Case Studies Feature Transformative Outdoor Recreation Projects Across the Region

Outdoor recreation case studies serve as valuable examples of how communities can activate local assets, build meaningful partnerships, and create long-term value through recreation.

Feel Good Heat Supports Maine’s Statewide Strategies to Promote Modern Wood Heat

The Center has leveraged its Feel Good Heat campaign to support Maine groups in further promoting modern wood heat through their focused initiatives.

Innovative Housing Development Moves Forward in Greenville

The Town of Greenville approves subdivision permit and breaks ground on public infrastructure expansion to support new housing.

Built By Wood – 196 Penobscot Avenue

Using wood in construction aligns historic preservation goals, local economic impact, and carbon reduction at the Gehring House.

Center Improves Access to Outdoor Recreation for Region’s Youth

The Center has awarded grants for 12 community projects to increase youth access to the outdoors and foster stewardship ethics.

Marketing Series Celebrates Four Years of Impact

Center’s Telling Your Forest Story marketing series wraps after four years and 32 graduated wood products business.

The Center’s Gehring House Renovation Wins Award

Maine Preservation recognized the Gehring House renovation with an award for outstanding redevelopment that saved a neglected community asset while preserving remarkable historic woodwork and craftsmanship.  

Center Submits 28-Unit Housing Plan for Greenville

The Northern Forest Center submitted the preliminary subdivision application for its 28-unit housing development on Spruce Street to the Greenville Planning Board.

Downtown Studio Space for Artists in Millinocket, Maine

The Northern Forest Center is offering studio space for artists at 196 Penobscot Avenue in downtown Millinocket.

Center Supports Nordic Skiing Center with New Signage, Part of the Center’s “MORIS” Project

The Center provided $5,000, secured from the RK Mellon Foundation, to support Nordic trail signage at Friends of a Fierce Chase in Monson, Maine.