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Register now for upcoming ash seed collection trainings

The Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) is excited to announce two upcoming training sessions about ash seed collection. Seed is already appearing on ash trees across the region (especially green ash), and we invite you and your community to participate in the ash seed harvest this August and September. Collecting ash seeds [ [link removed] ] creates the possibility for ash forest regeneration which ensures that Wabanaki communities and all communities can continue to have a relationship with this tree into the future.?

We are offering one virtual introduction that will answer the question, Why Collect Ash Seed? followed by a three hour, in person training on seed collection methods and tools. We have an exciting group of seed collection experts presenting during these workshops, including Les Benedict of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in upstate New York and representatives from the Wild Seed Project in Southern Maine.

*Why Collect Ash Seed? ? August 7*

*Date:*

Monday, August 7, 2023

*Time:*

1:00 - 2:30 PM

*Location:*

Virtual training

The virtual session will explore the question, why is it important to collect ash seeds? Attendees will leave with an understanding of how collecting ash seeds can help provide a future for ash trees in Northeastern forests.?

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*Ash Seed Collection Training ? September 12*

*Date:*

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

*Time:*

1:00 ? 4:00 PM

*Location:*

In person training at UMaine Orono

"This event will be limited to 40 registrants."

This session will train participants in how to identify and collect ash seeds according to the Ash Seed Collection Manual [ [link removed] ]developed by Emily Francis. We will take a trip into the field to demonstrate the process and introduce participants to all of the necessary gear. Session leaders will also show how to prepare and clean ash seeds for shipment or storage. Participants are required to either attend or stream the August 7 training session to participate.

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