Conservation for Somerset County Since 1927

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    Somerset Woods is reliant upon the generous support of our members and donors. Your gift helps us protect and restore wildlife habitat, improve trails, and bring the benefits of time outdoors to our community. Donate today.

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    NEWS

    Somerset Woods Trustees, working in collaboration with Lake Wesserunsett Association, has secured a purchase and sale agreement to forever preserve Black Point. Now the partnership must raise the needed funds to make this landmark purchase a reality. Read more in News.


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View fullsize Our thanks to the Madison Hannaford for selecting Somerset Woods as the beneficiary of the April Community Bag program! For every Community Bag purchased in the month of April, Somerset Woods will receive $1. When you are at the store, please share o
View fullsize At Somerset Woods we believe diversity in all its forms makes our world stronger. On this International Trans Day of Visibility, we’re sending a reminder to all of our trans and nonbinary community members: you are welcome here, and we support
View fullsize It looks like today will be another beautiful day! As you head outside, please keep in mind that it's mud season! Why is mud season significant for our preserves? Wet, soft trails (and parking areas) are more vulnerable to damage. Walking around mu
View fullsize Emma and Jennifer spent the morning learning from the good people at Waldo County Woodshed! We appreciate them sharing their experience and ideas (and lunch!) as we ramp up our own firewood bank, Somerset Woods Share. Want to help us grow our program
View fullsize It’s no secret we love the woods. On this International Day of Forests, join us in showing support for these remarkable ecosystems. Protecting and restoring our forests is urgent and necessary: the well-being of the planet and future generatio
View fullsize Spring is here! Soon, the vernal pools will be full of activity as wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and blue-spotted salamanders make their way across the forest floor to breed in these temporary, springtime pools of water. The amphibians will be joi

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