2021 Garden opening schedulesSpring is here, adding new life and beauty to the lands and gardens of the Preserve...
Abby Garden reservations open in MayThe Abby Garden will be open this season from July 14 through September 12...
How the Preserve grows and cares for mossesI must admit that it was not the flowers that drew me to Mount Desert Island eight years ago...
Repairing a beautiful water feature at Thuya GardenOne of the projects the grounds crew at Thuya has slated to address this spring...
A new path at the Abby Garden creates a safe, serene experienceTo enhance the guest experience on the Spirit Path...
How we maintain our 10 miles of carriage roads If you only visit the carriage roads during high summer...
Growing ferns from spores at McAlpin FarmFerns grown from spores are thriving in the McAlpin Farm greenhouses...
Zoom presentations: learn virtually from Preserve staff Would you like to learn more about essential pollinators?
Member mornings at Asticou and Thuya GardensThis season we are pleased to roll out our new member mornings...
Join our team!A great place to work, the Preserve has several openings at our lands, gardens, and facilities. Check out all the job positions.
Ending the year with gratitudeAs we transition into winter and the holidays, I would like to take this moment to say thank you…Read more.
A busy winter for our membership teamNature slows down around the Preserve over the winter, …Read more.
The perfect gift for garden loversGive the gift of gardens this holiday season and all year long…Read more.
Strengthening the bond between wildlife & plants at Little Long PondIf you walked past the meadows at Little Long Pond this summer…Read more.
Slow growth but still some color in the greenhousesWinter is one of the quiet times for the McAlpin Farm greenhouse operation…Read more.