GPMCT, in Hancock County, Maine, preserves the Wildlands: 5,200 acres of mountains, woods, and water managed for wildlife habitat, sustainable forestry, and community trails.
Views From Great Pond Mountain: Trails and Brews
Author Talk and Naiad Brewery Tour
w/Carey Kish and Spencer Janney
Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 PM
@ Naiad Country Brewery 15 Beechwood Ln, Orland | US Route 1 3 mi. from Bucksport–Orland line, 6.3 from Ellsworth–Orland
Doors at 5 pm | $10 Suggested Donation
Beer & snacks available for purchase.
Carey Kish: Author of Beer Hiking New England, AMC’s Maine Mountain Guide & more.
Spencer Janney: Founder and Brewer at Naiad Country Brewery
Monthly Meetup: Dead River Paddle
Sunday, August 17, 10 AM
@ Alamoosook Boat Launch, Hatchery Road, Orland
Bring your own canoe or Kayak, Food and Water.
RSVP required @ info@greatpondtrust.org
Volunteer-Led | Donation Suggested
Views From Great Pond Mountain
MOFF Selects Tour presented by GPMCT
Thursday, September 18, Doors at 6 PM
@ The Alamo Theatre, 85 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416
Admission: $10 Donation | Tickets On Sale Now
Beer & snacks available for purchase.
Featuring a selection of short films from the Maine Outdoor Film Festival, including works by:
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Nickolas Warren – “Earth Roamers”
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Brayden Rudert & Timothy Brown – “Team Sport: A Tim Brown Story”
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Sunlight Media Collective – “Salmon Restoration on Penobscot River”
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Gareth Leah – “The Bright Stone”
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Ra Beattie – “The Silent Spotter”
And a full-length feature of “Anytime”
“Anytime” follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to define the frontiers of their sport.
Presented in partnership with Penobscot Region NEMBA and the Great Pond Trust Sustainable Singletrack Committee.
Next Tuesday, 8/5/2025, Native Gardens of Blue Hill will present a workshop on Invasive Plant Management in the Field.
For more information & to register at nativemainegardens.org

The Bob Dylan Belated Birthday Benefit Band
@ Naiad Brewery to Benefit GPMCT
Saturday, August 9, 4:30 PM
@ Naiad Country Brewery 15 Beechwood Ln, Orland | US Route 1 3 mi. from Bucksport–Orland line, 6.3 from Ellsworth–Orland
$10 Suggested Donation to benefit GPMCT
Come enjoy a fun show, great beer, and an awesome atmosphere. Big thanks to everyone for including us!
Support Conservation, Give Today
You care about the Wildlands – whether you’re hiking, biking, or picking wild blueberries. The work of stewarding these 5,200 acres requires constant effort and resources, and as the Wildlands grow, so does the need for stewardship.
There is more land to manage, trails to maintain, and boundaries to mark. Your support helps ensure this land remains a refuge for wildlife and people.
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