A two-day gathering at University of Maine, Orono, to inform people about current research about brown ash forests and reconvene the community of people who care for brown ash. We will hosted a community dinner on Indian Island on the night of October 8th. We had two days of discussions, talks, meals, and posters: You […]
A private landowner in Monticello, Maine has offered access for seed collection and Wabanaki cultural uses. Basketmakers, Tribal Nation staff, and Wabanaki Community Members are welcome to join us on September 13th to collect seed and for an open conversation about ash protection. If you're interested please be in touch with Ella McDonald ella.mcdonald@maine.edu
June 26th 1-4 pm | Topsham, ME | Registration link forthcoming What can land caretakers do in the face of EAB? The Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik will offer a training session for land trust staff and MLTN conference attendees about the various actions that can be taken to protect this culturally significant species […]
All are welcome to join in person or via Zoom! (Except EAB) 102 Nutting Hall Zoom Link: https://maine.zoom.us/j/8831290149?pwd=anJLTnFmbDQ3cWtjenA2MktKTDYzUT09 Password: 588768
We invite you to attend a panel discussion with the Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) featuring Tyler Everett, Emily Francis, and Ella McDonald in New Hampshire at the Museum […]
On January 11th, 2024, from 4-5:30 pm, The Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) and Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) and the Wild Seed Project will present on the current state of Ash Trees and […]
December 11th 1-2:30 pm | Watch the recording here We’re excited to offer an upcoming opportunity for “office hours” for those interested in ash protection across the region. On December […]
September 12th 1-4 pm| In person at UMaine, Orono | Registration is full, please contact ella.mcdonald@maine.edu if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Featuring Les Benedict, […]
August 7th 1-2 pm | Virtual on Zoom | Register here The virtual session will explore the question, why is it important to collect ash seeds? Attendees will leave with […]
June 26th 1-4 pm In Person Field Tour at University Forest, Orono, ME. Meet at University of Maine, Orono (Details to come). Register Here Tyler Everett has decided to offer […]
June 5th 1-2:30 pm | Virtual on Zoom. Access the recording here. Understand current efforts to study ash resilience in the face of emerald ash borer. State employees will introduce current information about the spread of EAB in the Northeast and discuss how land managers can support current management and monitoring efforts. Next, researchers discuss […]
May 2nd Virtual (3-4 pm via Zoom), unlimited attendance. Recording here. May 3rd In Person Field Tour (8:30-11:30 am site TBD), capped at 40 people. Register here for the field tour. Tyler Everett, of Mi’kmaq Nation, United South and Eastern Tribes Inc., Passamaquoddy Forestry Department, and UMaine PhD Student, will discuss the importance of land […]
April 3rd | 1-2:30 PM | Register Here Tune in to learn about the evolving cultural, economic, and economic relationships Wabanaki people have to brown ash. This session will feature Wabanaki speakers with a variety of experiences in efforts to protect and continue cultural relationships to brown ash, from Maine Indian Basketmaker's Alliance, to basketmakers, […]
