This panel is brought to you by the Ellsworth Arbor Commission. The event will begin with a Passamaquoddy basket-making demo and an explanation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and its status as the number one threat to ash trees across the United States. From there, the discussion will focus on the state of Maine… Read more
Getting some fresh air and sunlight goes a long way during these cold months! FBC’s trails remain open all season long, and can provide a great way to break up the monotony of your winter hibernation. We are challenging YOU to hike FBC’s preserves this winter! From now until April 26th, there are six Cabin… Read more
A pile of debris on the shoreline isn’t just what’s visible — it’s a glimpse of what’s moving through our waters. On Sunday, April 26, you’re invited to step in and be part of the solution! Join the Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee for a shoreline clean-up along Frenchman Bay and Taunton Bay. Together, we’ll… Read more
Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Sea Vegetable, and Heart of Ellsworth for a Seaweed Social at the Makerspace! Stop by to learn all about Downeast Maine’s seaweed harvesting industry through seaweed-themed small bites, activities, and a short film screening. Read more
Imagine public art, river habitat, and an accessible downtown trail all working together. Join Austin Schuver of Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Cara Romano of Heart of Ellsworth at the trailhead behind the Ellsworth Public Library for a conversational stroll along the river. At an easy pace, the walk will explore library lawn installations and proposed… Read more
Calling all volunteers! On Saturday, May 9, the Ellsworth community will come together to clean Card Brook during the annual Card Brook Clean-Up. The event is hosted by the City of Ellsworth in collaboration with Frenchman Bay Conservancy and the Ellsworth Moose Lodge. Volunteers will meet at 9 am in the parking lot at Bangor Pipe & Supply Inc., 55 Foster Street… Read more
Calling all volunteers! FBC is seeking volunteers to assist in freshening up the Native Garden at Tidal Falls for the summer. Led by Thomasina Dibiase, FBC’s Deputy Director of Operations & Advancement, this clean-up event will work to clear weeds out of the path and freshen up the garden beds. Whether you are an experienced… Read more
We’re searching for Lady Slippers! Join FBC and Maine Master Naturalist, Alice Noyes, at Day Ridges Preserve to search for lady slippers, an elusive wild orchid. The guided hike will be focused on spring ephemerals and will meander through the large lady slipper colony found along the lower trail loop. Registration for this event is… Read more
Help us complete the restoration of Jordan River Preserve! FBC is seeking volunteers to assist in planting of native flora at FBC’s new Jordan River Preserve and join us in completing the restoration of Jordan River Preserve. In 2023, FBC acquired what we now know as the Jordan River Preserve, formerly the Bar Harbor Golf… Read more
Join FBC on Tuesday, June 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock for a Volunteer Open House! Come along and enjoy light refreshments, meet FBC’s staff, sign up for FBC volunteer opportunities, and participate in an optional hands-on volunteer activity! This event is free and open to the public! whether… Read more
Explore the tides and journal your findings! Join FBC and Maine Master Naturalist, Karen O. Zimmerman, at Tidal Falls Preserve to explore the intertidal zone and journal our findings along the way. Nature journaling provides an opportunity for closer observation and a richer connection with the natural world. It encourages mindfulness, creativity, a sense of… Read more
Join FBC for a guided hike on Saturday, June 13th at Simon Trail Preserve! The fern walk is back! Join FBC Volunteer, Harold Peachey, for a pleasant walk in the woods and together appreciate the variety of ferns found at Simon Trail in Lamoine. Harold will focus on teaching participants the fundamentals of fern identification…. Read more
Reconnect to nature and your five senses with a slow facilitated walk at Taft Point Preserve in Gouldsboro. Join Shep Erhart, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, and Frenchman Bay Conservancy for a Forest Bathing exercise at Taft Point Preserve. Forest Bathing is a traditional Japanese practice of spending time in nature and is beneficial to… Read more
Let’s get together and hike! All are welcome to join in on a community hike up Baker Hill! Come along and enjoy the golden hour glow against the pines and take in the colors of a summer sunset. Registration is required and limited, so please sign up early! All participants must register individually. What… Read more