Volunteer Spotlight: Larkin Post

February 17, 2021

Meet Larkin Post.  He’s a member of the Lands Committee, and brings his own special expertise to help identify and evaluate conservation opportunities.  Larkin grew up here on the mid-coast, splitting his time between the mainland and Metinic Island, where his family lobstered every summer.  Education and jobs took him away for ...

Western Parks to Eastern Trails: Jeannie Harsha

October 30, 2020

Though trails volunteer Jeannie Harsha arrived in Rockland only recently, Maine had been a magnet for many years.  Jeannie grew up in Colorado where her family went camping in the mountains, every weekend trekking to remote spots far from public camping areas, hidden places discovered by her father in his work for the ...

Why I Support GRLT: Jane Karker, Trail Steward

August 27, 2020

“As a lifelong trail user, I feel a sense of obligation. I like the conservation aspect and how GRLT addresses climate change by protecting these habitats. GRLT is a great mix of people. No matter what your political outlook is, I’m hoping we can all come together to agree on conserving this beautiful ...

A Passion for Hiking: Robert Burns

June 04, 2020

Robert Burns has discovered the healing power of hiking. These days, many of us are finding a walk through the woods, up a mountain, or along a river to be the best way to unpack our stresses, visit with a friend, or explore the spaces between the daily events in our lives. Robert’s story of ...