Explore the colorful diversity of Seaweeds that inhabit our coastal intertidal! Frenchman Bay Conservancy and The Blue Hill Peninsula Rockweed Forum are sponsoring a field trip at very low tide at Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock on Saturday, July 18th at 8:00 am. The field trip will be led by David Porter, retired professor of Botany… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC for Monday Music on July 20th, 2026! BookHead and SweetTooth take the stage for the second concert in the series, bringing a sound that leans into gypsy soul blues. Known for gritty, soulful vocals and groove-heavy rhythms, their music moves between blues and funk. It’s the kind of set that builds as it… Read more
Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC for Monday Music on July 27th, 2026! Katherine Perkins will lead the third concert in the series with a set shaped by songwriting, storytelling, and a deep connection to place. A Maine-based artist, Katherine’s work—both in music and painting—explores light and color, the ocean, and the emotional landscapes that tie them together. As… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC for Monday Music on August 3rd, 2026! The Milk & Honey Rebellion closes out the 2026 series. Hailing from the craggy coast of Downeast Maine, their catchy songwriting and mix of classic and modern covers will keep you on the dancefloor all night long! Bring your blankets and chairs, grab a bite from… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC and Ellsworth Public Library this summer for Outdoor Adventure Storytimes! This summer Ellsworth Public Library‘s Ms. Jean will be leading outdoor storytimes every first and third Wednesday at FBC preserves throughout July, August, and September! Storytimes open up a world of language, culture, music, and play to young children and their grown-ups. When… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Hancock Point Library for Stories on the Point, a celebration of FBC’s inaugural nature writing contest with readings by contest contributors! Come enjoy an afternoon of poems, stories, and reflections inspired by the land we all love in Downeast Maine. Light refreshments and outdoor seating will be provided. Space is… Read more
If you’ve ever been interested in learning more about the intertidal zone or about Tidal Falls Preserve, this event is for you! Join us at the Tidal Falls Preserve pavillion for a talk with FBC volunteer, Nathan Dorn, to learn about life along the intertidal zone, marine life, and more! This event is free and… 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. This hike is being led by FBC’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager, Jane Parlee. Registration is required… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Board of Directors and staff for an evening of connection, reflection, and inspiration. The event will begin with a cocktail hour, followed by our Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker Jed Talbot and an update on FBC’s work to protect and care for the lands and waters of our region. Learn about… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC and Ellsworth Public Library this summer for Outdoor Adventure Storytimes! This summer Ellsworth Public Library‘s Ms. Jean will be leading outdoor storytimes every first and third Wednesday at FBC preserves throughout July, August, and September! Storytimes open up a world of language, culture, music, and play to young children and their grown-ups. When… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is excited to host climate activist, marine biologist, educator, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for an evening of Climate Optimism! Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, in partnership with Rêve En Vert, at Swan Song Saltwater Farm for a live podcast discussion of Dr. Johnson’s bestselling book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Reve… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC and Ellsworth Public Library this summer for Outdoor Adventure Storytimes! This summer Ellsworth Public Library‘s Ms. Jean will be leading outdoor storytimes every first and third Wednesday at FBC preserves throughout July, August, and September! Storytimes open up a world of language, culture, music, and play to young children and their grown-ups. When… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC and Astronomer John Meader for a night sky tour at Tidal Falls Preserve! Guests will be guided through a tour of the visible constellations and stars from Tidal Falls Preserve. Using John’s telescopes, we will find and discuss any visible planets, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. The presentations will include a bit of sky-lore… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Join FBC and Ellsworth Public Library this summer for Outdoor Adventure Storytimes! This summer Ellsworth Public Library‘s Ms. Jean will be leading outdoor storytimes every first and third Wednesday at FBC preserves throughout July, August, and September! Storytimes open up a world of language, culture, music, and play to young children and their grown-ups. When… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Maine Audubon naturalists and special guests will lead monthly walks at Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Preserve in Trenton. The Jordan River Preserve protects 186 acres with more than a mile of shoreline, valuable tidal salt marshes, and nesting habitat for many bird species including Bobolinks and Cliff Swallows. The property includes open fields, forested… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more
Help FBC build & maintain trails for public use by volunteering on our trail crew! FBC relies on volunteers to help us keep our trails maintained and open to the public! Interested in helping volunteering for trail work days? Sign-up below! Details: workday location and details will be sent via email to volunteers in advance. On… Read more