passport Challenge is back for 2024! We’re challenging you to explore four trails this summer in Gouldsboro, Ellsworth, and Sullivan — for a chance to win a prize! How to Participate Starting July 1st, The Passports can be picked up at Tidal Falls Preserve, Fogtown Brewing Co. in Ellsworth or… Read more
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