April in the Wildlands
In these challenging times, we’re concerned for the physical health of our communities, and for the general well-being of people who care for each other and our planet. We’re trying to take to heart Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky’s widely quoted counsel: “Every hand that we...
Trust Seeking Comment on Accreditation Renewal
The Land Trust Alliance’s land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national standards for protecting important natural places and working lands. After 5 years accreditation, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust (GPMCT) is...
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South Gate opens June 22
On Friday, June 22, the second day of summer, we'll be opening the South Gate for vehicle access for the first time this year. The Gate will be open during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the end of October. This year, the North Gate, on the Bald...
New bike loop construction
This past spring the Bald Mt. Community Center, the Penobscot Region New England Mountain Bike Association, and GPMCT jointly hosted a trail building school. About 30 participants spent the morning in the classroom and the afternoon constructing GPMCT’s first...
Join the Alewife Run—Paddle to Orland River Day June 30
Take the scenic route to the Orland River Day festivities Saturday, June 30—join the annual Alewife Run from Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery to Orland Village! Cheri Domina of Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust and Karen Francoeur ofCastine Kayak Adventures...
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2017 Downeast Double Trouble Trail Race Challenge
Looking for a fun running challenge and a way to support local trails? GPMCT and Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) are sponsoring the 5th annual Downeast Double Trouble Trail Race Challenge. That's two races held one weekend apart, with the GPMCT Wildlands Trail Race on...
Meet our new Board candidates…
Four new interim board members joined our board this fall and winter, and you’ll have the opportunity to confirm their membership at our July 9 annual meeting. John Barlow of Orland joined the board in November, and hosted a weekend of Christmas tree cutting to...
