Meet the Water Quailty Superstars of Meddybemps Lake- Cary, Jeff & Pete! Thank you for your solid dedication in monitoring our lake and educationing the next generation for over 30 years!

Meddybemps Land Trust is on the verge of an exciting new chapter. We are working to purchase a critical piece of land that will connect two existing parcels, creating a larger, continuous area for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This expansion will open up new opportunities for a trail network and provide access to local features like Hall's Quarry and highlights hiking trails by our Chestnut Groves. To make this vision a reality, we need your support to reach our $30,

You're invited to join your friends and neighbors from around the lake to celebrate the Meddybemps Lake Land Trust's accomplishments and to learn about exciting future plans. Enjoy a delicious complimentary BBQ lakeside along with music by Old Skool, cornhole, and great conversation with others who love the lake and the land surrounding her! Location: Andrea & Eddie Hanson's 120 Chase Brook Dr Meddybemps Shores Alexander, ME 04694 RSVP by August 10th to MLLT@meddybempsme.org

On July 23, 2026, The Calais Advertiser highlighted our three public trails at MLLT! This summer, the Land Management Team has diligently cleared these trails for everyone to enjoy. The Butler Point Trail now extends to Butler North beach, and the Ryan Lake Trail has been renamed Sunset Cove Trail. Stay tuned for more trails coming soon, offering breathtaking views and a new Ryan Lake Trail through the woods to explore around the secluded Ryan Lake! We are thankful to The C

Riparian Forest Buffers are natural or restored woodlands located alongside streams, lakes, and wetlands. The forests of MLLT serve as a riparian buffer for our lake. Let's work together to create buffers and keep Meddybemps Lake healthy! These buffers typically include plantings of trees, shrubs, and grasses that are managed to improve and safeguard aquatic resources from negative effects due to the management of nearby lands. Riparian Forest Buffers capture sediment, nutrie

Embarking on a cross-country hike is a challenge that tests physical endurance, mental strength, and the spirit of adventure. When a hiker combines this journey with creating engaging YouTube content and encounteres board member like Jeff Orchard, the experience becomes even more unique and inspiring. Wes Tils is undertaking his Walk for the Wild! Support him by liking his YouTubes. After interviewing Jeff, Wes headed down and interviewed Donald Soctomah! Follow Wes Ti

On May 28th, we welcomed back the Woodland High School Biology students to gather data on the growth and health of the trees in our first Chestnut Grove at MLLT. The students were very lucky to have Bill Livingston, from the University of Maine Forest Resources, join and provide valuable information on how to evaluate the health of the Chestnut trees. Bill Livingston educates students on crown height as a measure of tree health. MLLT extends thanks to the students, Debbi

On May 22nd, we welcomed back the Woodland Elementary students, grades 2, 3, and 5th for a second year of American Chestnut Tree planting at MLLT. Our forester, Brittany Mauricette and Eva Butler, from the Maine Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (ME-TACF), shared many interesting facts about the history and fate of the American Chestnut Tree and how to plant them for the best restoration efforts. Students also shared some of their thoughts about the morning

May 2026 Planted 2nd Chestnut Grove Health Data Collected on 2025 Grove

Come explore and enjoy our new trails at Meddybemps Lake Land Trust!

Are you interested in our latest stewardship and land management updates? Look no further! Our Land Management committee has prepared this wonderful newsletter full of interesting information around MLLT. Enjoy and as always feel free to email us with your comments and questions.

Feb 17, 2026- Sunset Cove Trail and the Chestnut Grove are blanketed in snow! Spring is only 31 days away, and you can see the buds on the Chestnut Trees in the photos below from 2/16/26. Be on the lookout for our spring and summer events, including the new picnic table arriving at Murray Point Beach this year! This spring, it will be fascinating and enjoyable to go outside and measure the growth of our trees. Take a look at early budding from 2/16/26! Below are the Crown

The Chestnut Trees, now protected by cages, are part of the beautiful fall foliage around MLLT

Students commented “Before this project, we had never heard of the American Chestnut tree, but we learned of the value and how they were wiped out”.