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“He opened the door and took his first deep breath of Maine air. Sharp and thin and fresh, even in the dead of August, it woke up his body every time.”  Brenda Bowen in “Enchanted August"

Beginning in late August 2026 we have an exciting new project coming near the Smith Preserve.

“Influenced by the growing patronage of the hill (Stone Haven), Miss Olivia White in the early 1880’s bought the Seth Pinkham house on Bickford’s Island and enlarged it for summer guests, naming the…

"We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time." T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

“The house was broad and clean, with a roof that looked heavy on its low walls.  It was one of the houses that seemed firm-rooted in the ground, as if they were two-thirds below the surface, like…

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“It was a full day, but a peaceful one. It never felt hurried or harried. One thing led quietly to another with plenty of space between. There’s peace in space, and we all need it in a raucous world.…

Read about the hard work Lighthouse Keeper Nick Lewia and his family have been putting into Goat Island Light since becoming Keepers last year. Click the image to the right to read the whole…

“The canoe races at Picnic Rocks (1890) were becoming problematical. The owners of the land were trying to exact fees for boat landings and had hopes of turning their wooded acreage into a commercial…

“For more than 40 years, the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has worked hard to preserve our coastline, wooded areas, and even a swamp or two, for all the generations who will follow us here,  They…

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…

“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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