Forestry Programs

July 2026
Old growth forest in Maine

Natural Communities Webinar: Forest Structure, Shade & Summer Ecology

Forest Structure, Shade & Summer Ecology By midsummer, Maine forests reach peak canopy development. This webinar examines forest interior plant communities, focusing on how light availability, soil moisture, and vertical structure shape understory vegetation. Participants will explore shade-tolerant species, ferns, and forest herbs, and learn how to read forest composition beyond dominant trees. The session […]
08 Jul
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Old growth forest in Maine

Natural Communities Visit: Interior Forests & Understory Communities (Northern Maine)

Following the July 8 Natural Communities webinar, step into a mature forest to experience the cool, layered environment of the forest interior. Learn to identify understory plants, observe differences in canopy density, and explore how subtle changes in topography and soils influence plant communities. This walk focuses on slowing down, noticing patterns, and interpreting the […]
09 Jul
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Old growth forest in Maine

Natural Communities Walk: Interior Forests & Understory Communities (Southern Maine)

Following the July 8 Natural Communities webinar, step into a mature forest to experience the cool, layered environment of the forest interior. Learn to identify understory plants, observe differences in canopy density, and explore how subtle changes in topography and soils influence plant communities. This walk focuses on slowing down, noticing patterns, and interpreting the […]
09 Jul
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Ash Seed Collection

Emerald Ash Borer Community Science Webinar

This webinar will introduce several community science opportunities associated with ash producing seed and will precede field workshops at Fields Pond in Holden on August 13 and Gilsland Farm in Falmouth on August 20. Offered in collaboration with Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik   This program will be recorded […]
15 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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August 2026
Maine Audubon Urban Forestry Education Specialist and arborist Jeff Tarling works to introduce biological controls designed to control Emerald Ash Borer on ash trees at Gilsland Farm.

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop at Fields Pond

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop Thursday, August 13, 4 pm Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. This is a collaboration with GMRI & APCAW
13 Aug
4:00 pm
Fields Pond - Holden
216 Fields Pond Rd. Holden, ME 04429
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Colleen Teerling, Entomologist, Maine Forest Service

Ash Monitoring Community Science Field Workshop

Join local staff and experts to practice finding ash trees, and documenting signs/symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer and seed collection sites. Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs […]
20 Aug
4:00 pm
Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
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