Shrub Pruning Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft

Join Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and UMaine Cooperative Extension for an in-person pruning workshop that combines an indoor overview of best practices with outdoor, hands-on instruction. Participants will learn practical pruning techniques for shrubs while working directly with experienced instructors in a small-group setting.

Date: April 11, 1-3 p.m. (inclement weather date April 12, same time)
Location: Law Farm Nature Trails, Lee Cemetery Road, Dover-Foxcroft
Cost: $20/person

Registration deadline: April 9, Register here!

What to Expect:
The session will begin at the Law Farm Outdoor Classroom (approximately 45 minutes) with an overview of pruning principles, tools, and safety considerations. The remainder of the program will take place outdoors, where participants will view a field demonstration and practice pruning techniques under guided instruction.

What to Wear:
Dress for the weather; a little over one hour will be spent outdoors and the classroom portion will be in an unheated building
Closed-toe shoes are required

What to Bring:
Eye protection and work gloves
Tools will be available to borrow and participants are encouraged not to purchase tools specifically for this class. Tool types and recommended features will be discussed during the session.

This program is hosted in collaboration with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact katherine.garland@maine.edu or 207.942.7396.