Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary

Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary is the result of a unique partnership of local civic and nonprofit organizations who came together in 2021 around a four-acre plot of land owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon along the Sebasticook River in Winslow, Maine. Together, these partners seek to create a welcoming place where anyone can share and learn ways of caring for the earth, build community, integrate their own spirituality, or simply enjoy nature's beauty.

2026 Fundraising Campaign - Thank you to our donors!

Paved path to Joseph House

Paved parking spots

Exterior lights on Joseph House

Ceiling lights inside Joseph House

We have raised nearly $20,000 through our current fundraising campaign and have made the following improvements to the property and the nature sanctuary:

* Paved the path to Joseph House to increase accessibility
* Joseph House now has electricity - come enjoy our lights and quiet ceiling fan!

We have achieved the following successes since starting our work in 2021:

* Finished construction of Joseph House, a 3-season, screened-in, accessible learning space
* Provided free monthly educational / experiential programs
* Developed a perimeter trail around the property
* Planted a vegetable garden as part of a "lasagna gardening" workshop
* Built two brick herb spirals
* Built three tree guilds
* Dug and planted two earth berms / water gardens to mitigate water flow erosion on the property
* Built a small bridge along the perimeter trail

Skills Sharing Events

To get more information, or to register for an event, contact us at connect@csjmaine.org.

~ COMING SOON ~

Conserving While Preserving: Low Energy Food Preservation Techniques - September 12, 2026 | Click here to register
Putting the Garden to Bed - October 24, 2026