Location to be announced in early 2026. Rain date Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Woodland owners with 10+ acres of woodlands are invited to gather annually with a team of woodlands experts for a day of learning, lunch, and connections. Much of Maine’s forests are privately owned, and this event provides landowners with resources to help their woodlands thrive now and for years to come.
This day of celebration and education includes guided forest walks with local foresters, biologists, and conservationists, as well as time to network with other landowners. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with resource professionals to ask questions and discuss goals for their land. Lunch is provided.
Past Forestry Talks have included:
Please consider completing this Sebago Clean Waters survey to help us understand the needs and opinions of woodland owners. Thank you!
Note: this survey has been ongoing for a few years, and you may have completed it previously.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) focuses on the conservation of natural resources to ensure availability to future generations. NRCS is a non-regulatory agency that provides landowners with free technical assistance and advice. They works with farm and forest landowners to identify conservation concerns and provide solutions through voluntary conservation programs. Common technical assistance includes: resource assessment, practice design and resource monitoring. A local conservation planner will help you determine if financial assistance is right for you.
Learn more at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/maine
The Family Forest Carbon Program helps landowners with 30+ forested acres reach their goals by providing annual income, improving wildlife habitat, and increasing timber value. When you enroll, you’ll receive payments for implementing forest management practices that increase the carbon stored on your land. You’ll also receive an expert consultation from a forester, a forest management plan uniquely designed for your property and your goals, and ongoing expert and community support throughout your participation with the program. The Family Forest Carbon Program is perfect for landowners who are trying to preserve their woods by promoting the growth of native species, older and more mature forests, and increasing wildlife habitat
Visit the website to learn more and check your eligibility: FamilyForestCarbon.org
Have a question? Contact outreach@mainelakes.org
