UMaine Extension to host invasive plant workshop in Aroostook County
Houlton, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Maine Forest Service (MFS) and Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District, will host an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street.
The workshop will feature a combination of classroom learning and field-based sessions focused on identifying invasive plant species, understanding their impact on local ecosystems, and learning about effective management strategies. Presenters will include experts from UMaine Extension and its conservation partners. Pesticide credits are anticipated.
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 sessions will be held rain or shine, so participants are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Registration is required and will close on July 29, 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.