In 2009, the Stetson Mountain Fund was established at FSM with funding from First Wind. This fund provides grants to local groups and communities seeking to maintain and enhance access to recreational opportunities in the Baskahegan Stream watershed, which arises from the slopes of Stetson Mountain in Washington County. In April, FSM celebrated 15 years of awarding grants, with a special event for past recipients and community members that included a morning tour of Baskahegan Landing, a walk at Harlow Trail, and a luncheon.

FSM is grateful for the opportunity to work with these local groups and fund projects that encourage recreation in the Baskahegan Stream watershed. This year, the Stetson Mountain Fund will support the following projects:

🌲 Woodie Wheaton Land Trust: Baskahegan Watershed Trail stewardship, including trail maintenance on the Cold Spring trail and East Grand Highlands trail

🌲 North Maine Woods: Support for grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming and trash removal of the parking and overflow area of the Baskahegan Landing

🌲Citizens Organization for Rural Education (CORE): Cold Spring Hill Hiking Trails Completion.

🌲Citizens Organization for Rural Education (CORE): The Baskahegan River Water Trails completion and remote campsite restoration

We’re celebrating 17 years of being an accredited land trust! After a rigorous verification process by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Forest Society of Maine has proven that we have sound finances, practice ethical conduct and responsible governance and can ensure lasting stewardship. This marks our 3rd renewal of our accredited status.

A huge thank you to Bob Duchesne and everyone who joined us on Earth Day to see his “Maine is Weird” talk at the Bangor Public Library. He gave an insightful presentation that shared historical reasoning for some of Maine’s most beloved land features, as well as some of his fantastic bird photos!

An additional to thank you to everyone who participated in our Earth Day fundraising campaign. We were able to meet the goal and unlock $1,000 to support conservation in Maine.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoyed your Earth Day!

We’re hiring! FSM is seeking to add a VP of Finance and Administration to our team.

The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a newly created leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Forest Society of Maine’s financial management and administrative functions. Reporting directly to the President and CEO and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the VPFA provides organizational leadership in financial stewardship, risk management, legal compliance, human resources, information technology, capacity building, professional development, key performance indicators and other operational needs.

This is a full-time, exempt position that will be primarily based in our Bangor office.

Why work with us? FSM is a team of like-minded individuals who care about the future of Maine’s forestlands.

Read more about the position, how you can apply, and explore other opportunities here.