2023 Annual Report Now Available

We are pleased to announce the publication of our 2023 Annual Report. Click here to browse the interesting news from our year. You will find the following:

• Summary of our work in 2023: education, community, and conservation assistance work we completed.

• 2023 Financial report.

• Updates about staffing changes for our office and the NRCS Belfast Field Office; plus opportunities for paid and volunteer positions!

• Fun articles from staff and guest contributors! Including:

  • NRCS staff Peter Abello and Lindsay Johnston-Fennell contributed a “Conservation Spotlight” on no-till crop management.

  • Update about the completion of work at City Park Arboretum.

  • Profile about a fascinating visit with our 2023 Conservation Land Certification recipient, Shana Hanson, who achieved certification on two properties.

  • Summary of our Annual Meeting, and the Keynote Presentation by Maine State Horticulturist, Gary Fish (contributed by Board Treasurer Gene Randall & volunteer Marianne McKinney).

  • Article about the Conservationist of the Year recipient, Friends of Lake Winnecook.

  • After the intense storm activity this winter, we added a piece about local impacts experienced by Board members and the need to prepare for increasing impacts of climate change.

  • News item about rollout of our new digital resource: the 1939 series of Waldo County Aerial Photos (contributed by Board Secretary Drew Laughland)

  • Upcoming Events including our Tree/Shrub Sale in May 2024.

  • Thanks and Acknowledgements to Sponsors, Friends and Partners!

We hope you enjoy browsing these articles, and hope to see you at some of our events in 2024! Let us know if you need our assistance with any natural resource and conservation services!