Geology was certainly not my first love, but geology has grown on me since I learned to use it to better understand the living landscape around me. For example, soil can influence the plants found in a given area, while simultaneously telling us about the past. In this article I will describe some soil found at Little Long Pond natural lands and the historic environment in which it was formed. I dig a lot of holes. Setting posts, setting rocks, building trails, and planting t

As we head into spring, a friendly reminder that the Preserve’s seasonal dog leash policies go back into effect on May 1, 2026. For the safety of wildlife, visitors, and your pups, all dogs must be kept on leash between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. through September. Policies are in effect year-round at Hunters Cliffs and on the trails around Thuya Garden where dogs must always be leased. Dogs are not permitted on Harbor Brook Trail. Before your next walk, please take a moment to revie

Behind every garden, trail, and landscape at the Preserve is a team of remarkably skilled and dedicated professionals...

As autumn settles in, our gardens are preparing for their winter rest...

Two weeks ago I had the great opportunity to study the Asteraceae (aka composite family)...

What a summer it’s been at the Preserve! From sunrise strolls around Little Long Pond...

Winter is a breathtakingly beautiful time to be on Mount Desert Island…

The 2025 season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you back...

The Preserve is implementing a new set of dog policies starting May 1, 2025...

Upland meadows are rare on Mount Desert Island...

Winter is an astonishingly beautiful time to be in coastal Maine...

To find one of the most stunning examples of engineering craftmanship on Mount Desert Island...

Once or twice a week I bring my young daughter to Little Long Pond so she can give treats, which she calls “dodos,” to dogs...

Summer is the perfect season to immerse yourself in the captivating charm of the Preserve’s gardens.

Our Lantern Stroll at the Asticou Azalea Garden returns this summer with a magical evening experience in the garden…

Like many on the Maine coast, the Preserve is continuing to clean up after the destruction caused by the record-breaking storms…

We are excited to introduce several talented staff members who joined the Preserve team or took on new roles this season…

The Preserve is hiring gardeners for all our gardens…

Back-to-back storms on January 10th and 13th…

You can still experience the next best thing by watching the webinar recordings…