A Place
To Discover
- Air Temp
- 52°
- Water Temp
- 56°
- Wind (mph)
- 16
- Next High Tide
- 8:18pm
- Open 7am to Sunset:
- 5:58pm
Come On Over. It's Your Reserve!
Upcoming Events
Marshes of Drakes Island: Stories from a Farming Past, Collaborating for a Resilient Future
October 20, 2025 6:00pmLearn about the history of this Drakes Island marsh and an upcoming project to build its resilience to sea level rise.
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October 18, 2025 10:00amMore Info
Autumn Tree Walk
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October 20, 2025 12:00pmMore Info
Freeway to the Inner Life
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October 20, 2025 6:00pmMore Info
Marshes of Drakes Island: Stories from a Farming Past, Collaborating for a Resilient Future
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October 21, 2025 7:00pmMore Info
A 2024 Lower 48 Big Year
There are 8 more events in October
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Understanding Nature
Each year, thousands of children and adults participate in educational programs at our living laboratory, in our barn classroom, and in a modern teaching laboratory.
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Defining Best Practices
The Wells Reserve protects 2,250 acres of coastal habitats on Maine's southwest coast. The site serves as a model for best management practices in conservation.
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Investigating Estuaries
Science is at the center of our mission. Focus areas include fisheries, marine ecology, invasive species, and range expansions.
Weddings
A historic site with abundant open space for hosting your Maine coast wedding
The Ideal Wedding Venue