Maine Woodland Owners offers 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 Programs
Program fees: Unless otherwise noted, events are free for members and a $10 donation is requested for non-members.
Western Maine Chapter
Down East Chapter
Down East Chapter
Surveying 101
Thursday, December 3, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (online)
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (field)
Join Maine Woodlands Land Trust Forester, Mike Kinney and professional surveyor Bob Clunie for a two part workshop that will address the who, when, why, and how of land surveying. The program will help landowners understand when they need to hire a surveyor, the process of completing one, as well as the associated costs.
The online portion of this program will provide an overview with a discussion about situations that call for hiring a surveyor, as well as finding alternatives to taking that step. The field session will be held at a property on which Bob Clunie conducted a survey – Wiesendanger Wildlife Protection Area in Winthrop. There, participants will walk through Bob’s process and see the final result.
For more more information and to register contact jenn@mainewoodlandowners.org
Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter
Online Programs:
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 the Maine Woodland Owners YouTube Channel, as well as, our Members page.
Managing Invasive Plants in Your Woods
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Wildlife Diversity Section – Ecology Group (formerly MNAP), for an overview of the most problematic invasive plants in your woods and ideas to reduce their prevalence.
Legacy Planning for Woodland Owners
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Deciding what will happen to your land once you are no longer the owner is a critical step in being a good steward. This workshop will go through what woodland owners should consider when working to ensure their woods continue to stay forested for future generations. Visit our Legacy Planning page
Ten Things New Owners Should Know
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Owning woodlands can be overwhelming – especially for new owners. This program will outline the ten things individuals and families just starting out as owners and managers of their woods should know. Visit our New Woodland Owners page.
Fireside Forestry: Silviculture Q&A
Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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.
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)
Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District
Maine Organic Gardener and Farmers Association (MOFGA)
Midcoast Conservancy
New England Forestry Foundation
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)