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Upcoming Events
November 24, 2021: Managing Woodlands for Wildlife
Date: November 24, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Joe Roy for a tour of a 50-acre woodland whose owner is interested in managing the property for wildlife habitat. The program will discuss the makeup of the woods, the practices that can enhance wildlife activity, and opportunities that the IF&W program Beginning with Habitat can offer to help landowners develop management plans that reflect their wildlife priorities.
Organization/Partners: Maine Woodland Owners
Location: Allen Woodlands, Hampshire St, Hiram, ME
Additional Info: FMI: Jenn Hicks Jenn@mainewoodlandonwers.org (207) 626-0005
Past Events
April 24, 2024: Coastal Habitat Conservation for Climate Resilience (for coastal communities)
Corinne Michaud-LeBlanc, Climate Coordinator for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's Beginning with Habitat program will provide an overview of conservation planning tools and strategies for a changing climate, and suggestions for how to use them. This presentation will highlight salt marsh ecosystems and salt marsh sparrows. Pete Slovinsky, Marine Geologist with Maine Geological Survey, will discuss how climate change is impacting vulnerable dune habitat in the state, and recommend conservation actions for communities with this habitat.
Please join us for this free Zoom event focused on long-term planning tools and strategies that support natural solutions for resilient habitat. These virtual Casco Bay Coastal Academy (CBCA) workshops are brought to you by Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Maine Sea Grant, and R1CC. CBCA aims to build the knowledge base of municipal board members and staff about critical coastal issues and provide skills training to support their project planning and implementation. The workshops are especially targeted to municipal staff, volunteer committee members, community leaders, and organizations providing services to municipalities. Everyone is welcome!
Organization/Partners: Casco Bay Coastal Academy
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Additional Info: Watch Recording of Presentation
May 8, 2024: Inland Habitat Conservation for Climate Resilience (for inland communities)
Corinne Michaud-LeBlanc and Joe Roy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's Beginning with Habitat program will provide an overview of conservation planning tools and strategies for a changing climate, suggestions for how to use them, and community case studies. This presentation will highlight brook trout, inland flooding, aquatic connectivity, and landscape connectivity.
Please join us for this free Zoom event focused on long-term planning tools and strategies that support natural solutions for resilient habitat. These virtual Casco Bay Coastal Academy (CBCA) workshops are brought to you by Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Maine Sea Grant, and R1CC. CBCA aims to build the knowledge base of municipal board members and staff about critical coastal issues and provide skills training to support their project planning and implementation. The workshops are especially targeted to municipal staff, volunteer committee members, community leaders, and organizations providing services to municipalities. Everyone is welcome!
Organization/Partners: Casco Bay Coastal Academy
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Additional Info: Watch Recording of Presentation
May 22, 2024: Lunch & Learn - What is Beginning with Habitat (BwH) and How Can BwH Support Your Comprehensive Planning Process?
Learn how to use BwH tools & services for effective decision making and planning in your own home town.
This lunch & learn webinar will be divided into two-parts. In the first half of the session, we will introduce our program and share tools and services designed for municipalities. In the second part of the webinar, we will reserve time for Q&A. We want to hear from you and learn about your questions and needs.
If you have any questions before or after the event, please reach out to Amy at amy.dowley@maine.gov
Organization/Partners:
Location: Virtual (Teams)
Additional Info: View recording of Lunch & Learn