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Open Farm Day

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 27, 2025
Location: Statewide
Event Type: Special Event

We celebrate Maine agriculture year-round, and Open Farm Day is an extra special day to visit a farm and discover more ways to enjoy farm products year-round! Maine's Open Farm Day gives visitors the chance to explore host farms throughout the state on the fourth Sunday in July rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.

Contact Email: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov
Website: https://www.realmaine.com/

Houlton Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.

Website: http://www.houltonfair.org/

Ossipee Valley Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.

Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/

Waterford World's Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits

Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org/

Bangor State Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 24, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.

Website: https://www.bangorstatefair.com/

Northern Maine Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 26, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.

Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/

Monmouth Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.

Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/

Skowhegan State Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 7, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.

Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com

Union Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.

Website: http://www.unionfair.org/

Acton Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway

Website: http://www.actonfair.net/

Piscataquis Valley Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.

Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/

Windsor Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.

Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/

Blue Hill Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.

Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/

Harmony Free Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.

Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/

Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/clintonllionsfair/

Litchfield Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/

Oxford County Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.

Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/

New Portland Lion's Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.

Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/

Farmington Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 14, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.

Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org

Common Ground Country Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair

A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.

Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair

Cumberland Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.

Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com

Fryeburg Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.

Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/

Topsham Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 3, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair

Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.

Website: http://www.topshamfair.net

Washington County Fair

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair

Website: http://www.washingtoncountyfairmaine.com

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

Public Comment on Chapter 3: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 4, 2025 - July 3, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households. It's a partnership between the USDA, states, and local organizations like food banks, distributing USDA-purchased foods to eligible recipients. The Maine TEFAP Fund, as outlined in Section 4, is established as a non-lapsing fund to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Money in the fund must be expended as allocated by the Legislature to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the department. The fund may receive money from any source, including grants, gifts, bequests, and donations. The rule will establish the purpose and acceptable uses of the fund, as well as protocols for grant submission, including content and timelines.

COMMENT DEADLINE: 7/3/2025, Send comments to the contact below.

6/23/2025 Public Hearing Information

Contact Name: Gustav Nelson
Contact Phone: 207-287-7513
Contact Email: gustav.nelson@maine.gov

Related Documents: Fact Sheet (PDF)

Proposed Draft Rules (PDF)

Public Hearing on Proposed Draft Rulemaking for Chapter 3: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program

Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04330, Room 101 OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Comment, Public Meeting/Hearing

COMMENT DEADLINE: 7/3/2025

Contact Name: Gustav Nelson
Contact Phone: 207-287-7513
Contact Email: gustav.nelson@maine.gov

Related Documents: Fact Sheet (PDF)

Proposed Rulemaking (PDF)

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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

Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: July 22, 2025
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 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Join on Microsoft Teams

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 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Join on Microsoft Teams

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 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Join on Microsoft Teams

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

Maine Milk Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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: February 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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: 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 Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

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

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: July 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

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

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

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

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

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

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

Soils: Truth, Myth, and Snake Oil

Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, ME 04843
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Dr. Matt Boucher, the State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, for an open-ended discussion about soils. Discern fact from fiction, learn about what soils need to be a fully functioning ecosystem, and talk through how you can build soil health on your own.

Contact Email: matthew.boucher@maine.gov

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

Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bangor, ME
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

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

Tree ID and Woods Walks Series - Dallas Plt

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Saddleback Spur of Fly Rod Crosby Trail, Dallas Plt.
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport, a second-generation forester passionate about forest health and education, will lead participants. The walks are designed to connect community members with Maine's forests and provide practical knowledge about tree identification and land stewardship. These walks are perfect for nature enthusiasts, landowners, and families looking to deepen their connection to the forest. Participants will gain valuable skills in tree identification, learn about the benefits of active forest management, and discover resources available for landowners through the Maine Forest Service.

REGISTER - limit 20 people

Tree ID and Woods Walks Series - Madrid Twp

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Perham Stream Birding Trail. Madrid Twp.
Event Type: Workshop/Training

REGISTER - limit 20 people

Invasive Plant Educational Workshop - Dover-Foxcroft

Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Congregational Church, 824 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Participants will learn about Invasive plant biology, ecological impacts, identification, fundamental concepts of invasive plant management and related state and federal programs in classroom and field settings.

Each participant will receive an Invasive Plant Field Guide and lunch

(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)

Register (Registration is required and will close on July 15, 2025.)

Contact Name: Nick Rowley
Contact Phone: 207-778-4650
Contact Email: nicholas.rowley@maine.edu
Cost: $30 (Includes a copy of the Invasive Plants Field Guide and lunch.)
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and the Maine Forest Service (MFS)

Invasive Plant Educational Workshop - Houlton

Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street, Houlton, Maine 04730
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Each participant will receive an Invasive Plant Field Guide and lunch

(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)

Register (Registration is required and will close on July 29, 2025.)

Invasive Plant Educational Workshop - Dayton

Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Andy's Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton, Maine 04005
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Each participant will receive an Invasive Plant Field Guide and lunch

(Outdoor Identification sessions will be held rain or shine, so plan accordingly.)

Register (Registration is required and will close on September 2, 2025.)

LUPC Commission Meeting

Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Meetings
Date: June 11, 2025
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

Meeting Audio

Mammal Track-Plaster Casts & Drawing with Jocelyn Hubbell, Bureau Naturalist, at Reid State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 375 Seguinland Road, Georgetown, ME 04548
State Park: Reid
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Meet at the pavilion. Jocelyn will teach how to make a plaster mammal track that you get to keep, draw animal tracks, and about animal signs.

Contact Name: Haylee Parsons
Contact Phone: 207-371-2303
Contact Email: haylee.parsons@maine.gov
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free

Related Documents: June Programs at Reid State Park (170 KB)

Bald Rock Trail Rehabilitation at Camden Hills State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 10, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Volunteer, Workshop/Training

Most weekdays starting the second week in June. Time to be determined. Join Camden Hills State Park Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI and to sign up contact camdentrails@gmail.com

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Contact Email: camdentrails@gmail.com
Cost: Free for pre-registered volunteers.

Ranger-led Scenic & Historic Hike at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Indian Bar Road, Harborside
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Nature Exploration, History/Historical

Join park staff for a three-mile walk through old estate ruins and along the shore on a moderate hike suitable for all ages. We will pause at scenic and historic locations on this leisurely lollipop-type hike. Bring proper footwear and a camera. This event will be rain or shine (unless there is lightning in the area) and will last approximately two hours. Wear sturdy footwear. Meet at the Backshore Trailhead parking area along Indian Bar Road on Cape Rosier in Brooksville. (Three Miles Off Route 176)

Contact Name: Charlie Cannon
Contact Phone: 207- 326-4012
Contact Email: charles.cannon@maine.gov
Cost: Programs are free; no entry fee is charged.

Related Documents: June Programs at Holbrook Island Sanctuary (156 KB)

Jazz in the Park- with Bobby Cleveland and Ron Corl at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Indian Bar Road, Harborside
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type:

Bring a picnic, lawn chair, or blanket for some light tunes on the big lawn above the Indian Bar beaches. Bobby Cleveland and Ron Corl will perform Americana, Rock, and Jazz favorites during this hour-long performance. Enjoy the melodies here on a Friday evening with us, and let the music carry you into the weekend. Leashed pets are welcome. Program may be canceled due to continuous rain, or lightning in the area.

Meet at the big lawn above the Indian Bar beaches.

Contact Name: Charlie Cannon
Contact Phone: 207- 326-4012
Contact Email: charles.cannon@maine.gov
Cost: Programs are free; no entry fee is charged.

Related Documents: June Programs at Holbrook Island Sanctuary (156 KB)

Maine State Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting

Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Carol Gauthier
Contact Phone: (207) 287-3221
Contact Email: carol.gauthier@maine.gov

Related Documents: Agenda

Adopt a Tree at Range Pond State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration

In this activity, families will "adopt" a tree at the park, deepening their awareness of individual trees over time and encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of their local environment. On your next trip to the park, visit your tree and write down how the tree looks, feels, and smells to describe how your tree is changing. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this one hour program.

Meet at 2:45 at the at the flagpole near the park bath-houses.

Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free

Related Documents: June Programs at Range Pond State Park (158 KB)

Forest Bathing at Range Pond State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.

Meet at 1:45 PM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.

Related Documents: June Programs at Range Pond State Park (158 KB)

Wildlife that Lives Here at Range Pond State Park

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 29, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration

Join the Park Manager as he shares the secrets of all the animals he gets to encounter living in the park year round. The park is more than just the beach and playgrounds, it's truly a wild place where many different animals chose to live. Join Park Manager Chris for a one-hour chat and share your wildlife sightings at the park.

Meet at 3:45 at the flagpole near the park bath-houses. Please dress for the weather and use tick and black fly protection. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.

Related Documents: June Programs at Range Pond State Park (158 KB)

Public Comment for Chapters 2 and 10: Short-Term Rentals

Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: June 4, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is proposing rules regarding short-term rental of residential properties in the Commission's service area. The proposed amendments to Chapter 2 include a definition of short-term rental and clarify or update related definitions. The proposed amendments to Chapter 10 include the addition of short-term rental as a use listing in subdistricts where single-family residential dwellings are allowed and a new standard requiring the owner of a short-term rental to notify the Commission of the activity.

Public hearing: None scheduled Public noticed: June 4, 2025 Comment deadline: July 21, 2025 Rebuttal comment deadline: August 4, 2025

Contact Name: Tim Carr
Contact Phone: (207) 592-4129
Contact Email: tim.carr@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml

Chapter 17 - Reestablishment of Commission Jurisdiction Highland Plantation

Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: June 4, 2025 - July 7, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is proposing rules to reestablish land use regulatory authority in Highland Plantation. On April 26, 2025, at an annual meeting of the plantation, Highland Plantation voted to repeal its comprehensive plan and land use ordinance. Pursuant to 12 M.R.S. 685-A(4-A)(B)(1), the Maine Land Use Planning Commission is required to reestablish its jurisdiction (land use regulatory authority and responsibility) over Highland Plantation. In order to provide time to prepare and seek community feedback on an updated Land Use Guidance Map for Highland Plantation, this rulemaking also proposes to adopt the Land Use Guidance Map for Highland Plantation that was in effect prior to the 2016 transfer of authority. This rulemaking also includes other clerical edits, including but not limited to revision of the rule title, updating of statutory citations, and minor rule format changes.

Public hearing: None scheduled Public noticed: June 4, 2025 Comment deadline: July 7, 2025

Contact Name: Stacy Benjamin
Contact Phone: (207) 441-3761
Contact Email: stacy.benjamin@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml

Ash Tree Woodland Walk - Union

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pool Preserve, Sennebec Road, Union, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and Maine Forest Service for an ash tree focused woodland walk. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will provide instructions on identifying ash species. Maine Forest Service Entomologist Colleen Teerling will present ways to identify emerald ash borer, management strategies for ash forests, and treatment options. Woodland stewards and appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maine's ash species trees, practical tree identification skills, an understanding of emerald ash borer, treatments, and insights into stewarding a healthy ash forest. Please come prepared for a mile hike. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and bring your insect repellent of choice. Join us for a woodland walk!

Directions & Parking: From Route 17 in Union, travel one mile north on Sennebec Road to a dirt road on the left (see map). Drive down the dirt road to its end and park beyond the entrance to the driveway into the small gravel pit. At times, the dirt road is chained, so please park on the shoulder there and walk down the dirt road to the property.

Tree ID Walk - Appleton

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 25, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Appleton Preserve, 265 Camden Road, Appleton, Maine 04862
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Forest Service for an exploration of Appleton Preserve. Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead tree identification on this guided hike. Participants will learn to identify tree species by looking at form, branching arrangement, buds, bark, and present foliage. Woodland appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maine's native trees, practical tree identification skills, and insights into forest stewardship. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and bring your insect repellent of choice. Join us for a guided tree identification walk!

Directions & Parking: From the intersection of Routes 131 and 105 in Appleton, go east on Route 105 for mile. Parking is available at the ME Inland Fisheries & Wildlife gravel lot on the right, just before the bridge across the Georges River. Please do not park in the Blue Crow Studio driveway or use it as a turnaround!

Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: July 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical

Come one, come all to become a history detective and experience archeology first hand at Colonial Pemaquid Historic Site. Each participant will unearth and assemble mysterious artifacts, and then determine their use and history while learning the skills of an archaeologist. Participants will also receive a Junior Archaeologist certificate and photograph of their completed find. The program is designed for youth, ages 5 to 14, but all ages are welcome.

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-677-2423
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $3.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $4.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free

Related Documents: Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid (476 KB)

Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid

Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical

Rain date is August 10.

Related Documents: Kids Dig Colonial Pemaquid (634 KB)

Wayne Forestry Forum Saturday

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd, Wayne, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training

The Wayne Conservation Commission will host a forestry presentation and field tour to discuss forest management and ways to promote healthy forests in the town of Wayne. Presenters include Julie Davenport, Maine Forest Service District Forester and Joe Stevenson, licensed consulting forester. The program will be an opportunity to learn about the make up, ecology, and management of the forests in the town and discuss the importance of wildlife habitat and protection of special areas, as well as the impacts forests face from climate change. This is a free event. Meet at the Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Rd, Wayne. The first part will be a presentation at the church followed by a tour of five town parcels.

Contact Phone: (207) 557-0128

Field tour: Conservation challenges and management decision making in Maine's coastal forests - Surry

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Surry Forest, Surry, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Join this field tour to learn about:

How heat and drought are impacting tree regeneration in Maine
Recent experimental plantings and food-forest restoration initiatives
How measuring tree growth can inform decision making
Management approaches to restore and promote healthy and resilient coastal forest communities

View full agenda

SAF CFE Pending

This work is supported by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, University of Maine, USDA, Northeastern States Research Cooperative, the Maine Community Foundation.

Contact Email: jay.wason@maine.edu
Cost: The event is free but RSVP by July 10th here

Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting

Bureau / Program: Allagash-Wilderness-Waterway-Advisory-Council
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: In person at 18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building, Room 109, Augusta and via Microsoft TEAMS
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing

Contact Name: Mark Deroche, AWW Superintendent
Contact Phone: 207-695-2169
Contact Email: Mark.Deroche@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/get_involved/advisory_councils/allagash_wilderness_waterway.shtml

Related Documents: Meeting Agenda and Teams Link