Unless otherwise noted, all Talks are at the Heritage House - 420 Sunset Road - and are FREE.
June 6
Bird Calls for Beginners
Led by Diane Walker. Bring your curiosity and listening patience. IHT has a limited supply of binoculars to lend, call and let us know if you need to borrow a set. 9am - meet at Settlement Quarry parking lot.
June 6-7
World Ocean Day
Join IHT at Old Quarry Ocean Adventures for a World Ocean Day celebration.
June 6
Islands Clean-Up Day
Help IHT to clean-up our islands in Merchants Row – space is limited. Call 348-2455 to register or volunteer your boat.
June 17
Bird Walk
Join Gordon Russell and Jane Rosinki for a morning of birding. Meet at the IHT office at 9am to carpool.
June 19-21
Lupine Festival
Deer Isle-Stonington Annual Event, see Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber website for details.
June 21
Fern Walk
Join Botanist Sally Rooney for an investigation of the ferns that grow at Shore Acres. 9-noon. Meet at the Shore Acres parking lot.
June 22
Paddling the Maine Coast
With kayak expedition leader Karen Francoeur, of Castine Kayak Adventures, on a photo journey of sea kayak paddling on Maine's coast. Highlights and challenges that come with paddling the Maine coast. Enlightening for experienced as well as beginner paddlers. 7pm.
June 25
Climate Change and Other Threats to Human Society
Geologist Roger Hooke will be talking about climate change and other challenges facing humanity from an earth sciences perspective. 7pm.
June 26
Indian Deer Isle Boat Trip
Join Captain Bill Baker and anthropologist Bill Haviland for a round-the-island boat trip focusing on places of significance to the region's original inhabitants and the stories associated with them. Reservations necessary. $60 per person - 10-3pm. Limit 19.
June 27
Geology of Deer Isle
Geologist Roger Hooke will lead a field trip through the Settlement Quarry Preserve examining and discussing the geology of our island. 10 am. Meet at Settlement Quarry parking lot.
July 8
Island Heritage Trust Annual Meeting
Join the Board of and members of IHT for a reception, short business meeting and a talk by Charlie Todd, Eagle Biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
July 8
Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society
Opening Day. Noon to 4pm.
July 9
Barred Island Preserve Guided Walk
Ecologist Ken Crowell will lead a woodland walk. 9am at Barred Island parking lot.
July 16
Geology of Pine Hill with Tony Sohns
Join naturalist-educator Tony Sohns for an introduction to the unusual geology of this preserve. 4pm at Pine Hill parking lot.
July 17
Nature Walk at Shore Acres
Join IHT naturalist Ann Hooke for a woodland nature walk through Shore Acres. Meet at the Shore Acres parking lot at 9 am.
July 21
Introduction to Salt Marsh Ecology
Marine biologist Bob Knowlton will talk about the salt marshes of the Gulf of Maine. 7pm.
July 22
Kayak Paddle to Southwest side of Little Deer
Join kayak expedition leader, Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak Adventures on a paddle up the west side of Little Deer Isle to Sheep Island, and back to check out Carney Island. 9am-1pm. $85 per person (less 10% with Pre-approved Sea Kayak). Call 348-2455 for reservations and information. Limit 12.
July 23
Holt Mill Pond Field Trip
Join marine biologist Bob Knowlton for a field trip to visit the largest salt marsh on Deer Isle, and learn about its plants and animals. 4:30-6:30pm – Meet at the Holt Mill Pond parking lot (off Airport Road).
July 24
Indian Deer Isle Boat Trip
Join Captain Bill Baker and anthropologist Bill Haviland for a round-the-island boat trip focusing on places of significance to the region’s original inhabitants and the stories associated with them. Reservations necessary. $60 per person - 10-3pm. Limit 19.
July 25-26
Journey Through Time
Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society Annual Celebration of life on Deer Isle.
July 28
Clamming on Deer Isle
Ginny Olsen of the Deer Isle-Stonington Clam Committee will introduce us to the clam fishery on Deer Isle and their efforts to improve the stock. Wear rubber boots and meet at Causeway Beach at 10am. (Rain date Thursday, August 13 at 9:30am.)
July 31
IHT Members Annual Boat Trip and Picnic
Join IHT Staff and volunteer leadership for a tour of IHT properties in Merchants Row. $50 per person - 10-1pm. Call for reservations. Limit 17.
August 6
Bugs of Scotts Landing
Join naturalist-educator Tony Sohns as he introduces us to the insects found at this IHT preserve. We'll capture insects, identify them and learn about their life styles. 4pm at Scotts Landing parking lot.
August 7
Habitat
Preview performance of Opera House Arts' new outdoor theatre production at Settlement Quarry. Call Opera House Arts for information 207-367-2788. Fee - 6pm.
August 8
Oysters Farming
Join Danny Weed, oyster farmer in Long Cove, for a picnic lunch at Mariner's Park and a visit to his eco-friendly oyster "farm." Noon. Mariner's Park.
August 8
Habitat
Preview performance of Opera House Arts’ new outdoor theatre production at Settlement Quarry. Call Opera House Arts for information 207-367-2788. Fee - 2pm & 6pm.
August 11
Migrating Shorebirds
Downeast Audubon's Chip Moseley will join IHT's Ken Crowell in leading a bird walk to catch these early migrants. Meet at Heritage House to carpool. 10am.
August 11
Freese Island Visit
Join IHT for a picnic on this privately owned island. Provide your own kayak or boat. Kayak departure 11:30am, return 3pm. Limit 12. Call for reservations.
August 13
McCloskey Singalong and Slide Show
Jane McCloskey sings the songs of her childhood illustrated with scenes from her father's books. 7pm. Reservations required.
August 15
Stewardship of the Coastal Spruce-Fir Forest
Join Forester Max McCormack for an introduction to the dominant forest type on Deer Isle. We will visit a local woodlot where Max will talk about the history of our forests, do some tree ID, and discuss pro-active management of our forests. 9am. Meet at IHT to carpool.
August 15
Preserving the Harvest in the Olden Days
Joint presentation with the Historical Society features food historian Sandy Oliver. 7pm. $8 per person. Seating limited. Reservations required.
August 21
Indian Deer Isle Boat Trip
Join Captain Bill Baker and anthropologist Bill Haviland for a round-the-island boat trip focusing on places of significance to the region's original inhabitants and the stories associated with them. Reservations necessary. $60 per person - 10-3pm. Limit 19.
August 27
Kayak Paddle to Polypod and Beyond
Join kayak expedition leader, Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak Adventures on a paddle to IHT's Polypod Island for lunch and on to the Tennis Preserve. 9am-1pm. $85 per person (less 10% with Pre-approved Sea Kayak). Call 348-2455 for reservations and information. Limit 12.
August 29-September 5
Photo-Eco Tour with Barbara Southworth
For information contact Barbara: blsouth@myfairpoint.net
Photo-Eco Tour Brochure
September 5-12
Photo-Eco Tour with Barbara Southworth
For information contact Barbara: blsouth@myfairpoint.net
Photo-Eco Tour Brochure
October 10-17
Photo-Eco Tour with Barbara Southworth
For information contact Barbara: blsouth@myfairpoint.net
Photo-Eco Tour Brochure
