Current Conservation Campaigns

Shedd Pond Conservation Area Land Acquisition

We are excited to announce the potential expansion of Kennebec Land Trust’s (KLT) Gannett Woods and Wyman Forest Conservation Areas in Manchester and Readfield.  KLT’s offer on a 94-acre property south of Shedd Pond was recently accepted and we are currently launching a campaign to fund this important conservation project with the goals of enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational connectivity.  

These ninety acres of woodlands and wetlands are adjacent to New England Forestry Foundation’s 710-acre Allen Whitney Memorial Forest. Together KLT and NEFF lands protect and provide public access to over 960 acres that that offer many recreational opportunities for hikers, hunters, snowmobilers, mountain bikers these, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.

To donate to this effort, click here.

Howard Hill - A Trail for Everyone

The proposed Howard Hill Historical Park/Effie Berry Conservation Area Universally Accessible Trail project is a partnership led by the City of Augusta, the City of Hallowell, and The Kennebec Land Trust. Support is coming from the business community, individual donors, foundations, and state and federal funding agencies.

The trail will enable a wide variety of users, including those with mobility and visual impairments and families with young children, to experience the wooded hilltop of Howard Hill. With a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Maine State Capitol and Effie Berry Conservation Area’s field habitat, these publicly accessible conservation lands and trails will offer great benefits to central Maine communities and our visitors.

Make a donation or earn more about the project here.