Outreach Program
Building Engagement, Strengthening Stewardship, Advancing our Mission
About MATC’s Outreach Program
With grant funding, our dedicated volunteers, and a partnership with Goodwill AmeriCorps the MATC is able to offer the following free Programs and Activities for schools, summer camps and adult groups.
- Off Trail Conservation Workshops
- Educational Hikes
- Trail and Stewardship Volunteer Work
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out via email: americorpoutreach@matc.org
MATC’s trail work and stewardship programs offer groups and individuals hands-on opportunities for participants to actively engage in conservation efforts with MATC, such as building bog bridges, clearing brush, or carrying lumber for new backcountry privies. There are many other volunteer opportunities available—be sure to explore our volunteer page for more information or email americorpoutreach@matc.org.
Programs
Conservation sessions are 50-minute talks about Appalachian Trail Stewardship topics. We are currently presenting a conservation session titled Above the Treeline: Alpine Worlds of Maine. This talk explores the rare and delicate alpine environments that are a highlight of hiking the Appalachian Trail. It delves into the unique plant communities, fascinating lichens and bryophytes, and resilient animals adapted to survive in these harsh, high-altitude conditions.
