Invasive Plant Educational Workshops
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop, presented in collaboration with the Southern Aroostook, Piscataquis, and Oxford 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.
Aroostook County
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street, Houlton, Maine 04730
Cost: Free (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Participation limit: 25
(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)
York County
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Andy’s Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton, Maine 04005
(This workshop event is focused on maple producers.)
Cost: Free (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Participation limit: 25
(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.
We strive to make this course accessible and affordable for everyone. The course fee covers some administrative expenses, but it may still prove to be a barrier to some. Please get in touch with us if this course fee is a barrier to your participation.
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