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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 12Wednesday, August 12
    9:00am - 10:30am

    August 12, 2026  9:00 am - 10:30 am
     

  • 18Tuesday, August 18
    9:00am - 11:15am

    August 18, 2026  9:00 am - 11:15 am
     

    Join “Boot” Boutwell on an easy to moderate hike for some basic plant identification as well as fun and interesting natural history of some of our common trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The walk will include a few seasonal or topical poems and readings as well as some fun tips and mnemonics to help you remember what you have learned. 

    We’ll look at some late blooming wildflowers and then head out onto the nature trail boardwalk to look at some trees and shrubs. Children 10 and up are welcome with an adult.

    Spots are limited, first come first serve. To register, please email lgivhan@islandheritagetrust.org

    Meeting location will be sent after registration.

  • 18Tuesday, August 18
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    August 18, 2026  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

  • 19Wednesday, August 19
    9:00am - 10:30am

    August 19, 2026  9:00 am - 10:30 am
     

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Annual Meeting 2026

The Annual Meeting of the Members of Island Heritage Trust, Inc. will be held on July 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM at St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, 627 North Deer Isle Road, Deer ...