The university's marine-science center is a magnet for misfit crustaceans, including orange, yellow, blue, purple, calico, and split-colored varieties.
Land, Water & Wildlife
The Nature Conservancy knows that healthy ecosystems are essential for people and the planet — and that thriving, sustainable forests are vital for communities.
Forty years ago, a novel legal agreement set aside some 18,000 acres in Attean Township for conservation — and timber harvesting.
The night sky is a wonderful thing to get lost in, and it’s a terrible thing to lose.
Some observers suspect that the number of baby eels migrating up Maine rivers is declining. Passamaquoddy fishermen have taken conservation into their own hands.
Plus, download Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s take-along nature guide to learn more about Maine’s native flora.
A new approach to lobster gear can help protect a species — and sustain Maine’s fishing communities.
At the program’s quarter-century mark, we look back at fellows’ local impacts and lasting connections to host communities.
In and around Acadia, passionate conservationists piece together connections to preserve wildlife habitats.
As the upstream battle against Eurasian watermilfoil stretches into a sixth year, the long-term health of Cobbosseecontee — and of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams around Maine — could hang in the balance.
The record-setting hiker fell in love with solo backpacking on Cutler's Coastal Trail back in 2013.
Down East Adventures is excited to offer more workshops in 2024 with the owner of Freeport Wild Bird Supply.