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

  • 9Wednesday, July 9
    9:00am - 10:00am

    July 9, 2025  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    King Row, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

  • 14Monday, July 14
    9:00am - 11:00am

    July 14, 2025  9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Shore Acres Preserve, Greenlaw District Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    Join Ecologist and Author, Tom Wessels, for an interpretive Nature Walk through Shore Acres Preserve. A selection of Tom's books will be available for purchase (cash or check only). 

    Limited spots! Registration required. Email stonington.public.library@gmail.com to register.

  • 15Tuesday, July 15
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    July 15, 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

  • 15Tuesday, July 15
    10:00am - 12:00pm

    July 15, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Causeway Beach, Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    Join Environmental Educator and Master Naturalist, Martha Bell, for a free, outdoor family adventure series through the Summer.

    Low Tide Wonder at Causeway Beach! Come explore the shore where the sea's treasures are revealed. Snails, clams and crabs maybe be hidden under mud or seaweed . ...until they are spotted by YOU! Come explore and be amazed by what lives at the edge of the sea.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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July Hiking Club

Join Us For July 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, and ...
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