Frenchman Bay Conservancy conserves distinctive ecosystems, lands, and waters for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line.

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Featured Preserves

Frenchman Bay Community Forest Frenchman Bay Community Forest Extensive network of trails with multiple loop options, great for hiking, snowshoeing, biking, and more.
Jordan Homestead Jordan Homestead One-mile trail offers views of Whittaker Brook and the Union River on a 31 acre property.
Frances B. Wood Frances B. Wood Natural streams and bogs with easy walks up old woods roads.
Taft Point Taft Point Explore woodlands and coastal beach, while taking in vistas of the Acadia Mountains, Stave Island, Calf Island, Schieffelen Point and Schoodic Mountain.
Ellsworth Riverwalk Ellsworth Riverwalk The Ellsworth Riverwalk, located behind the Ellsworth Public Library on State Street, travels along the Union River to an accessible overlook.
Mariaville Falls Mariaville Falls A trail on over 123 acres with wild river views.

Conservation Success Stories

5,793 Acres Protected: Headwater Bluffs Secured for Maine’s Future 5,793 Acres Protected: Headwater Bluffs Secured for Maine’s Future AMHERST, ME—Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) announces the purchase of 5793 acres in Amherst to be known as Headwater Bluffs. Frenchman Bay Conservancy has conserved nearly... Read More
Frenchman Bay Conservancy Awarded $1 Million Grant for Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Frenchman Bay Conservancy Awarded $1 Million Grant for Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Frenchman Bay Conservancy awarded $1 Million Grant for Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration along the Jordan River from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Trenton, Maine... Read More
FBC Conserves Largest Acquisition to Date: 1,921 Acres Abutting Green Lake in Ellsworth FBC Conserves Largest Acquisition to Date: 1,921 Acres Abutting Green Lake in Ellsworth Frenchman Bay Conservancy has closed on the purchase of a 1,921-acre property between Green Lake and Branch Lake in Ellsworth. The property will be permanently... Read More
Whitney Community Forest in Ellsworth Now Permanent Community Green Space Whitney Community Forest in Ellsworth Now Permanent Community Green Space Frenchman Bay Conservancy closed on the 405-acre Whitney Community Forest adjacent to the Ellsworth High School. The property is the largest remaining tract of undeveloped... Read More
FBC Achieves 2022-2023 Nature-Based Education Fundraising Goal FBC Achieves 2022-2023 Nature-Based Education Fundraising Goal   HANCOCK COUNTY, ME— We are excited to announce that we have achieved our nature-based education fundraising goals for the 2022-2023 academic year, in part... Read More
FBC Awarded $1 Million Grant towards Purchase of former Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton FBC Awarded $1 Million Grant towards Purchase of former Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton Frenchman Bay Conservancy was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the acquisition of 216 acres of coastal wetlands... Read More
FBC and Conservation Partners Permanently Protect Additional Harvester Access in Sullivan and Gouldsboro FBC and Conservation Partners Permanently Protect Additional Harvester Access in Sullivan and Gouldsboro Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) closed on two properties in Hancock County, permanently protecting additional public access for local harvesters in Sullivan and Gouldsboro, in response... Read More
FBC Conserves Over 3,000 Acres in Upper Union River Watershed FBC Conserves Over 3,000 Acres in Upper Union River Watershed Frenchman Bay Conservancy closed on two conservation easements in Aurora, permanently protecting 3,223 forever-wild acres of forest and wetlands. Frenchman Bay Conservancy will hold conservation... Read More
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