News & Events

Remembering Dale C. Wheaton, Registered Maine Guide & Conservationist

The outdoors was Dale's playground from an early age, his heaven on earth. As a guide, his active mind cataloged every shoreline for potential conservation and preservation opportunities, looking for one more tree to save and one more pristine view to maintain.

Sporting Classics Daily: Woodie Wheaton: Maine's Grandest Guide

Woodie Wheaton only had a 10th grade education, but got his PhD in the woods and waters of Washington County, Maine. Beginning at age 14 and continuing for the next 68 years, he was recognized as one of the most skilled and respected Registered Guides in the state. “Woodie had no peers,” stated veteran guide Earl Bonness at Woodies graveside service in 1990.

WWLT Receives a Land Donation

WWLT has recently received the donation of two small parcels of land along the boat landing road in Forest City.

Additional "Headwaters Forest" Acreage

A 203-acre parcel of forest land was purchased in Amity, hosting

Additional Acreage Conserved on Spednic Lake

In late December, the land trust purchased a 17-acre parcel on Spednic Lake

Additional 421 Acres Conserved in The Headwaters

The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust is pleased to announce the purchase of a 421-acre forest tract in Amity, Maine. The parcel is located along Monument Brook, the international border with New Brunswick, Canada.

WWLT Receives Clean Trail Grant From ExtremeTerrain

The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust has received a $250 Clean Trail Grant from ExtremeTerrain Off-Road Outfitters.

Giving Tuesday: Protecting the Chiputneticook Lakes Region for the Future

Giving Tuesday is an exciting global day of philanthropy that falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. On November 30, we invite you to help protect the land and water of the Chiputneticook Lakes Region for future generations and the future of nature and the landscape by supporting the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust.