Celebrate Maine with artisanal chocolate
These talented confectioners craft chocolates that celebrate Maine flavors and use ingredients in creative, delectable ways.
Let’s go birding!
Maine’s richly diverse habitat is a magnet for hundreds of wild bird species.
Sustainable Bookshelf Volume II
With something for all ages and interests, here are our book recommendations to help you think differently, eat locally, look closely and laugh loudly.
Rachel Carson’s Maine
Environmentalist and author Rachel Carson’s legacy is visible all along the Maine coast, from flourishing bald eagles to conservation lands named in her honor.
Where can I recycle…?
Some things can’t be thrown into the mixed-use recycling bin, but they can still be recycled! Read on for where and how to recycle these common household items in Maine.
Island adventures: six Maine destinations you can visit by ferry
Maine has an expansive coastline with hundreds of Islands ready for adventure. Accessible by public and private ferry services, these destinations offer inquisitive travelers the opportunity to experience a different pace of living.
So you want to be a beekeeper? What you need to know
Beekeeping is a fun and fascinating hobby. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you begin.
10 short Maine hikes with big views
These summit hikes take an hour or less to reach stunning panoramic vistas.
8 must-see Maine gardens
Sweet-scented azaleas, bee balm, roses, and phlox. Here are our favorite public gardens to enjoy in Maine (and one in neighboring New Hampshire!).
Art of the fire: the transformative nature of clay
For generations now, Maine has been a center for ceramics. A unique blend of community, tranquility, and natural assets help support creative efforts in the ceramic arts.
Exploring Maine farms
From berry picking to cheese tasting, and kayaking to cafes, you’ll find no shortage of fun to be had on Maine organic farms.
Sustainable Bookshelf Volume I
Here is a list of book recommendations to keep you pondering deeply, laughing frequently, eating superbly, and above all reading—and living —well.
Waterfall hikes around Maine
There are more than 360 named waterfalls in Maine, from block, cascade and fan falls to horsetail, plunge and punchbowl falls, and ranging across the state from Aroostook to Acadia, Cobscook to Cupsuptic and many places between.
Maine’s land trusts offer miles of hiking
Maine’s extensive land trusts and parks offer unparalleled hiking experiences across the state.
Celebrating and sustaining local seafood
Support Maine fishermen and sustainable fisheries with your seafood choices.
How to sheet mulch in your garden
Transforming your lawn into a thriving garden doesn't have to be back-breaking work with this easy no-dig technique.
Easy tips for nontoxic living
Learn how to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals throughout your everyday life for a healthier and safer environment.
A guide to composting with worms
A bin of worms may be just what you need to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost.