We appreciate everyone who participated in the December edition of our This Week in Harpswell project – over 50 photos submitted from 15 talented Harpswell photographers! For more about our photo project and to find out when the next one will be happening click here. Congratulations to our four winning photos for December, which will… Read more
By Kim Van Zorge Each year, as the fall season fades and we settle into the rhythm of the shorter, darker days of winter, the much-anticipated return of spring feels far away and out of reach. But even as the snow flies and the ground freezes, a hopeful gardening task awaits – one you might… Read more
As a coastal community that is 80% water, you might think Harpswell is an unlikely place to worry about wildfires, but when you look around and see that much of the remaining 20% is forested, you realize why it is important to know more. There are several federal and state agencies that regulate and protect… Read more
Schiller Coastal Studies Center (SCSC) is folded into the wooded shoreline on the west side of Orr’s Island. The property – formerly a farm, now a center for interdisciplinary research and education – is comprised of field, forest and marine habitats. Locals may be most familiar with the network of trails that loop the length… Read more
We appreciate everyone who participated in the September edition of our This Week in Harpswell project – over 90 photos submitted from 22 talented Harpswell photographers! For more about our photo project and to find out when the next one will be happening click here. Congratulations September Winners! We were so impressed by all of… Read more
June 7-8, 2025 Are you looking for an excuse to spend time outdoors? Consider the Harpswell Hiking Challenge as a way to get outside and get to know both HHLT and town-owned trails and preserves. This year’s challenge covers eight trails (four if choosing the modified route), including four of HHLT’s preserves. Don’t forget to… Read more
Join the town of Harpswell for their Community Clean-up Week! Harpswell’s annual roadside cleanup in commemoration of Earth Day, and in honor of the clean-up’s founder John Gilliam, will take place over the week of April 14-19. This annual event relies on volunteers to clean up litter along Harpswell’s roadways. This event is sponsored by… Read more
HHLT’s This Week in Harpswell photo project is back for 2026! Have you enjoyed Harpswell’s scenic wonders? Yes! Have you ever been inspired to reach for a camera or phone to capture a moment of Harpswell beauty — a sunset, a dewdrop, a smile, or the majestic arc of forest giant? Most likely. If you’re… Read more
Did you know that Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) provides free outdoor science lessons and nature-based play to all Harpswell Community School students? Kindergarten Science We explored weather and what animals need to survive. The lessons at school culminated with a fun field trip to Houghton Graves Park. First Grade Science We delved into animal… Read more
June 1-2, 2024 Are you looking for an excuse to spend time outdoors? Consider the Harpswell Hiking Challenge as a way to get outside and get to know both HHLT and town-owned trails and preserves. This year’s challenge covers eight trails (four if choosing the modified route), including four of HHLT’s preserves. Don’t forget to… Read more