tide pool on rocky beach
group of adults uses binoculars
goldfinch on branch

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is based in Harpswell, Maine. Our mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage, and access to the outdoors now and forever through conservation, stewardship, and education.

Upcoming Events

5Apr HIPP: Learn About Herbicide Use and Invasive Plant Controls with Amanda Devine Elijah Kellogg Church 13May Spring Birding Walk with Nat Wheelwright Otter Brook Preserve 18May Birding Tour with Derek Lovitch, Harpswell West Skolfield Shores Preserve 21May Birding Tour with Derek Lovitch, Harpswell East Long Reach Preserve

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Otter Brook Preserve

Otter Brook Preserve runs alongside one of the largest freshwater streams in Harpswell. This freshwater marsh, stream, and pond system is a scarce resource in our coastal community.

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Nature Notes Nature Notes: Weasel Confusion Nature Notes: Weasel Confusion March 7, 2023
Our Community Protecting our Dark Sky Protecting our Dark Sky March 3, 2023
Our Community Remembering Robert McIntyre Remembering Robert McIntyre March 3, 2023
Our Community This Week in Harpswell: February 4-12, 2023 This Week in Harpswell: February 4-12, 2023 February 13, 2023
Nature Notes Nature Notes: Eastern Gray Squirrel Nature Notes: Eastern Gray Squirrel January 30, 2023
Our Community Photo project: This week in Harpswell Photo project: This week in Harpswell January 18, 2023
News and Updates Presentations by Author Ed Robinson on the Mystery of Maine’s Wildlife Presentations by Author Ed Robinson on the Mystery of Maine’s Wildlife January 15, 2023
Harpswell History HHLT's First 40 Years HHLT’s First 40 Years January 10, 2023
Working Waterfront Guide to Harpswell Waterfront Published Guide to Harpswell Waterfront Published January 10, 2023