Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary is an 86 acre parcel of conserved land in West Bath, Maine. This spectacular property provides stunning views of Back Cove, and is a great place to experience the natural wonders of coastal Maine. The sanctuary has a small trail network that passes through softwood forest filled with pine, spruce, and fir trees. There are also countless vistas where visitors can observe open water, mud flats, and wildlife during any season.
For more than three decades, Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary has been under the mindful eyes of Caretakers Glenn Evans and Marianne Warner. This dynamic duo has dedicated much of their adult lives to overseeing, maintaining, and protecting this beautiful property.
As caretakers of the sanctuary, Glenn and Marianne lived in the former home of the land donor Millicent Hamilton, located directly across the street from the sweeping views of the meadow and ocean. For more than 30 years, Glenn, Marianne, and the community of dedicated stewardship folks they were able to cultivate have contributed greatly to keeping the trails open to the public, and have helped to foster positive visitor experiences.
Under the guidance of Glenn and Marianne, the Hamilton Stewardship Committee has managed to clear trails of fallen trees, work to maintain foot bridges and trail corridors, and freshen trail markers throughout the network. Without their efforts and passion for the property, it’s safe to say that Hamilton would not be in the condition that it is today.
Maine Audubon would like to recognize Glenn and Marianne for their dedication to both Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary and Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary. Their love for the properties has been appreciated. As the Land Steward for Maine Audubon, I’ve had the pleasure of not only getting to work alongside Glenn and Marianne, but also learn about the properties from them. It’s rare to have the opportunity to gain over 30 years of knowledge about an area from individuals that wholeheartedly respect the land and value stewardship.
Both Glenn and Marianne have retired from their careers as educators in the Midcoast region, and now have more time to pursue other passions. As they step away from their roles as Hamilton caretakers, on behalf of Maine Audubon, I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to Glenn and Marianne for their years of service and commitment to conservation. Everyone in the Maine Audubon community wishes them luck on the journey ahead.
