Invasive Plant Educational Workshops
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension for an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop, presented in collaboration with the Hancock, Piscataquis, and Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, as well as the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS). This engaging workshop will explore invasive plant biology, their ecological impacts, identification methods, key concepts in invasive plant management, and related state and federal programs. Participants will gain knowledge through both classroom instruction and hands-on field sessions—get ready for an action-packed and informative day!
Pesticide Credits Anticipated.
Cumberland County
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: Free (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Registration coming soon.
Participation limit: 25
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Hancock County
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, Maine (park on street)
Cost: Free (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Participation limit: 30
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Piscataquis County
When: Thursday, August 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, 824 W. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Cost: $0-$20
(Rain date: August 13)
Participation limit: 25
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Somerset County
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: UMaine Extension Somerset County Office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, Maine
Cost: Free (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Participation limit: 25
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
Light snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. Participants will get a copy of the Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide ($25 value!) CCA, Maine Board of Pesticide, and SAF credits are anticipated. Outdoor identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.
Contact:
Nick Rowley, 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu for questions, lunch accommodations or future workshops.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Nick Rowley, 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu.