Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10am-4pm
@ Wildlands, Half Mile Field, Don Fish Road, Orland
An event focused on learning effective strategies to preserve ash and its unique cultural and ecological value, featuring expert talks and live Wabanaki basketmaking demos.
Registration and more info at greatpondtrust.org
Gate Opens at 9:30 am | BYO Lunch – Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Presented by Great Pond Trust & APCAW, in partnership with Downeast Audubon and Native Gardens of Blue Hill
Schedule:
10:00 AM Welcome & introduction to Indigenous history of this place
10:30 AM Basics of ash significance and ID
10:45 AM Flash talks on management approaches including:
– Biocontrol
– Chemical insecticides
– Ecological forestry
– Lingering ash and resistance breeding programs
12:00 PM Bring your own lunch
12:30 PM Wabanaki brown ash pounding demonstrations
2-4 PM Optional forest walk to practice ash ID & seed collection
Schedule subject to change.