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

  • 18Saturday, January 18
    10:00am - 2:00pm

    January 18, 2025  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School, 249 N Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA  Map

    On Saturday, 10am-2pm at the DISES Elementary School Gym, visit with IHT Environmental Educator, Martha Bell, and IHT Volunteers to learn about winter animals as a part of the community-wide WinterFest!

    WinterFest began in 2006 and is held the third weekend in January. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and join your neighbors and friends for a weekend of fun. Everyone is welcome, and all food, activities, and entertainment are FREE!

    WinterFest 2025 opens with a Contra Dance Friday night featuring the Baggaduce Northern New England Ensemble Mega Band at the Deer Isle Music Hall and BBQ, goes all day Saturday, and ends with the WinterFest Fireworks and the WinterFest Dance featuring the Oshima Brothers at the Stonington Opera House!

    Returning favorites: pet photo contest, cribbage tournament, Men’s Health Overhaul at Island Family Medicine, a showcase of community and WinterFest activities at Deer Isle Stonington Elementary School, afternoon at the movies at The Reach Performing Arts Center!

    Visit Healthy Island Project for the full WinterFest schedule: Engaged Island | Healthy Island Project

  • 21Tuesday, January 21
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    January 21, 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

  • 23Thursday, January 23
    3:00pm - 5:00pm

    January 23, 2025  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     

    As Winter settles in on Deer Isle, let’s gather, share a meal, and collect food for The Island Pantry! ALL ARE WELCOME.

    Thursday, January 23, 3-5pm at IHT – 420 Sunset Rd Deer Isle

    PLEASE BRING: A Potluck Dish to Share AND Non-Perishable Food Items to Donate to the Island Pantry

  • 28Tuesday, January 28
    9:30am - 12:30pm

    January 28, 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

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