Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is offering exploration kits to give families the tools, ideas and inspiration to create lasting outdoor memories! We are deeply committed to making these kits accessible and are offering them for a suggested donation. You can pay as little or as much as works for your budget, no questions asked. The… Read more
If there is a creature of Harpswell waters with a bigger image problem than the horseshoe crab, it has my sympathy. Most of us know little to nothing about the prehistoric looking horseshoe crabs other than seeing their old exoskeletons on our beaches. Then there is the fact that these fascinating creatures are not crabs,… Read more
Amara Ifeji was recently named a National Geographic Young Explorer, a prestigious group of 24 young activists from around the world who have been recognized for their leadership in environmental advocacy. She won Best in Category at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and first place in her category at the Maine State Science… Read more
Photo by James Pearsell, iStock Many birds overlap in the subtleties of their coloration and it requires careful observation for accurate identification. That is not the case with this powerful woodpecker; having seen one, the image will be locked in your mind. Memory does not serve me well regarding the timing of my first encounter… Read more
By Patti Neuhof Today, barely a news cycle passes without a story tied to the impact and challenges communities across the country face as a result of climate change. Some of these impacts are immediately clear and heartbreaking, like the destruction attributed to the wildfires in the West or the flooding and devastation caused by… Read more
In 2020, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust embarked on a project to protect the iconic view, valuable marine habitat and clean waters of Strawberry Creek. We are pleased to announce that we have now completed the purchase of two spectacular properties. We hope you enjoy this short video showcasing the new preserve. From our staff and… Read more
Humans are funny creatures. As we age, our memories are no longer razor sharp, so we may find ourselves standing in the kitchen wondering what it was we intended to fetch. We hunt for our reading glasses only to find them on our head! On the other hand, we have lasting memories for pleasant things… Read more
Our theme for 2021 is “Stories of Change.” For children and their families, the change from in-person to remote and then hybrid learning has been a huge one. We are sharing two stories about this upheaval in our lives from the perspectives of a grandmother and a sixth grader, both from Harpswell. Teaching Science to… Read more
We launched the second year of our “This Week in Harpswell” photo project with a stunning February week. Twenty-one photographers shared more than 150 beautiful pictures of Harpswell in winter. Click here for more about the photo project. We hope you’ll participate in May! Read more
Harpswell is blessed with gorgeous vistas, a vital marine economy and a wonderful community spirit. Perhaps less obvious, the town is also rich in artists and craftspeople. Take, for example, jeweler Tracy Johnson who has lived on Harpswell Neck for 30 years in a house she and her husband built, by hand, the old-fashioned way…. Read more