University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and Maine Forest Service (MFS) will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Andy’s Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton.
This full-day event will include both classroom instruction and outdoor field sessions focused on invasive plant biology, identification, ecological impacts, and basic management strategies. This workshop is focused on maple producers. Presenters will include experts from UMaine Extension and its conservation partners.
The cost to attend is $30 per person, which includes a copy of the Maine Invasive Plants Field Guide. Participation is limited to 20 people to ensure an engaging, hands-on experience. Outdoor field sessions will be held rain or shine, so participants are encouraged to plan accordingly. Pesticide credits are anticipated.
Registration is required and will close on September 2, 2025. Visit the program webpage to register online. For questions, future workshop inquiries or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Nick Rowley at 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu.
