Check out photos and videos of our work this summer at https://www.instagram.com/waldocountysoilandwater/. You can download the Instagram app on your phone to view our posts as well.
Announcing Our Summer Series: Love Our Lakes
If you own a shoreline property or are interested in water quality and healthy lakes, join Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for a series on caring for our local lakes. Lakes and large ponds in Waldo County support shoreline camps and residences, recreational boating and fishing and other activities. These activities also have the potential to create challenges in maintaining water quality. Sediment and nutrient increases can create potential for algal blooms and other problems which can impact fish and wildlife, water clarity, recreation, lake aesthetics, property values and human health. The free series will be on Friday evenings in June and July in the Swan Lake watershed and held at the Kermit S Nickerson School in Swanville and North Searsport United Methodist Church, Searsport from 3:30pm to 5pm. Save the dates!
Session 1: June 14th Lakes 101: (Optional in-depth session extends to 6:30) Kermit S Nickerson School, Swanville
Session 2: June 28th Septic System Care and Maintenance, and a Bit About Soils Kermit S Nickerson School
Session 3: July 12th Keeping Up Those Camp Roads North Searsport United Methodist Church, 751 Mt Ephraim Rd, Searsport, ME 04974
Session 4: July 26th Best Homeowner Practices to be LakeSmart, and Intro to LoonSmart : Learn how to keep your lake healthy and clear, and get 5 simple steps to promote loon health, habitat and chick survival. North Searsport United Methodist Church. Registration encouraged but not required, please register at info@mainelakessociety.org
Join us for a workshop on Forestry for Maine Birds May 23rd!
Wild bird species of Maine are currently facing many stresses that are causing their populations to decline. Many migratory birds are facing habitat loss in winter habitats and along their migratory routes. One thing we can do for birds is assure that they can find suitable places in our Maine woodlands to nest and raise young. What are the things we can do to make our woodlands suitable for a wide variety of birds to thrive? Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Audubon and the Maine Forest Service are offering a free outdoor workshop on Forestry for Maine Birds, on Thursday, May 23 from 12pm to 3pm, at the Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast. This fun, hands on session pairs teaches participants to assess forest habitat and consider management options that benefit forest songbirds in a variety of forest types. This workshop is for foresters, woodland owners, and members of the public who are interested in forest stewardship or are bird enthusiasts.
You will learn how to:
• Improve habitat for priority forest birds and a variety of other wildlife species
• Take care of your woodland
• Work with other forest management goals
• Enhance the value and enjoyment of Maine woodlands for many generations to come
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Please register by using the Maine Audubon portal at https://maineaudubon.
Now Available: Our Spring 2019 Newsletter
View our Spring 2019 Newsletter, with a complete list of our spring and early summer events.
2019 Plant Sale Catalog Now Available!
You can view our catalog and make your spring yard and garden plans here. The catalog is available by mail (contact us for a copy), or you can pick one up at our office. Previous plant sale customers will receive a mailed copy soon.
Online ordering now available here! (Or click on the Order tab at the top of the page.) A printable order form is also available at the end of the catalog.
PLEASE NOTE: The correct address for Farm in the Woods is farminthemainewoods@gmail.com, not as listed on the cover of the catalog.
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