ROCKPORT —  “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release.

CMLT invites the public to participate in its 21st annual free blueberry pick. Similar to last year, instead of selling blueberries, CMLT is offering a week of community free picks, from Saturday, July 22 to Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.  

“We look forward to seeing you in the blueberry fields,” said CMLT.

Visit the website at www.coastalmountains.org and look for the big blue button to register, no phone calls please. Participants should bring their own picking containers, drinking water and sun protection. Raking is not permitted.

Remember that dogs are not allowed in the fields, so please leave them at home. Also, raking is not permitted. If you have any questions or concerns, email info@coastalmountains.org.

CMLT is looking for volunteers to help glean the fields to donate blueberries to local food pantries on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you are interested in joining the gleaners, please call the office at 207-236-7091 or email ryano@coastalmountains.org.

Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport is a 295-acre conservation property, managed for wildlife habitat, certified organic blueberry production, historic preservation, and scenic values.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,000 acres, offering over 50 miles of trails for public recreation.