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

  • 10Tuesday, September 10
    8:30am - 11:30am

    September 10, 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

  • 11Wednesday, September 11
    9:00am - 10:30am

    September 11, 2024  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Barred Island Preserve parking, Goose Cove Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

  • 13Friday, September 13
    10:00am - 12:00pm

    September 13, 2024  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Barred Island Preserve parking, Goose Cove Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    David is back and ready to find cool mushrooms with you.

    One of our most popular events each year is the Mushroom Walk with David Porter. Who doesn't love exploring the weird and wild world of mycelium and fruiting bodies? This month, join him at Barred Island Preserve to discover what mushroom friends are poking out to say hello.

    LIMITED SPOTS - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Plus, a suggested donation of $10 to IHT.
    Email nruth@islandheritagetrust.org to register.

  • 17Tuesday, September 17
    8:30am - 11:30am

    September 17, 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

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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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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