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MOFGA Introduction to Sugarbush Management

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service 

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 

Time: 9:00 Am to 12:00 Pm 

Location: MOFGA Campus, 294 Crosby Brook Road Unity, ME 04988 

Event Type: Workshop/Training 

Join us for a deep dive into sugarbush management! This crash course will cover an overview of maple in Maine, habitat assessment (including Bird Friendly Maple!), production, and financial incentives. You'll leave this workshop with resources and knowledge to increase the biodiversity of your sugarbush while accessing financial resources, forestry technical assistance, and a couple of different certifications. This workshop is cohosted with Maine Audubon, University of Maine Extension, Maine Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and MOFGA Certification Services. 

The event is eligible for 3 Cat 1 CFE credits 

The event cost is on a sliding scale. The recommended pricing is $15 for MOFGA members and $20 for non-members. Scholarship funds are available. 

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North Haven Invasive Plant Management Webinar

Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service 

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Location: Virtual Webinar. Microsoft Teams 

Event Type: Workshop/Training 

Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program 

Join Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program, and the Maine Forest Service for a FREE Invasive Plant Management Webinar. Participants will learn about invasive plant management with a focus on North Haven Island species. Presenters will cover information related to control, cost-share programs, plans, and more! 

For more information, please contact Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory at [email protected]

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The Stories Your Woodland Could Tell

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service 

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Location: Virtual 

Event Type: Workshop/Training 

Join the Maine Tree Farm Program and Julie Davenport, a District Forester from the Maine Forest Service, as we explore the land use history of Maine's forests. Learn how to discover the hidden stories and find clues to the history of your own woods. 

Registration is free but mandatory to receive the Zoom link. 

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