MONTVILLE — On Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Midcoast Conservancy will offer a special opportunity to hike with Moe Martin. 

Martin and his family have been stewards of their land, 350 acres in Montville, for decades, tending the hundreds of acres of woodland. Martin attended the University of Maine-Orono where he studied forestry.

“He is thoughtful and observant, someone who loves and has protected his trees and land in an exemplary fashion by planting thousands of trees to create climate resilience,” said Midcoast Conservancy, in a news release.

He also propagates and plants many species that are not currently native to Maine but which thrive here and may one day be native with climate change. Martin grew up roaming, working on and studying the land and loves sharing stories and information about his life’s work there.

The hike is limited to 15 people to ensure a personal and engaged experience for all.

For more information and to register for this free event, go to https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/headwaters-hike-with-moe-martin.

Midcoast Conservancy is a vibrant regional land trust that works to protect vital lands and waters on a scale that matters and to inspire wonder and action on behalf of all species and the Earth. The organization works throughout the Sheepscot River, Medomak River, and Damariscotta Lake watersheds. Midcoast Conservancy manages over 14,000 acres in 55 preserves and 100 miles of trails, including Hidden Valley, a preserve with cabin and outdoor recreation equipment rentals and a low-impact forestry program. Community members can get involved in the organization’s work as volunteers with water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, fish passage projects, forestry and oyster farming or outdoor recreation and education. For more information, go to www.midcoastconservancy.org or call (207) 389-5150.