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* Landowner 102 Adult Education Course - Houlton [ #link_1 ]
* Stream Smart Training Phase 1 – Thorndike [ #link_2 ]
* Stream Smart Training Phase 1 – Thomaston [ #link_3 ]

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Landowner 102 Adult Education Course - Houlton

*Bureau / Program:* Maine Forest Service  

*Date:* April 2, 2025 - April 30, 2025 

*Time:* 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

*Location:* Houlton High School Library 7 Bird St. Houlton, ME 04730 

*Event Type:* Workshop/Training 

If you are a landowner who is looking to take an active role in forest management on your property, this free course is for you! Join Maine Forest Service District Forester, Lauren Ouellette, *Wednesday evenings (April 2, 9, 16, & 30) *from 6PM to 8:30PM. Registration is free, but mandatory as space is limited! 

Topics that will be covered include: 


* Executing a Timber Harvest 

* Silviculture 

* Managing your property for Maine Big Game species 

* Timber Tax Treatment 

* Estate Planning 

* Invasive & Treatment 

* Landowner Relation's 

* Tree Identification & Forest Products 

Registration [ [link removed] ]

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Stream Smart Training Phase 1 – Thorndike

*Bureau/Program:* Maine Audubon 

*Date:* March 26, 2025 

*Time:* 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

*Location:* Thorndike Town Hall, 125 Mt View Rd, Thorndike 

This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for road-stream crossings. This half-day introductory workshop provide training for professionals to expand the local knowledge base on how to include aquatic organism passage and higher storm volume capacity when designing stream/road crossings.  

Applying the Stream Smart principles to road crossings can help connect and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while protecting roads and public safety. Stream Smart crossings can also help towns prepare for the large and frequent storm events that have been washing out roads around the state and the northeast. 

Learn about: 


* We will cover road-stream crossing projects from site assessment to permitting and installation. 

* Emphasis is on maintaining and restoring aquatic habitat and economic values of the stream. 

* Workshop presenters include professionals from state and federal agencies and statewide non-profits. 

* Participants can receive recertification credit for Maine DEP's Voluntary Contractor Certification Program. 

Registration is mandatory. Registration is free for all Waldo County Municipalities and $35 for all other participants. 

*Contact Email:* [email protected] 

*Contact Phone:* 207-781-2330 ext. 219 

Registration [ [link removed] ]

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Stream Smart Training Phase 1 – Thomaston

*Bureau/Program:* Maine Audubon 

*Date:* April 29, 2025 

*Time:* 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

*Location:* Lura Libby Room, Thomaston Municipal Building, 13 Valley Street, Thomaston 

This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for road-stream crossings. This half-day introductory workshop provide training for professionals to expand the local knowledge base on how to include aquatic organism passage and higher storm volume capacity when designing stream/road crossings.  

Applying the Stream Smart principles to road crossings can help connect and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while protecting roads and public safety. Stream Smart crossings can also help towns prepare for the large and frequent storm events that have been washing out roads around the state and the northeast. 

Learn about: 


* We will cover road-stream crossing projects from site assessment to permitting and installation. 

* Emphasis is on maintaining and restoring aquatic habitat and economic values of the stream. 

* Workshop presenters include professionals from state and federal agencies and statewide non-profits. 

* Participants can receive recertification credit for Maine DEP's Voluntary Contractor Certification Program. 

Registration is mandatory. Registration is free for all Knox County Municipalities and $35 for all other participants. 

*Contact Email:* [email protected] 

*Contact Phone:* 207-781-2330 ext. 219  

Registration [ [link removed] ]



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