View as a webpage  /  Share [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]

Maine Forest Service

In this issue...

* Invasive Plant Species Workshop - Skowhegan [ #link_1 ]
* Tree Talks - Unity [ #link_2 ]
* Tree Talks - Augusta [ #link_3 ]
* Jumping Worms: A Conversation [ #link_4 ]
* Sustainability Standards Spotlight [ #link_8 ]

________________________________________________________________________



Invasive Plant Species Workshop - Skowhegan

*Bureau / Program:* Maine Forest Service 

*Date:* May 17, 2025 

*Time:* 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

*Location:* Yankee Woodlot Demonstration Forest, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976 

*Event Type:* Workshop/Training 

"Protect Maine's natural landscapes" 

Join Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Woodland Owners, and the Maine Forest Service for this hands-on workshop focused on: 


* Impacts of invasive species 

* How to control them 

* Resources available to landowners 

Open to landowners, foresters, and anyone interested in identifying and managing invasive plant species in Maine. 

Register [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Tree Talks - Unity

*Bureau / Program:* Maine Forest Service 

*Date:* May 20, 2025 

*Time:* 1:00 PM 

*Location:* Reed Family Farm, Unity 

*Event Type:* Workshop/Training 

*Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners* 

American Family Forest (AFF) Tree Farmer Andy Reed will share current and past woodland projects. Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District will discuss ways to participate. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead tree identification & introduce participants to Tree Farm. 

Address and additional info will be emailed to those who register. 

*Contact Name:* Maine Forest Service, District Forester Allyssa Gregory 

*Contact Email:* [email protected] 

*Cost:* Free but registration required 

*Co-Sponsor:* Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, American Family Forest 

Register [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Tree Talks - Augusta

*Bureau / Program:* Maine Forest Service 

*Date:* June 7, 2025 

*T**ime:* 10:00 AM 

*Location:* Viles Arboretum, Augusta 

*Event Type:* Workshop/Training 

*Join Maine Tree Farm, Maine Forest Service, & Partners* 

Viles Arboretum staff will show current and past projects. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will guide participants through tree id, the Tree Farm program, & headstone symbology. Andy Shultz will present on Maine Woodland Owners. 

Address and additional info will be emailed to those who register. 

*Contact Name:* Maine Forest Service, District Forester Allyssa Gregory 

*Contact Email:* [email protected] 

*Cost:* Free but registration required 

*Co-Sponsor:* Viles Arboretum, Maine Woodland Owners, & City of Augusta 

Register [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Jumping Worms: A Conversation
JW convo

*Bureau/Program: *Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry 

*Date: *June 17 -18, 2025 

*Time: *1PM to 4PM 

*Location: *Virtual  - Teams 

*Event Type: *Workshop 

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is hosting a free, two-day virtual workshop(link to agenda) on invasive jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) and their impacts to soil nutrients, ecosystems and forests, and the methods being tested by researchers and citizen scientists to answer the questions on everyone's minds: what do we know about jumping worms and what can we do to effectively manage them? 

Engage and connect with speakers in dedicated Q&A sessions and interact with speakers and attendees from different states and all knowledge backgrounds.  

All are welcome. Attendees are eligible for up to 6 continuing forestry education (CFE) credits. Registration is required.  

Register [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Sustainability Standards Spotlight
talent [ [link removed] ]


Maine State Government is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

[ [link removed] ]

Facebook [ [link removed] ] Twitter [ [link removed] ] Email Updates [ [link removed] ]

Manage Preferences [ [link removed] ] | Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] | Help [ [link removed] ] | Credits [ [link removed] ] | Contact Us [ [link removed] ]





________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · 18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building · Augusta, ME 04333 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]