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

  • 27Thursday, March 27
    4:00pm - 5:00pm

    March 27, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     

    Join BHHT and IHT and guest speaker Aislinn Sarnacki for our next Friends From the Field Webinar: Spring Hiking 101-Tips and Ideas for the Whole Family!

    This presentation is a blend of practical hiking tips and nature interpretation. How can you get the most out of spring hiking? What things in wonderful nature events should you keep an eye out for? What are some challenges unique to spring? Let's get excited for the season!

    Aislinn Sarnacki is a registered Maine guide, outdoor journalist, and the author of three hiking guidebooks: “Family-Friendly Hikes in Maine,” “Maine Hikes off the Beaten Path” and “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine.” She's written for several local publications, including the Bangor Daily News and Bangor Metro magazine. She’s also host of “Borealis,” a new outdoor show on Maine Public Television.

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  • 1Tuesday, April 1
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    April 1, 2025  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
     

    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

  • 8Tuesday, April 8
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    April 8, 2025  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
     

    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

  • 9Wednesday, April 9
    12:00pm - 1:00pm

    April 9, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
     

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