Protecting the Heart of Penobscot Bay

Our mission at Islesboro Islands Trust is the preservation of open space, educating the public on valuable island ecosystems, and advocating for the environment on behalf of Islesboro and the surrounding Penobscot Bay region.

Initiatives

  • Land Protection

    IIT has protected more than 1000 acres of land and almost 15 miles of shoreline within the Islesboro archipelago. These conservation lands preserve priceless ecological, recreational, and scenic resources for the Islesboro community. Contact us to play a part in saving Islesboro’s natural heritage.

    Conservation

  • Education

    IIT provides a variety of free environmental education programs for both children and adults. These include both in-person and self-led summer programs for children, field trips and service learning projects for students, year-round nature walk & talks for adults and community and family events that take place throughout the year.

    Education Programs

  • Advocacy

    IIT plays a leadership role in many local and regional controversial environmental issues. We support local planning efforts and grassroots environmental work, and guide regional issues towards better environmental outcomes.

    Advocacy Efforts

Events

Featured
Evergreen Botanical Imprint Workshop 1
Nov 23
Evergreen Botanical Imprint Workshop 1
Happy Thanksgiving! - IIT Office Closed
Nov 28
Happy Thanksgiving! - IIT Office Closed
Star Party
Dec 4
Star Party
Evergreen Botanical Imprint Workshop 2
Dec 7
Evergreen Botanical Imprint Workshop 2

News & Updates

Featured
TRAIL DAY 2024
TRAIL DAY 2024
On-going Summer Fun with IIT!
On-going Summer Fun with IIT!
Did You Miss One of Our Talks?
Did You Miss One of Our Talks?

From the Preserves - @islesboroislandstrust

Happy Halloween! We had so much fun seeing all our friends dressed up at the Halloween StoryWalk® event. Our Halloween-themed StoryWalk® will be up at the Narrows Preserve through the weekend, so stop in and read the Pomegranate Witch! #stor
Happy Halloween! We had so much fun seeing all our friends dressed up at the Halloween StoryWalk® event. Our Halloween-themed StoryWalk® will be up at the Narrows Preserve through the weekend, so stop in and read the Pomegranate Witch! #storywalk #islesboro #conservation #landtrust #halloween #mainelibraries
Pumpkin Recipe Swap! Join IIT at the Library this Saturday, November 2 @ 10:30am to swap recipes, sample goodies and learn about IIT's Learning Garden pumpkin varieties. #pumpkinpatch #localfood #conservation #islesboro #pumpkinrecipes #mainelibrari
Pumpkin Recipe Swap! Join IIT at the Library this Saturday, November 2 @ 10:30am to swap recipes, sample goodies and learn about IIT's Learning Garden pumpkin varieties. #pumpkinpatch #localfood #conservation #islesboro #pumpkinrecipes #mainelibraries
We just completed a new stretch of bog bridging at the Herbert Preserve, come check it out! #landtrust #islesboro #maine #midcoast #midcoastmaine #ecology #conservation #trails #hike #walk #mainetrails #penobscotbay #maineislands #autumn #leafpeeping #fallfoliage #october #trailsteward
On the trail... #trees, #pine, #overstory, #forest, #allwecansave, ##affectionandprotection
On the trail... #trees, #pine, #overstory, #forest, #allwecansave, ##affectionandprotection
Join us tomorrow, 10/22 @ 5:00pm, at IIT's Narrows Preserve for a Halloween-themed StoryWalk event! Dress in costume to walk, read and enjoy treats with friends and family! #islesboro #storywalk #halloweenevent #library #conservation #outdooreducati
Join us tomorrow, 10/22 @ 5:00pm, at IIT's Narrows Preserve for a Halloween-themed StoryWalk event! Dress in costume to walk, read and enjoy treats with friends and family! #islesboro #storywalk #halloweenevent #library #conservation #outdooreducation
Join us for a Pumpkin Harvest, with Pam Larson and Sandy Oliver, at IIT's Learning Garden on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am! #landtrust #conservation #localfood #organicgardening #islesboro
Join us for a Pumpkin Harvest, with Pam Larson and Sandy Oliver, at IIT's Learning Garden on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am! #landtrust #conservation #localfood #organicgardening #islesboro
TONIGHT! Join IIT this evening for a fascinating talk on how we can predict Sea Level Rise and Flooding in our region. Led by Gulf of Maine Research Institute coastal scientist, Hannah Baranes. This program begins at 5:30pm and will be available via
TONIGHT! Join IIT this evening for a fascinating talk on how we can predict Sea Level Rise and Flooding in our region. Led by Gulf of Maine Research Institute coastal scientist, Hannah Baranes. This program begins at 5:30pm and will be available via Zoom. No registration required. Click on the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81796837804 #islesboromaine #islesboro #landtrust #sealevelrise
The bridge we installed over the marsh pond breach at the Hutchins preserve has proven to be no match for a 12.5’ high tide. We will be removing the bridge for the winter soon, with plans to raise it and extend it next season. We ask that visit
The bridge we installed over the marsh pond breach at the Hutchins preserve has proven to be no match for a 12.5’ high tide. We will be removing the bridge for the winter soon, with plans to raise it and extend it next season. We ask that visitors resist walking out into the marsh pond at low tide. The mud can go from a few inches to a few feet deep without warning ! #sealevelrise #conservation #naturepreserve #islesboro #maine #penobscotbay #midcoastmaine #natureismetal
Happy Halloween! We had so much fun seeing all our friends dressed up at the Halloween StoryWalk® event. Our Halloween-themed StoryWalk® will be up at the Narrows Preserve through the weekend, so stop in and read the Pomegranate Witch! #stor Pumpkin Recipe Swap! Join IIT at the Library this Saturday, November 2 @ 10:30am to swap recipes, sample goodies and learn about IIT's Learning Garden pumpkin varieties. #pumpkinpatch #localfood #conservation #islesboro #pumpkinrecipes #mainelibrari
We just completed a new stretch of bog bridging at the Herbert Preserve, come check it out! #landtrust #islesboro #maine #midcoast #midcoastmaine #ecology #conservation #trails #hike #walk #mainetrails #penobscotbay #maineislands #autumn #leafpeepi
On the trail... #trees, #pine, #overstory, #forest, #allwecansave, ##affectionandprotection Join us tomorrow, 10/22 @ 5:00pm, at IIT's Narrows Preserve for a Halloween-themed StoryWalk event! Dress in costume to walk, read and enjoy treats with friends and family! #islesboro #storywalk #halloweenevent #library #conservation #outdooreducati Join us for a Pumpkin Harvest, with Pam Larson and Sandy Oliver, at IIT's Learning Garden on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am! #landtrust #conservation #localfood #organicgardening #islesboro TONIGHT! Join IIT this evening for a fascinating talk on how we can predict Sea Level Rise and Flooding in our region. Led by Gulf of Maine Research Institute coastal scientist, Hannah Baranes. This program begins at 5:30pm and will be available via The bridge we installed over the marsh pond breach at the Hutchins preserve has proven to be no match for a 12.5’ high tide. We will be removing the bridge for the winter soon, with plans to raise it and extend it next season. We ask that visit