Upcoming Events
Mushroom Foraging Walk
Monday, October 9, 2023
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Butler Hill Farm Trails
Butler Hill Road
Minot
Cost: $15
Reservations are requested but not required
Get a deeper look into the world of mushrooms. Join local mushroom enthusiast Alyssa Pittera for a mushroom foray. We will begin with a brief introduction on mushrooms and mushroom identification. Then we will take a walk around the property to collect specimens.
Registration is requested but not required. To register click here. You may also bring cash or check to the event.
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Butler Hill Farm Trails
Butler Hill Road
Minot
Cost: $15
Reservations are requested but not required
Get a deeper look into the world of mushrooms. Join local mushroom enthusiast Alyssa Pittera for a mushroom foray. We will begin with a brief introduction on mushrooms and mushroom identification. Then we will take a walk around the property to collect specimens.
Registration is requested but not required. To register click here. You may also bring cash or check to the event.
Batty for Bats!
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street
Auburn
Cost: Free
Reservations are required
Let's go batty for bats! Join us at the Auburn Library to learn more about these small squeaky misunderstood animals. Through games and activities we'll learn about bat species found in Maine, threats to their populations, and what we can do to support more bats in our forests! Then we'll work together to build a bat house. (Children 5-11)
Registration is required. To register for this free event click here.
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street
Auburn
Cost: Free
Reservations are required
Let's go batty for bats! Join us at the Auburn Library to learn more about these small squeaky misunderstood animals. Through games and activities we'll learn about bat species found in Maine, threats to their populations, and what we can do to support more bats in our forests! Then we'll work together to build a bat house. (Children 5-11)
Registration is required. To register for this free event click here.
Native Plants:
Seed Saving and Sowing
Friday, November 10, 2023
Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: St Mary's Nutrition Center
Cost: Free
Reservations are requested
Join Wild Seed Project for this hands on workshop learn about the native plants and their unique seed collection and seed sowing processes. We will explore the many steps of growing native plants from seed, and establishing diverse landscapes using seed-grown plants. Each participant will go home with a pot sown with native seeds and the inspiration to sow more seeds in the future.
We are still planning this event! To learn more check back in a few weeks.
Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: St Mary's Nutrition Center
Cost: Free
Reservations are requested
Join Wild Seed Project for this hands on workshop learn about the native plants and their unique seed collection and seed sowing processes. We will explore the many steps of growing native plants from seed, and establishing diverse landscapes using seed-grown plants. Each participant will go home with a pot sown with native seeds and the inspiration to sow more seeds in the future.
We are still planning this event! To learn more check back in a few weeks.
Local Working Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 10AM - 1PM
Location: AVSWCD, 254 Goddard Rd, Lewiston
Cost: Free
Reservations are requested
Are you a landowner, woodlot owner, or farmer? Are you interested in applying for NRCS funding next year to accomplish larger projects that help you and are good for the environment? Would you like to participate in deciding how money is distributed throughout Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties? We want your input!
This meeting is open to the public. We will discuss 2024 USDA NRCS programs and make decisions on where to prioritize funding for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties. This is a great time to learn about new NRCS cost-share programs and meet other local residents who want to protect natural resources in Androscoggin & Sagadahoc Counties. Food and drink provided by the AVSWCD.
Registration is requested. To register please call or email the office.
Time: 10AM - 1PM
Location: AVSWCD, 254 Goddard Rd, Lewiston
Cost: Free
Reservations are requested
Are you a landowner, woodlot owner, or farmer? Are you interested in applying for NRCS funding next year to accomplish larger projects that help you and are good for the environment? Would you like to participate in deciding how money is distributed throughout Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties? We want your input!
This meeting is open to the public. We will discuss 2024 USDA NRCS programs and make decisions on where to prioritize funding for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties. This is a great time to learn about new NRCS cost-share programs and meet other local residents who want to protect natural resources in Androscoggin & Sagadahoc Counties. Food and drink provided by the AVSWCD.
Registration is requested. To register please call or email the office.
For more information on any event please contact:
Emma Lorusso
(207) 241-5374
projectdirector@androscogginswcd.org.
To join our email newsletter click the link below.
Emma Lorusso
(207) 241-5374
projectdirector@androscogginswcd.org.
To join our email newsletter click the link below.
Past Events
Identifying Maine's Mushrooms:
A Workshop for Foragers
Schott Family Preserve, Greene
Grass Fed and Pasture Raised Farm Tour
Old Crow Ranch, Durham
No Till Farming
Stonecipher Farm, Bowdoinham
Organic Market Gardening
Whatley Farm, Topsham
Spring Migration Guided Walk
Schott Preserve, Greene
Seeds of Spring: L/A First Day of Spring Celebration
Lewiston Public Library
Medicinal Mushrooms of Maine
AVSWCD, Lewiston
Identifying Trees of Maine
AVSWCD, Lewiston
Pruning Forgotten Old Apple Trees
Valley View Farm, Auburn
Browntail Moth Removal Workshop
Blackies Farm, Minot
Mushroom Walk
Valley View Farm, Auburn
Valley View Farm, Auburn
No Till Farming Workshop
Stonecipher Farm, Bowdoinham Photos by Raija Suomela
Stonecipher Farm, Bowdoinham Photos by Raija Suomela
Soil and Water Lecture Series with LAWPC (4 workshops)
Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon, Zoom
Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon, Zoom
Plant a Seed Day
Marcia Buker School, Richmond
Marcia Buker School, Richmond
Arbor Day School Presentation
Lisbon Community School, Lisbon
Lisbon Community School, Lisbon
Earth Day Celebration
Maine Outdoor Wellness Center, Turner
Maine Outdoor Wellness Center, Turner
Mushroom Log Inoculation
Dandelion Spring Farm, Bowdoinham
Dandelion Spring Farm, Bowdoinham
Walk with a Forester
Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Leeds
Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Leeds
Bat Conservation & Bat House Construction
AVSWCD, Lewiston
AVSWCD, Lewiston
Leaf Art
Beaver Park, Lisbon
Beaver Park, Lisbon
Leaf Peeping Paddle
Androscoggin Riverlands Park, Turner
Androscoggin Riverlands Park, Turner
Soil Health Workshop
Learn to Fish Day!
Storm Water Stenciling
Pond Design and Biology Workshop
