Deer Isle is a vibrant island community

with 24,000 acres and 112 miles of shoreline, comprising the towns of Deer Isle and Stonington and outlying islands.

Island Heritage Trust is a community-based, non-profit land trust contributing to the well-being of the island community by conserving its distinctive landscape and natural resources, maintaining public access to valued trails, shoreline and islands, and by providing educational programming for all ages.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 19Thursday, September 19
    7:30am - 8:30am

    September 19, 2024  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Scott's Landing Preserve, 704 N Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    Want to get to know the birds and the birding community on Deer Isle? 

    Join Educator, Nathaniel Sharp for an early morning walk through Scott's Landing Preserve to spot various species and learn about the wonderous world of birds.

  • 19Thursday, September 19
    3:00pm - 5:00pm

    September 19, 2024  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    420 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    Join Executive Director, Julia Zell, and Staff for refreshments and connection as we enjoy Summer at the Island Heritage Trust barn! Have questions or ideas for IHT? Bring them!

  • 19Thursday, September 19
    4:00pm - 5:00pm

    September 19, 2024  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     

    Join BHHT and IHT for the Friends From the Field Webinar: All About Sharks! Our guest is Charlie Rolsky who is the Executive director of the Shaw Institute. Charlie will discuss the natural history, behavior, and ecology of sharks in Maine. 

    REGISTER HERE - Webinar Registration - Zoom

  • 24Tuesday, September 24
    8:30am - 11:30am

    September 24, 2024  8:30 am - 11:30 am
     

    Join IHT's Stewardship team for a morning of trail stewardship and management. Email our Stewardship Director Alex Drenga for more information and to get on the email chain!

    adrenga@islandheritagetrust.org

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September Hiking Club

Join Us For September Hiking Club! Most Wednesdays at 9am, a group of folks gather to explore the Preserves stewarded by Island Heritage Trust. Hikes are led by Environmental Educator, Martha Bell, ...
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