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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Press Releases

78 Press Releases
  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Animal Welfare Advisory Council Subcommittee Meeting : Dog Licensing/Animal Control

    Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council Date: July 8, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Microsoft Teams Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy: To participate in public comment, each person must …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 03:28 GMT

    Monmouth Fair

    Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development Date: June 24, 2026 - June 27, 2026 Location: Monmouth, Maine Event Type: Fair A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events. Join Meeting Related Website

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 03:28 GMT

    Summer Solstice Woodland Walk - Cushing

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: June 22, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Langlais Art Preserve, 576 River Rd, Cushing, ME, 04563 Event Type: Workshop/Training Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Forest Service District Forester …

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  • Published on June 21, 2026 - 11:36 GMT

    Ranger Hike at Quoddy Head State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: June 21, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Off Route 189 at the eastern end of South Lubec Road State Park: Quoddy Head Event Type: Nature Exploration Hike along the varied trails of Quoddy Head with a Park Ranger and …

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  • Published on June 21, 2026 - 11:36 GMT

    They Eat Trees, Don't They? at Quoddy Head State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: June 21, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Off Route 189 at the eastern end of South Lubec Road State Park: Quoddy Head Event Type: Nature Exploration Join a Quoddy Head Park Ranger as we get a hands-on appreciation for …

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  • Published on June 20, 2026 - 06:42 GMT

    Seaweeds of Maine at Quoddy Head State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: June 20, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Off Route 189 at the eastern end of South Lubec Road State Park: Quoddy Head Event Type: Nature Exploration Get a hands-on introduction to the seaweed species of Maine, and …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 10:07 GMT

    2026 Invasive Plant Educational Workshop

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: June 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension Somerset County Office, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, Maine 04976 Event Type: Workshop/Training This series is run every year in …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 10:07 GMT

    Soil Health Series 2026: Field Day #1

    Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program, Agriculture Resource Development Date: June 9, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Meadowcroft Farm/Seacolors Yarnery, 45 Hopkins Road, Washington, ME 04574 Event Type: Workshop/Training Each workshop in …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 10:07 GMT

    Stroll with the Ranger at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: June 8, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 426 Wolfe's Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods Event Type: Nature Exploration Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the accessible White Pines …

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  • Published on June 1, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    LSOG Work Group Meeting #3 - Review of LSOG forest and strategies

    Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group Date: June 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing The public may attend work group meetings in …

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  • Published on May 31, 2026 - 09:21 GMT

    Osprey Watch at Wolfe's Neck Woods

    Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 426 Wolfe's Neck Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 State Park: Wolfe's Neck Woods Event Type: Nature Exploration Pause trailside on the accessible White Pines Trail …

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  • Published on May 30, 2026 - 11:17 GMT

    eEnrollment for Maine Senior FarmShare Program Participants Starts June 1

    May 27, 2026 Farm-fresh Maine-grown produce is available to older adults enrolled in the program. AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) will soon begin enrolling …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

    How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring

    Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: June 2, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, Maine, 04843 Event Type: Workshop/Training Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead a …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

    Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting : Subcommittee Meeting Dog Licensing/Animal Control

    Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare Date: June 10, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy: To participate …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

    Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee

    Division / 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 …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

    Working Group Established to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Maine Heritage Industries

    May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA, Maine - A working group has been established to review and strengthen mental health and wellness resources for people working in Maine's heritage industries, including agriculture, fishing, forestry, and logging. The effort was …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

    "Feathers over Freeport" Offers Birding Fun for All Ages

    May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA - The 16th annual "Feathers over Freeport" event will take place Saturday, May 30, at Bradbury Mountain State Park and Sunday, May 31, at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. Designed for birdwatchers and nature lovers of all …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

    Maine PFAS Fund Closes on Acquisition of Second Impacted Farm Property

    May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) has completed the acquisition of a second Maine farm property impacted by PFAS …

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