Sorrento, ME– When one hears the name “Frenchman Bay Conservancy”, it is hard not to think of the body of water for which it’s named. Bound by the peaks of Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula and the jagged fingers of the Mount Desert Narrows, there are few places on the coast that can rival… Read more
Spoooooooky Season is here! Join us at Jordan Homestead Preserve in Ellsworth for the fourth annual Pumpkin Hike! On Thursday, October 27 & Friday, October 28, 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 are requiring registration for… Read more
The FBC Trail Explorer Passport Challenge is back for 2022! We’re challenging you to explore four trails this summer in Mariaville, Gouldsboro, Lamoine, and Hancock — for prizes! Here’s how it works: Register at the link below, and you’ll be sent a Passport to complete! The Passport will contain the names of the four preserves… Read more
Calling all Maine photographers! We’re excited to announce that today officially marks the beginning of the 2023 Frenchman Bay Conservancy Calendar Contest! We’re seeking photographers to submit their FBC photos to help show off the beauty of our preserves and support our mission to protect the land that you love. Whether you’re someone that’s been… Read more
Learn About Ferns is a guide to 14 ferns you can find at Simon Trail in Lamoine. Pick up a laminated Fern booklet from the trail mailbox at Simon Trail, or print your own using the button below. Follow the map to identify & learn about 14 ferns. Return any borrowed booklets to the… Read more
Learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers in this video series from Maine Outdoor School! Read more
Join Hazel Stark from Maine Outdoor School as she teaches you how to test your observation skills and memory at Frances B. Wood Preserve in Gouldsboro, ME! Follow along with these drawing activities in a notebook, on an FBC preserve or in any outdoor space! Draw alone, or test yourself against a friend! Happiness… Read more
Join Hazel Stark from Maine Outdoor School as she explores the intertidal zone at Taft Point Preserve in Gouldsboro, ME! Learn how to stay safe while exploring, what tools to bring, and get an up-close look at some critters! For more information about what lives in the intertidal zone, you might consult… Read more
Join Hazel Stark from Maine Outdoor School as she explores and compares a wet and dry ecosystem at Jordan Homestead Preserve in Ellsworth! Follow along with this simple science project that can be repeated on any FBC preserve or outdoor space with wet & dry areas! Read more
FBC has devised a scavenger hunt to help you spot some of the most notable flora & features on Baker Hill Preserve while you’re out hiking. Print the scavenger hunt map & key or save to a smartphone to take with you. Each letter on the map marks an approximate location to help you look… Read more