In this issue...
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service / Maine Department of inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Tree Farm
Date: June 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1628 The Arnold Trail - Eustis, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Take a tour of a pre-commercial thinning operation and learn the steps and considerations required to prepare for and conduct forest improvement. Topics discussed by presenters from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service, and Maine Tree Farm include:
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Creating forest management plans
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Working with forestry professionals
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Enhancing wildlife habitat
Directions: To get there, head north on route 27 through Eustis until you pass Eustis Parkway Road on the left. Shortly after Eustis parkway road is a large, paved pull-off. Enter the pull-off at the sign.
Contact Name: Joe Roy, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Wildlife Biologist
Contact Email: joseph.roy@maine.gov
Co-Sponsor: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service, and Maine Tree Farm
Bureau/Program: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Georges Highland Path - Montville, ME
Event Type: workshop/training
Join MDIFW Forester Matt Rourke to learn how managing forests can create habitat for wildlife. Many acres in Maine were once historic farmland properties. When these pastures went fallow, turning back to wildlands, the forests grew in dense patches and often lacked the mixture of plants and space that native wildlife need. Through careful planning and various forestry techniques, biologists and foresters at MDIFW have been able to create more productive landscapes for various wildlife ranging from squirrels and songbirds to deer, rabbit, and moose. Come explore current and future project sites at the Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area and learn just how our staff are creating long-lasting, productive landscapes for wildlife. You just might find some inspiration for your property.
If you have questions or require accommodation to participate in this program, please email education.IFW@maine.gov or call 207-592-0750.
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Event Type: Workshop/Training
District Forester Allyssa Gregory from the Maine State Forest Service, and Sally Stockwell with Maine Audubon will join Islesboro Island Trust (IIT) for this half day workshop to teach participants how to steward forests to encourage habitat for Maine's birds!
Are you curious about how to create, or steward existing, habitat on your property to support Maine birds and wildlife, while also creating a safe and defensible space around your home? Sign-up to join IITs Forestry for Maine Birds workshop!
This workshop will be about four hours, with a lunch break to chat and catch up. Bring your own lunch. IIT will provide dessert, snacks, coffee & tea!
Cost: Free or donation to Islesboro Island Trust
Bureau/Program: Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District
Event Type: Virtual Workshop(Zoom)
Have you heard about Stream Smart road crossings but haven’t had a chance to attend a workshop yet? Do you or your colleagues want to follow the Stream Smart principles but don’t know where to start? Join us on June 10th at 12pm for a brief, one-hour lecture on the basic principles of Stream Smart. This free online webinar will give you an introduction to the concepts of Stream Smart and where to get additional information for you, your town, or your organization.
This is a free program, but pre-registration is required. Registration is required to receive the zoom link.
Please plan to join 10 minutes before the program start time.
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