The Wrack

Local hospitality, professionalism, and warmth made for a memorable week hosting the National Estuarine Research Reserve System annual meeting here in southern Maine.

Hosts of our upcoming event Between the Sea & ME: A Grief Ritual for Our Coastal Communities weigh in on the intention behind the event and what they hope participants will get out of it.

5-star weather made a 5-star show!

Join us for this special event the weekend after Labor Day. This year's festival will feature a record number of exhibitors showcasing fine art, ceramics, jewelry, fiber crafts, mixed media work, and more.

Summer Camp Coordinator Amanda Bailiff reflects on some record moments from the recent summer camp season.

Brian Gibson joined the Stewardship Program as an intern this summer. He shares some of his experiences here at the reserve, from pulling invasives to analyzing audio files.

This funding will support coastal resilience and adaption projects in Maine, with an emphasis on working waterfronts and underserved coastal communities.

A look at what you'll find in the native plant border in July.

On Tin Smith's lifelong passion for nature and tireless conservation work at the Wells Reserve and beyond.

View the Summer 2024 issue of Watermark, our member newsletter.