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“The question ‘where shall we spend the summer?’ is one that is probably being considered in a number of households, and although the preference felt for mountain, sea coast or river scenery will of…

Heidi Maynard and Corey Tracy of Pack Maynard mentioned us in their "Portraits of Place" piece in the latest issue of Decor Maine. Thank you to you both for always supporting KCT! Click the image…

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“Do something that will last and be beautiful. It doesn't have to be a bridge-or a symphony or book or a business. It could be the look in the eye of a child you raise or a simple garden you tend. Do…

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…

“When journalists from away wrote about Kennebunkport, they dipped into its colorful history and touted the persons of national and international prominence who had summer estates in the town and the…

“Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing out a handful. There’s always more to tell than can be told.”  Wendell Berry

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.

"Overhead the ivory white gulls wheel and cry, flashing also in the purity of the sun and the clean, freshly washed air. Sometimes they glide to the blue-green surface of the harbour, squawking and…

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!

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“There is a beach at Beachwood! No great stretch of sand miles long to be sure; no broad race track either. A handsome bit of shore nonetheless. It forms one side of a bay, the other side a typical…

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”  John Muir

“As motor vehicles became more common and efficient, and less costly, the ladies of the community by various fund-raising activities obtained enough money to purchase and equip a Chevrolet hose truck…

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…

“Strength of a Nation is not just the courage to face crisis or tragedy as it unfolds. It is also carrying on our lives in the face of worry. It is caring for people who have suffered. It is taking on…

Prior to the re-enactment of the Battle of Cape Porpoise in 1976, the congregation of the Church on the Cape in Cape Porpoise dressed up to become a part of the day’s activities. It became a church…

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“Thank God it rained all last night—it made every leaf greener, every branch darker, every fragrant flower more brilliant.”  Brenda Bowen in “Enchanted August"

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…

“Article Seventeen (of the 1891 town meeting warrant) was the result of a petition by Henry N. Schmidt and others who lived near Turbat’s Creek to raise $1500.00 to build a bridge to Vaughn’s Island…

“Time … passes … slowly. And when it does, it gives you MORE time. Time for calm and serenity. Time for reflection, deep thoughts — or no thoughts at all. Time for living in the moment and assessing…