This week, Frenchman Bay Conservancy joined WERU to talk about Headwater Bluffs—our newest conservation success and the largest land protection project in our organization’s history. During the segment, we shared why this 5,793-acre landscape in Amherst matters so much to Downeast Maine. Located at the headwaters of the Union River, Headwater Bluffs helps protect clean… Read more
AMHERST, ME—Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) announces the purchase of 5793 acres in Amherst to be known as Headwater Bluffs. Frenchman Bay Conservancy has conserved nearly 6000 acres of land crucial to the health of the woods and waters of eastern Hancock County. “Headwater Bluffs is a key piece to a larger conservation puzzle in Downeast… Read more
The Pumpkin Hike is back and in a New Location! Each year Frenchman Bay Conservancy decorates one of our trails with glowing jack o’ lanterns and opens it up the public for the Pumpkin Hike! This year we will be hosting the Pumpkin Hike at the Ellsworth Riverwalk, a scenic downtown trail, in partnership with the… Read more
A letter from Executive Director, Aaron Dority After 12 wonderful and rewarding years leading Frenchman Bay Conservancy, I will step down from serving as FBC’s Executive Director at the end of 2026. I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together! I am also well aware of the imperative for organizational leadership to pass the torch… Read more
Join FBC and Ellsworth Public Library this summer for Outdoor Adventure Storytimes! Beginning Wednesday, July 2nd at 9:30AM, the Ellsworth Public Library‘s Ms. Jean will be leading outdoor storytimes every first and third Wednesday throughout July, August, and September. Storytimes open up a world of language, culture, music, and play to young children and… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is looking for interested contractors to assist with the Jordan River Restoration Project. Interested Contractors see below: Advertisement to Bid: Please see attached bid solicitation for the Jordan River Preserve ecological restoration project. The bidding documents are available for download at the fileshare link indicated below. The work involves removal of an… Read more
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
Submissions for the 2025 Trail Explorer Passport are officially closed! We will be drawing a winner for our FBC Swag Bag at the end of the week to allow time for mail-ins. We will reach out to the winner directly. Thank you so much for participating! We’re challenging YOU to explore FBC’s trails this summer… 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