Winter Fun Day at Camden Hills State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event

The Maine State Park Ski & Snowshoe Trailer will be loaning cross-country ski and snowshoes, free with Special Event Park Admission, for youth and adults. Activities include a mammal tracking display, winter camping display, and a warming fire and hut. NOTE: the Ski & Snowshoe Trailer will also be at the park from 2/26 through 3/6 and 3/8 & 9. Regular Park Admission applies on these dates.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-0849
Website: https://www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free.

Related Documents:

Winter Fun Day at Camden Hills State Park flyer (PDF 600KB)

Videographer and Video Editor(s)

Bureau / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Date:
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer

Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.

MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.

Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.

In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.

We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!

Responsibilities

  • Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
  • Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
  • Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
  • Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
  • Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
  • Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
  • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
  • Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
  • Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
  • Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings

Qualifications

  • Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
  • Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
  • Effective communicator and troubleshooter
  • Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
  • Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility

To Get Involved

If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!

Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov

Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting (tentative)

Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov

Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting (tentative)

Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov

Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, AFFPIIF
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov

Introduction to Avenza Maps Workshop - Ellsworth

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Avenza Maps is a popular app used by outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, hikers, and professionals to navigate in the field, and record GPS data on a georeferenced pdf map. Avenza Maps uses your devices GPS location services to access your location, regardless of cell service. Avenza Maps can be used on Android, iOS, and Window devices. Geospatial PDF Maps are available from the Avenza Map Store, or you can import your own maps.

At this workshop participants will be introduced to Avenza Maps and some of its common uses. Topics covered during the workshop will include importing maps, collecting waypoints and tracks, measuring distance and area, and exporting data. A portion of the workshop will be indoors learning the basics of the app, and outside on the recreational trails where participants will have an opportunity to use the app in the field.

This workshop will be led by District Forester, Steve MacDonald with the Maine Forest Service.

This workshop will be limited to 20 participants. You can register for the event at https://www.woodlawnellsworth.org/event-details-registration/introduction-to-avenza-maps-workshop

Participants should bring their own device with the Avenza Maps app installed to use at the workshop.

Additional information will be sent via email about 1 week before the event and in the event of bad weather this event may be cancelled or postponed.

This event is free and is sponsored by Woodlawn Museum, the Maine Forest Service, and Maine Woodland Owners.

Participants should bring their own bagged lunch. There is a water bottle refilling station for people who bring their own water bottle.

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.

Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov

Hearing re Appeal of Pesticide Registration Denial

Bureau / Program: Board of Pesticides Control
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Room 101 of the Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine, 04330 OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is responsible for registering pesticides for use and distribution in the State of Maine. 7 M.R.S. 607 (2025). Nutricare USA LLC of Reston, Virginia, submitted a registration request for ZAPPP! Mosquito Stickers on March 20, 2025. On March 21, 2025, the BPC denied registration of this product. On April 1, 2025, Nutricare USA LLC made a timely request for an appeal hearing contesting the denial of registration for ZAPPP! Mosquito Stickers.

An Administrative Hearing will be held pursuant to 7 M.R.S. 609(1)(B) (2025) and will be governed by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. 9051-9065 (2025). The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control will hold a hearing on Nutricare USA LLC's request on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 of the Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine, 04330. The hearing will also take place via MSTEAMS.

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Related Documents:

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)

Ski & Snowshoe Trailers at Maine State Parks Winter 2026

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: January 24, 2026 - March 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Multiple parks; see attached flyer.
State Park: Other Location
Event Type: Special Event

The Maine State Parks Ski and Snowshoe Trailers will be visiting select State Parks during Winter 2026! Gear use is free with park admission. Note: 10 AM to 3:00 except Bradbury Mountain and Camden Hills State Parks. See their time listings on the attached flyer.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Cost: Free gear use with paid park admission.

Related Documents:

Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Schedule for Maine State Parks Winter 2026 (PDF 278KB)

Winter Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 299 Center Hill Road, Weld
State Park: Mt Blue
Event Type: Special Event

The Ski & Snowshoe Trailer will be loaning cross-country ski and snowshoe gear, with paid park Special Admission rate, for youth and adults. Set track will be provided. Ice skates will be on loan in the yurt next to the ice skating rink. Sliding and tote rides courtesy of the Weld Winter Wildcats on Center Hill. Includes a nature display in the yurt and a nature walk, an outdoor warming fire, a snowmobile exhibition featuring models from the 90s, and burgers and hot dogs will be for sale by the Weld Winter Wildcats. NOTE: The Ski and Snowshoe Trailer will be on-site on 3/1 too, and a nature program on 2/27 & 3/1. Regular Park admission applies on these dates.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 585-2261
Website: https://www.maine.gov/mountblue
Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free.

Related Documents:

Winter Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park flyer (PDF 600KB)

Winter Fun Day and Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Dates at Lily Bay State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: State Park Road, Beaver Cove. 9-miles north of Greenville on the east shore of Moosehead Lake.
State Park: Lily Bay
Event Type: Special Event

Join us for hot cocoa, marshmallows, and a warming fire, plus gear loans from the Maine State Parks Ski & Snowshoe Trailer, free with paid Special Event Park entry rate. NOTE: The Ski and Snowshoe Trailer will also be on-site from March 17-20 and March 22-30. Regular Park admission rates apply to these dates.

Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 695-2700
Website: https://www.maine.gov/lilybay
Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free.

Related Documents:

Winter Fun Day and Ski & Snowshoe Trailer Schedule at Lily Bay State Park (PDF)

Forestry Opportunities for Small Woodlot Owners in Washington County - Whitneyville

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Hillgrove Community Center, 42 S Main St, Whitneyville, ME 04654
Event Type: Workshop/Training

The Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District, alongside USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Woodland Owners, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), and Woodland Pulp LLC., are excited to announce the first of many forestry classes for Washington County landowners.

This event is FREE, and an informative, class-style opportunity for foresters to learn about what they can do with their land, while meeting experts who can help them achieve their goals. The event will be held in the Hillgrove Community Center, located in Whitneyville.

Topics and Experts are as follows:

  • Tools for Managing your Woodlot - Ernest Carle, Maine Woodland Owners
  • NRCS Forestry Opportunities- Jerry Barnes, NRCS
  • DACF opportunities - Steve MacDonald, Maine Forest Service

For more information, don't hesitate to contact us! We are available via phone at (207)271-4010, or email, at wacomeswcd@gmail.com.

Maine Farmland Action Plan Working Group Meeting

Bureau / Program: Farmland Action Plan
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 106, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Adam Bishop
Contact Phone: (207) 620-5983
Contact Email: Adam.R.Bishop@maine.gov

Related Documents:

Agenda & Zoom Registration (DOCX)

Date Change for Agriculture Fairs 2026-2029 Public Hearing

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

On February 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. virtually on Teams, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will hold a hearing pursuant to 7 M.R.S. Sections 83 and 84 and 01-001 CMR chs. 11 and 12. The purpose of the hearing is to take testimony and public comments regarding the petition for date changes for 2026 - 2029. This meeting will be held online only.

The Department has received a petition from: The Topsham Fair proposing to extend its licensed fair dates, opening two days earlier, correcting an error in their original application of dates for 2026-2029, proposing the following dates: August 9-16, 2026; August 8-15, 2027; August 6-13, 2028; and August 5-12, 2029.

Opportunity for Public Comment: The hearing will include the opportunity for members of the public to comment on the application and requested dates.

Opportunity to Intervene as an Interested Party: Pursuant to 01-001 CMR ch. 11, parties wishing to prepare and submit evidence and argument as an interested party may request that designation by signing up or contacting Kayla Jones, Agricultural Promotional Coordinator, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, or via email at MEAgfairs@maine.gov The Department will accept public comments after the hearing until noon on March 4, 2026.

The Commissioner will announce the fair dates by March 25, 2026. Submit public comments to Kayla Jones, Agricultural Promotional Coordinator, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, or via email at MEAgfairs@maine.gov.

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Jumping Worms in Maine (the worms you don't want to see in your gardens or forests!)

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Maine Forest Service Entomologist Brittany Schappach to learn about jumping worms in Maine, how to identify them, and current management practices. This session is free, open to the public, and is hosted by the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District. Register for this event on Zoom.

Winter Festival - Patten

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Patten Lumbermen's Museum, 61 Shin Pond Road, Patten, ME
Event Type: Special Event

Join us for an afternoon of winter exploration! Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the Maine Forest Service, and many others will have interactive stations that youth and their families can visit to learn all about winter ecology, recreation, safety, and more.

Activities include:

  • Family programs
  • Hands-on exploration
  • Snowmobile displays
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Warming fire
  • and so much more!

Cost: Free

Annual Forestry Night - Littleton

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowmobile Club, Wiley Rd. Littleton
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join us for an informative event tailored to loggers, foresters, and woodland owners interested in keeping working forests healthy and profitable. Learn about the MFS cost-share programs, and updates on current forest products markets. In addition, experts will share the latest information on forest pests and diseases.

Topics include:

Temporary Bridge Program for Loggers & Foresters

  • Cost share program for loggers and foresters to purchase wooden timber bridges at a discount.
Thomas Gilbert, Water Resource Specialist
Maine Forest Service, Forest Policy & Management



WoodsWISE Resilience Cost- Share Program
  • Learn about financial support to apply stewardship practices that increase the resilience of your forestland.
Nicole Rogers, Landowner Outreach Forester
Maine Forest Service, Forest Policy & Management



Economic Trends in the Maine Forest Industry

Eric Kingsley
Vice President, Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC



Forest Pests & Disease Update
  • Discuss current pests & diseases that threaten Maine's forests and updates about SBW & EAB programs.
Gabe LeMay, Entomologist II
Maine Forest Service, Forest Health & Monitoring


Credits

  • Master Logger: 3 credits
  • Certified Logging Professional: 4 credits
  • SAF: Pending

Forestry Night is part of Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District's Winter Ag School

Contact Name: Angela Wotton
Contact Phone: 207-254-4126
Contact Email: angela.wotton@me.nacdnet.net

Notice of Agency Rulemaking for PFAS Fund Rule Chapters 407 & 408

Bureau / Program: PFAS Fund
Date: February 19, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Event Type: Public Comment

On October 8, 2025, the DACF PFAS Fund published a notice of public rulemaking for nine rules (01-001 C.M.R. ch. 400-408). The purpose was to refine the rules to improve clarity, facilitate implementation of the PFAS Fund, and align the PFAS Fund's appeal procedures with DACF's appeal procedures defined in 01-001 C.M.R. ch. 8. Following a public hearing on October 28, 2025, and a public comment period that closed on November 7, 2025, DACF revised rule chapters 407 and 408 based on public input. The latest proposed changes are substantially different from the versions of rule chapters 407 and 408 that were published on October 8, 2025, and generally refine eligibility criteria for PFAS blood serum testing and mental health support services.

How to Submit Comments

Comments should be submitted to Beth Valentine, PFAS Fund Director, at beth.valentine@maine.gov or 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0022 by March 25, 2026.

Related Documents:

Notice of Agency Rulemaking (PDF)

Proposed Draft Rules (PDF)

Understanding Forest Carbon Offset Options - Skowhegan

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Andy Whitman from the Maine Forest Service to talk about options for forest carbon offsets. The presentation will be held at the Margaret Chase Smith Library at 56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, Maine 04976. Directions to the Library can be found here: https://www.mcslibrary.org/about

Andy's presentation, Understanding Forest Carbon Offset Options, will address the new opportunity that the forest carbon offset programs creates for land conservation organizations and family woodlot owners. This presentation will review the basic ecology of forest carbon, describe how forest carbon programs generally operate, and review key questions when considering carbon programs and enrollment.

Andy is the Climate and Carbon Specialist at the Maine Forest Service (MFS). He works with MFS District Foresters to provide science-based information to woodland owners about managing their woodlands for resilience to climate impacts and improving forest carbon storage while managing for their other woodland objectives. He has an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine at Orono and has worked as a research ecologist in tropical, temperate, and sub-boreal forests studying biodiversity, forest dynamics, forestry indicators, harvesting impacts, old-growth forests, and conservation practices. His lifetime passion has been on the sustainable management of forests for the benefit of humans and nature.

Budworm in Aroostook - Fort Kent

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: March 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Nadeau Hall, University of Maine Fort Kent, Fort Kent Maine 04743
Event Type: Special Event

Join us for an in-person presentation to learn and ask questions about spruce budworm biology & history, upcoming aerial applications planned in Fort Kent and surrounding areas this spring, and possible impacts for local community members, including temporary trail closures. This event is free and open to the public.

Budworm in Aroostook (PDF)

LUPC Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting, and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. It is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.

Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov

Related Documents:

Agenda with link to Meeting