UMaine Extension to host invasive plant workshop in Piscataquis County
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Maine Forest Service (MFS) and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District, will present an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 824 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft.
This full-day program will offer indoor classroom sessions and outdoor field activities where participants will learn about invasive plant species, their ecological impacts, methods of identification, and introductory control strategies. Instruction will be provided by specialists from UMaine Extension and partnering agencies.
The cost to attend is $30 per person, which includes a copy of the Maine Invasive Plants Field Guide. Participation is limited to 20 people to ensure an engaging, hands-on experience. Outdoor field activities will be held rain or shine, so participants are encouraged to plan accordingly. Pesticide credits are anticipated.
Registration is required and will close on July 15, 2025. Visit the program webpage to register online. For questions, future workshop inquiries or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Nick Rowley at 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
As a trusted resource for over 100 years, 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.