Maine Woodland Owners provides many opportunities for woodland owners and stewards to learn, contribute, advocate, and connect. We offer workshops, meetings, information booths, and presentations to engage our members and the public around good woodland management practices and the latest information about forest health.
In Person Field Programs
COVID-19 Safety Protocol Update: Maine Woodland Owners will not require masks at any outdoor events, however, participants who want to wear one during a program are encouraged to do so.
Program fees: Unless otherwise noted, events are free for members and a $10 donation is requested for non-members.
Two Rivers Chapter Meeting
Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta
Maine Woodland Owners members in the Two Rivers Chapter (and beyond!) are invited to a spring kick-off event for a chance to meet other members, talk about planning chapter events, and learn a bit about the Maine Woodland Owners Land Trust properties in the region. Then, there will be a guided tour of the Viles Arboretum, including the Demonstration Tree Farm, an 86 acre wooded portion of the over 220 acre facility.
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Meet and greet, coffee, snacks
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Round robin introductions and welcome.
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Run down of Maine Woodland Owners Land Trust properties in the Two Rivers Chapter area, with a preview of planned activities.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Review results of the 2023 chapter members survey, and look for direction on topics, dates and times for 2024 events.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: General discussion/visiting; possible discussion topic: what "low impact forestry" means to members (it was a very popular choice in the survey).
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Guided walking tour of Viles Arboretum, including the Demonstration Tree Farm.
Attendance is not limited to Maine Woodland Owners members. Feel free to bring a relative, friend or neighbor; anyone with an interest in the woods. Registration is not required, but would be very helpful for planning purposes.
Contact Andy Shultz, Two Rivers Chapter representative: andy@aforestry.com (207) 242-8845, to let us know you'll be attending.
Maine Woodland Owners has ten chapters that conduct more than 50 workshops and events each year. All chapter events are open to the public.
St. Croix Chapter
Virtual Forestry Info Sessions:
Presentations will be held on the video conference service Zoom. Sessions are free for members and a $10/per session donation is requested for non-members. All programs are recorded and are posted on our Videos page, as well as, our Members page.
Ten Important Things New Woodland Owners Should Know
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
Join Maine Woodland Owners Executive Director, Tom Doak for his online presentation to help new woodland owners think about the things that are important to anyone who is getting started in woodland ownership and management. This program is part of an online education series geared to those new to woodland ownership and management. These presentations will connect owners with forest professionals and information to receive the guidance they need to start the woodlot management process. Visit our New Woodland Owner page for more information.
Events with other organizations:
Apple Tree Pruning Workshops: Contact MOFGA or Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District to find out about workshops they offer from early February to late March.
Androscoggin County Soil and Water Conservation District (ACSWCD)
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF)
Maine Organic Gardener and Farmers Association (MOFGA)
Midcoast Conservancy
Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD)
Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD)
Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District (SCSWCD)
Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District (KLCSWCD)
Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SACSWCD)