Upcoming Events

Invasive Species Walk & Talk
Mar
21

Invasive Species Walk & Talk

  • Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Participants should be able to traverse up to a mile of uneven walking trails that may covered in storm weather elements (snow, ice, rain, leaves, etc.). Please dress accordingly to outside conditions. 

This workshop is intended for landowners interested in learning about backyard invasive plants and invasive pest species. Topics covered will include how to identify invasive species, their history, their impacts, and how you can manage and eradicate them.

Kristie Munson, CCSWCD's Educator, will be leading this workshop. Kristie has dual Master of Education and Master of Science degrees in Environmental Education and Resource Management of a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. Kristie has extensive experience in invasive species management and helps provide urban agriculture technical assistance services when she isn't providing lessons in the local schools or conducting workshops. 

This workshop is partially funded through a National Association of Conservation District's  Urban Agriculture Technical Assistance Grant. 

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YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy
Apr
23

YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy

Heathy Lawn Care Made Easy: Do you want a lawn that’s safe for families, pets, and the environment while saving time and money? Learn how to build healthy soil for healthy lawn with tips on fertilizing, weed and pest management, watering, renovating an unhealthy lawn, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join us!

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YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes
Apr
28

YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes

From Lawns to Landscapes: Learn how to swap your lawn and associated maintenance for pollinator gardens, vegetative buffers, edible landscapes, groundcovers, rain gardens, and other natural landscapes you can choose from to make your yard work for you.

Please register: https://dyersaco.librarycalendar.com/event/yardscaping-lawns-landscapes-workshop-1801

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YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy
May
5

YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy

Heathy Lawn Care Made Easy: Do you want a lawn that’s safe for families, pets, and the environment while saving time and money? Learn how to build healthy soil for healthy lawn with tips on fertilizing, weed and pest management, watering, renovating an unhealthy lawn, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join us!

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May ISWG Meeting
May
21

May ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes
Jun
11

YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes

From Lawns to Landscapes: Learn how to swap your lawn and associated maintenance for pollinator gardens, vegetative buffers, edible landscapes, groundcovers, rain gardens, and other natural landscapes you can choose from to make your yard work for you.

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July ISWG Meeting
Jul
16

July ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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September ISWG Meeting
Sep
17

September ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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November ISWG Meeting
Nov
19

November ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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March ISWG Meeting
Mar
19

March ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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January ISWG Meeting
Jan
15

January ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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November ISWG Meeting
Nov
20

November ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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Cape Elizabeth Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Nov
8

Cape Elizabeth Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Protect our soil and water resources by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at a community collection event!

The Cape Elizabeth Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is open to residents only.

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South Portland Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Oct
11

South Portland Household Hazardous Waste Collection

  • 929 Highland Avenue South Portland, ME, 04106 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Protect our soil and water resources by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at a community collection event!

The South Portland Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is open to residents only.

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Westbrook Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Oct
11

Westbrook Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Protect our soil and water resources by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at a community collection event!

The Westbrook Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is open to residents only.

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Sustainable Scarborough Day
Oct
5

Sustainable Scarborough Day

  • 20 Quentin Drive Scarborough, ME, 04074 United States (map)
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Sustainable Scarborough Day

Sunday, October 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm

Wentworth School, 20 Quentin Drive, Scarborough

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YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy
Sep
24

YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy

Learn how to build healthy soil for healthy lawn with tips on fertilizing, weed and pest management, watering, renovating an unhealthy lawn, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join us!

This class is compatible with Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Portland, and South Portland ordinances.

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September ISWG Meeting
Sep
18

September ISWG Meeting

  • Westbrook Housing Authority Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Interlocal Stormwater Working Group meets on the third Thursday every other month to discuss stormwater issues. If interested in attending the ISWG meeting, please contact us for the meeting information.

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Saco Bark in the Park
Sep
13

Saco Bark in the Park

Saco Bark in the Park

Saturday, September 13th from 12:00-4:00pm

Fairfield School, 75 Beach Street, Saco

 

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Maine DEP Winter Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion Workshop
Sep
11

Maine DEP Winter Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion Workshop

  • Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This program will explore the options available for performing soil disturbance in the winter as well as highlighting the regulations that contractors need to comply with when performing winter work.

This class qualifies for 4 hours of Continuing Education Credit for individuals Certified in Erosion Control Practices by Maine DEP.

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