Have you heard of the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC)? Do you know about the work they do, how widespread their influence is? Come join Matt Kelley, Outreach Director for DCC, as he gives us an introduction to the origin and history of land trusts and the Downeast Coastal Conservancy. He will also tell us about how the DCC operates and their activities across the region as they serve to protect and be responsible stewards of the land and waterways of this our home - coastal Downeast Maine.
Have you heard of the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC)? Do you know about the work they do, how widespread their influence is? Come join Matt Kelley, Outreach Director for DCC, as he gives us an introduction to the origin and history of land trusts and the Downeast Coastal Conservancy. He will also tell us about how the DCC operates and their activities across the region as they serve to protect and be responsible stewards of the land and waterways of this our home - coastal Downeast Maine.
Instructor: Matthew Kelley joined DCC in April 2025 as the Outreach Director. He grew up in the Belfast area and throughout his childhood he was active in sports, outdoor activities, and helping on the family farm. Matt attended UMM for 4 years and when he wasn’t busy with school work, he spent his time appreciating Downeast Maine’s outdoor opportunities. After graduating with a BS in Outdoor Recreation & Leadership in 2024 Matt worked as a Land Steward for Frenchman Bay Conservancy. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Registered Maine Recreation and Fishing Guide.
Class Information: This is a hybrid class - held in-person in UM@M’s room SCI 102 and via Zoom. This class will be recorded. The presenter will be in person.
All facilities at the University of Maine at Machias (UM@M) are fully handicap compliant. The facilities used by Sunrise Senior College (SSC) at the college have ramps, elevators and handicap accessible bathrooms. Our offsite functions and activities have various limitations and restrictions and may not be fully handicap accessible. SSC will endeavor to identify limitations at these to you in advance.
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This class is Free to SSC members who have paid the $25.00 membership for our 2026-2027 term (6/1/26 to 5/31/27). This is also available to all current Maine Senior College (MSCN) Members for $5.00. The general public not wishing to join Sunrise Senior College at this time may attend this class for a $10.00 fee.
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Sunrise Senior College (SSC) is a membership-based organization. Our SSC members receive special benefits as current members when they register for this course. Any member of another MSCN college is also able to enjoy this course, but may occur some additional charges. If you are a member of the general public, you can take this course but will have to pay additional fees associated with being a non-member. For any attendee that is not a current member of Sunrise Senior College, any materials required for the course are your responsibility. When checking out, please carefully read and answer the questions asked associated with this specific course so that you are charged appropriately for this class. Failure to do this may result in your being cancelled from the course. We hope you enjoy this offering.
