Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Jeff’s Catering, Brewer, ME
Host: Keeping Maine's Forests
This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the current status of the spruce budworm outbreak in Maine and the early intervention strategy to limit its impact. All are welcome.
Coffee and light refreshments provided (No lunch)
Live Stream available on YouTube (register to receive link)
Registration is free, but mandatory.
Hosted in collaboration with the Maine Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry Research Unit, Maine Spruce Budworm Task Force, The University of Maine Spruce Budworm Lab, and the Maine Tree Foundation
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Moulton's Mill Preserve Boat Launch Park, Route 139, Unity, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
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Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
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Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
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Hands-on planting demonstration
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Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Offered in partnership with Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, Sebasticook Regional Land Trust, and Maine Forest Service
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2026
Location: Sebago Lake Protection Office, 1 White Rock Road, Standish, ME
This workshop is designed for loggers and foresters and includes indoor presentations and an outdoor session. The workshop will focus on forestry BMPs for extreme weather events, with an emphasis on controlling water flow and minimizing/stabilizing exposed mineral soil.
This workshop is approved for the following continuing education credits:
SAF – 3.5 category 1 credits
Lunch will be provided. Registration is mandatory, but free, and limited to 25 people.
For more information or to pre-register, please call or email District Forester Oliver Markewicz at 207-441-3712 or Oliver.C.Markewicz@maine.gov
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location: Thorndike Town Office, 125 Mountain View Road, Thorndike, ME
This workshop is designed for loggers and foresters and includes indoor presentations and an outdoor session. The workshop will focus on forestry BMPs for extreme weather events, with an emphasis on controlling water flow and minimizing/stabilizing exposed mineral soil.
This workshop is approved for the following continuing education credits:
SAF – 3.5 category 1 credits
Lunch will be provided. Registration is mandatory, but free, and limited to 25 people.
For more information or to pre-register please call or email District Forester Allyssa Gregory at 207-441-2895 or Allyssa.Gregory@maine.gov
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