Maine Woodland Owners provides many opportunities for woodland owners and stewards to learn, contribute, advocate, and connect. We offer workshops, meetings, information booths, and presentations to engage our members and the public around good woodland management practices and the latest information about forest health.
In Person Field Programs
COVID-19 Safety Protocol Update: Maine Woodland Owners will not require masks at any outdoor events, however, participants who want to wear one during a program are encouraged to do so.
Program fees: Unless otherwise noted, events are free for members and a $10 donation is requested for non-members.
Down East Chapter
Western Maine Chapter
Southern Maine Chapter
Virtual Forestry Info Sessions:
Presentations will be held on the video conference service Zoom. Sessions are free for members and a $10/per session donation is requested for non-members. All programs are recorded and are posted on our Videos page, as well as, our Members page.
Fireside Forestry: Silviculture Q&A
Friday, November 14, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join Bob Seymour and Jessica Leahy for an online question and answer-style program to address anything about tree growth, forest health, and other concerns attendees have about their woods.
Bob Seymour is a monthly columnist for Maine Woodlands and professor emeritus at the School of
Forest Resources at the University of Maine. Jessica Leahy is the Henry W. Saunders Distinguished
Professor in Forestry also at the University of Maine. In addition, they are licensed foresters who own and manage their own woodlots. They were recognized by Maine Tree Farm as the Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year in 2020 for their management of their property Wicopy Woods in Sebec.
This presentation will be held on Zoom. For more information contact Jenn Hicks at (207) 626-0005 or jenn@mainewoodlandowners.org.
Events with other organizations:
Apple Tree Pruning Workshops: Contact MOFGA or Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District to find out about workshops they offer from early February to late March.
Androscoggin County Soil and Water Conservation District (ACSWCD)
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF)
Maine Organic Gardener and Farmers Association (MOFGA)
Midcoast Conservancy
Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD)
Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD)
Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District (SCSWCD)
Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District (KLCSWCD)
Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SACSWCD)