Who We Are

Islesboro Islands Trust is a non-profit land trust serving the community of Islesboro, in Maine’s Penobscot Bay. Founded in 1985 as Islesboro’s “environmental conscience”, our mission is to enhance the quality of residents’ lives through the preservation of open space, educate all residents as to the value of the islands’ natural ecosystems, and act as an environmental advocate on behalf of Islesboro and the surrounding Penobscot Bay region. Over the past 27 years, we have succeeded in all three areas:

• Land Protection
• IIT has protected more than 940 acres of land and twelve miles of shoreline on Islesboro. These conservation lands protect priceless ecological, recreational, and scenic resources that we hold in trust for the Islesboro community. Using a variety of land conservation tools, we continue to partner with landowners to ensure that Islesboro’s natural heritage remains intact.

• Education
  
• IIT was one of the first land trusts in Maine to offer environmental education programs, and we continue to provide a full array of options for both children and adults. We offer sea kayak camping trips for teens, a nature day camp for children, field trips and service learning projects for students, and a summer nature walk series for adults. All of our education programs are offered to the community free of charge.

• Advocacy
  
• IIT has played a leadership role in many local and regional issues over the years. We support local planning efforts and grassroots environmental work, and guide regional issues towards better environmental outcomes.

Board of Trustees 

Charles Verrill, President
Christopher Allen, Vice President
Langhorne Smith, Treasurer
James Mitchell, Secretary

Advisory Council

Staff