REGION — Walk With a Forester, Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Curtis Homestead, Leeds; $5/person
AVSWCD and the Kennebec Woodlands Partnership present this ‘Walk with a Forester’ event. Meet District Forester Julie Davenport for a walk and talk around Curtis Homestead Demonstration Forest in Leeds. Julie will help us identify local trees, discuss forest management practices happening at the Curtis Homestead, as well as different ways to interpret land-use history using clues the forest leaves today. She will discuss ways landowners can manage their own woodlands for the benefit of both present and future generations.

This program is partially supported by the Kennebec Woodlands Partnership. The partnership aims to promote forest stewardship by providing landowners with tools and strategies that will help them make informed decisions about their woodlands. To learn more about the partnership; visit their website: https://www.tklt.org/kwp

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Registration is requested but not required. You may bring cash or a check to the event, or pay ahead of time. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-with-a-forester-tickets-306992782677

 

Mushroom Log Inoculation, Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dandelion Spring Farm, Bowdoinham; $40
Have you been looking for a way to level up and diversify your garden? Maybe you have a shady, soggy section in your yard that isn’t suited to vegetables? If this sounds like you, learning to be a mushroom farmer with North Spore is the answer! The focus of this class will be to educate participants on how to inoculate logs with mushroom spawn and also how to make a mushroom bed!

We will explore fundamental principles of mushroom cultivation, discuss the many benefits of growing mushrooms, learn about various species and their growth parameters, and of course, create mushroom logs and a mushroom bed! Every participant will be able to take the log they inoculate home to care for and produce tasty mushrooms!

*Power tools will be used so this class might not be suitable for children under 12.

Registration is required. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-log-inoculation-workshop-tickets-306490219497

Earth Day Celebration, Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Maine Outdoor Wellness Center, Turner; Free to Attend
Celebrate Earth Day with a day of activities, presentations, and demonstrations at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center!

Nezinscot Farm and AVSWCD are partnering up to create a day of celebration of the earth. There will be something for everyone!  Mushroom walks, children’s activities, herbal foot soaks, discussions on herbalism and beekeeping, and a chance to participate in installing the first pollinator garden at the Wellness Center with Permatours! Learn how to sheet mulch and other important permaculture practices! Join us for just one activity or stay for the whole day!

**Some events and activities may require payment to attend or participate. To view the full schedule and learn more about the activities for the day, and to sign up for specific activities, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18K4_DelLQhPd3DyghdAx4Memos3Z5aHPnYD-tbYUgEY/edit

AVSWCD loves to highlight everyone’s least favorite season. Wreath Making, Animals in Winter, Tracking, and Learning about Invasive Species, Permaculture, and Mushroom Cultivation have all been fun and successful programs this Winter. Thanks to the snow for giving us fresh animal tracks, thanks to Celebration Farm in Durham for giving us Balsam tips for our winter wreaths, and thanks to all program attendees for braving the elements in support of winter exploration and appreciation!

Welcome to our new Administrator ‘Tre’ !

We are so happy to welcome Tre to our AVSWCD community!

Tre (pronounced “Tree”!) is a native New Englander who has lived in CT, RI, MA, and now Maine. She wonders what took her so long to get to this amazing state that she now calls home. Tre has a BS degree in Nutrition from the University of CT and a Master of Public Health degree with a focus on community health education and environmental public health. She has worked as a Medical Technologist in hospital and research settings and has also taken on numerous entrepreneurial ventures where she has acquired many useful administrative skills. She is a University of RI certified Master Gardener who enjoys working with medicinal herbs, hiking, kayaking, vermicomposting with her favorite red wigglers, biking, camping, and hanging out with her grandchildren. We are thankful for her organizational skills, her friendly disposition, and her willingness to get stuff done!  Welcome, Tre!

Please check out our Annual Plant Sale on our website! Get a jump on your vegetable and perennial gardens this year and order ahead! Pickup at Gammon Nursery in Auburn in late May. Check our website (http://www.androscogginswcd.org/plant-sale.html) for the full plant list and order form!

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