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 A series of flash talks from experts on topics including:
-Cultural significance of ash trees & IDing ash species
-Ash preservation values
-Maine Forest Service’s monitoring, biocontrol, and chemical treatment programs
-Ash forestry & silviculture
-Bangor’s ash management plan
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.