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Capital Campaign

The Anniversary Campaign is focused on perpetual stewardship and acquisition of Big Tiptoe Mountain, with its stunning views across Penobscot Bay. Big Tip Toe Read more!

VLT Awarded Accreditation Status!

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Vinalhaven Land Trust has been awarded accredited status by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The award recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Read the full story!

New Pest Identified on Vinalhaven

The winter moth, long a scourge of hardwood trees on Nova Scotia, has established itself on Vinalhaven.

December saw a dramatic flight of the moth. Learn more!

Pleasant River

Our Mission

Vinalhaven Land Trust promotes the conservation of our island's significant plant and wildlife habitat, our water resources, and scenic or historic spaces in order to preserve the traditional character of the community for generations to come.

To fulfill our mission, we work to: