DAMARISCOTTA — Midcoast Maine real estate professionals are invited to attend a workshop focused on conservation easements hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and Midcoast Conservancy. This course will cover what conservation easements are, what they mean for buyers and sellers in the real estate market, and how real estate professionals can help clients understand them.

This is a continuing education course certified by the Maine Real Estate Commission. Participants will receive three hours of credits. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

The course will be held on Wednesday, May 6, from 2 - 5 p.m., at the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust office in Damariscotta.

Space is limited. Please register at georgesriver.org/events. Contact maeve@grlt.org with questions.

Directions: The Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust office is located at 1 Topsham Lane, in Damariscotta. Parking is available on site.

About Georges River Land Trust

Georges River Land Trust has been conserving and caring for the St. George River watershed since 1987. The land trust has conserved over 5,400 acres of forest, farm, and shoreline, and provides over 80 miles of public trails in 19 towns from Cushing to Liberty. This conservation work is supported by over 1,000 community members. Visit georgesriver.org to join the community and learn more.

About Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust cares for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta- Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature. While their land conservation efforts are focused on the towns of Damariscotta, Newcastle, Edgecomb, Nobleboro, Bristol, South Bristol, Waldoboro, Boothbay and Bremen, their nature education programs benefit individuals and families from Yarmouth to Lincolnville, as well as visitors from all around the world.

About Midcoast Conservancy

Midcoast Conservancy is a vibrant regional land trust that works to protect vital lands and waters on a scale that matters. The organization works throughout the Sheepscot River, Medomak River, and Damariscotta Lake watersheds. Midcoast Conservancy manages over 16,000 acres, including 55 preserves and over 90 miles of trails. For more information, visit midcoastconservancy.org.