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The bidding has begun, and you won’t want to miss what’s waiting! From unforgettable experiences and local adventures to one-of-a-kind treasures, every bid supports conservation, community, and…

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Meet KCT Fellow Arden CaleyArden Caley was born in Seattle, Washington, spending much of her time in the San Juan Islands and Olympic coast, where she found her love for nature. She currently attends…

KCT Welcomes Stewardship Intern Rachel MendezRachel Mendez is a Senior at the University of New England's Biddeford campus with a major in Animal Behavior and a minor in Environmental Studies. She…

Our Education Team has been hard at work reviewing our 2026 Education Programs and working on our 2027 programming. From field trips to the Tommy McNamra Trail Challenge to Trust Talks to guided walks…

How to contribute to citizen science and Kennebunkport Conservation Trust on iNaturalist.

Check out page 20 in this edition of Tourist & Town to get all the details on Fiesta de la Tierra happening in just three weeks!

Thank you to everyone who came to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration at Blackrock Farm. The beautiful setting, great food, wonderful company, and the opportunity to…

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Our art auction is live! Sunday's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration includes an art auction by local artists. We understand that not everyone can join us but we don't want you to miss out, so we have…

As part of our community’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Atlantic Hall is hosting an evening of history and storytelling on Wednesday, July 1…

Tickets on sale now at early bird pricing! Fiesta de la Tierra will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Seashore Trolley Museum. Join us for an unforgettable Spanish-inspired evening…

America’s (Dessert) Potluck Sunday, July 5th 12pm-2pm The Village Green, on the corner of Green Street and Ocean Avenue Event is weather dependent. The community is invited to picnic on…

The KCT Summer Celebration fundraiser sponsored by Pack Maynard and Daytrip Society, is a partnership between The Nonantum Resort, Blackrock Farm, & The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. This year’s…

Check out page 12 in this edition of Tourist & Town to find out about this year's Tommy McNamara Trail Challenge.

Discover KCT Open House Saturday, June 20, 2026 11AM-3PM KCT headquarters 57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport The event is free and open to the public. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has…

This year, the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has reformatted their Annual Meeting into an opportunity to discover KCT with an interactive open house event that will allow people to explore Emmons…

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Join us, Kennebunk Land Trust and Shawn Jalbert of Native Haunts on Sunday, May 31 at Emmons Preserve.

David Zgarrick is from Marshfield, Wisconsin, where his appreciation for the outdoors and conservation developed at an early age, growing up exploring the surrounding parkland and woodland located…

SAVE THE DATE for the first ever Fiesta de la Tierra, brought to you by your local land trusts!*When: August 7, 2026*Where: Seashore Trolley Museum Kennebunkport*Why: The Arundel Conservation Trust,…

SAVE THE DATE – for the 2nd Annual Summer Celebration to be held Sunday, June 28, 2026 The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, The Nonantum Resort, and Blackrock Farm, will once again be teaming up for…

Trail Volunteer Interest Meeting If you have ever been interested in volunteering on the KCT trails, join us on April 23rd at 5p at KCT HQ (57 Gravelly Brook Road)! During this gathering, you will…

Join us on Thursday, April 16th and 23rd at 2p to remove invasive species from Edwin L. Smith Preserve (76 Guinea Road, Kennebunkport). Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has a large wetland…

Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's Annual Plant Sale will be held rain or shine, Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 8-11AM, or until plants are sold out, at KCT Headquarters.Hundreds of unique, unusual,…

Ashley Poirier was recently hired as Communications and Outreach Manager at KCT. A native New Englander with Maine family roots going back generations, Poirier holds two BA degrees in Psychology, and…

It's that time of year! Due to recent rain and wet conditions, our trails will be closed to biking temporarily to prevent damage. We'll reopen them ASAP so you can hit the trails again! Thank you for…

Colby MacDormand is a senior Business major at the University of New England. His internship work includes connecting local businesses with KCT to help establish long-term working relationships. “I…

Caitlin LaVallee is a junior at the University of New England, double majoring in Marine and Environmental Sciences. She currently manages the KCT Instagram account and helps with organizing and…

Courtesy photos from Josh McPhail, The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and the Lewia family. In January of 2025, Nick Lewia, his wife Amy, and their son Brandon became the official caretakers of…

The Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation (TMCF) was founded in 2013 to pay tribute to Tommy McNamara, a young man who was lost to us in 2012 but will always be remembered. The foundation’s mission is…