UMaine Extension offers workshop to renovate old apple trees

Wilton, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Renovating Old Apple Trees workshop from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, March 15 at Black Acres Farm, 123 Black Road in Wilton, Maine. 

The workshop is designed for homeowners and small hobby orchards looking to bring back neglected trees but is open to all. Participants will learn basic pruning and care of apple trees through an in-depth demonstration. The workshop will be led by Nick Rowley, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture professional; Bella Russo, Extension AgrAbility Coordinator and Russell Black at Black Acres Farm. Bring questions, appropriate clothing, and footwear.

Registration is required at the program webpage; fee is based on a sliding scale of $0-$15. Space is limited to 20 people. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation contact Nick Rowley, nicholas.rowley@maine.edu, 207.778.4650. 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.