Clare Harkins
2023
The James W. Dow internship has been by far the most well-rounded and in-depth job I’ve experienced in the realm of conservation. I had no ties to the Blue Hill Peninsula before applying to this . . . read more »
Calvin Nelson
2023
My first experience with Blue Hill Heritage Trust began when I was seventeen years old, in high school, and looking to complete mandatory community service hours. I had reached out to the trust who offered . . . read more »
Chloë Sheahan
2023
I have known that I want to work in the environmental field for a long time, and my internship with Blue Hill Heritage Trust this summer turned ideas into reality and made me a thousand . . . read more »
Hayley Gibbs
2022
This summer I was an intern with Blue Hill Heritage Trust, where I worked alongside two other interns: Apple and Emily. My internship was nothing short of amazing and I had so much fun learning . . . read more »
Apple Lieser
2022
My name is Apple Lieser, I grew up on the Blue Hill Peninsula, and I go to Whitman College where I am an Environmental Studies and Politics major. I’ve been interested in the environment my . . . read more »
Emily O’Brien
2022
Working as an intern with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust was an eye-opening experience. I grew up coming to Castine for quick summer visits and loved being surrounded by the beauty of the peninsula. My . . . read more »
Jessica Crandell
2021
Applying for the James W. Dow internship was one of the best decisions I have made so far in my life. There is no better way to spend my summer. Not only are the staff . . . read more »
Merrin Brache
2021
Growing up on the Blue Hill peninsula has given me a profound appreciation for the woods, waters and coastline that I call home, and being part of an organization that’s sole mission is to protect . . . read more »
Andrew Czwakiel
2020
Working with Blue Hill Heritage Trust as a summer intern has been an amazing experience, and a dream come true. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with the trust this summer, . . . read more »
Miranda Flora
2020
My summer at Blue Hill Heritage Trust was my very first experience with a community-based conservation organization. While I was apprehensive about living and working in an unfamiliar part of the country during a very . . . read more »
Soren Delinger
2019
My summer with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust brought me closer to the peninsula’s communities, both human and natural, through meaningful work. The variety of tasks kept me engaged and granted me a wide view . . . read more »
Morgan Zenter
2019
As a rising senior double majoring in Biology and Environmental Studies at Connecticut College, my studies have been focused in the sciences, including conservation biology and ecology. In my classes, I’ve learned about the benefits . . . read more »
Edouard Beardsley
2018
Working for BHHT has truly been an amazing experience. I have been coming to this region of Maine and this peninsula for my whole life and this internship has allowed me to fully explore this . . . read more »
Maitland Ianiri
2018
My summer working with BHHT has been an incredibly fulling experience. Blue Hill has been one of the most beautiful places to work and I have greatly enjoyed getting to know this wonderful community. It . . . read more »
Devon Funt
2017
My summer working for the Blue Hill Heritage Trust was not only great work experience, but also extremely fulfilling. Going into the summer I hadn’t been exposed to the specifics of land conservation and wasn’t . . . read more »
Tyler Brenton
2017
The summer of 2017 I was lucky enough to work for the Blue Hill Heritage Trust as a summer trail steward. My daily routine consisted mostly of mowing and weed whacking trails owned by the . . . read more »
Tom Fast
2016
I spent the summer of 2016 as an intern with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Even though my experience was just 10 weeks, I know I’ll take the experience with me for the rest of . . . read more »
Carolyn Sedgwick
2013
My inspiring time with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust under the mentorship of Jim Dow was truly instrumental in shaping my career. During my hands-on internship with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT), every day . . . read more »
George Hurvitt
2012
“It sure is pretty from up here!” We have just summited Blue Hill Mountain, a 934 foot monadnock that bears the name of the town that sits at its feet. The breeze feels good, as . . . read more »
Samantha Haskell
2005
BHHT’s Summer Trail Steward program provides a rewarding and dynamic opportunity for young people to engage with our peninsula. The position serves as a platform to explore a wide range of interests from ecology and . . . read more »