SOUTHERN AROOSTOOK SWCD UPCOMING EVENTS
October 12 - AROOSTOOK APPLE DAY at Unitarian Church and Cup Cafe on Military St in Houlton. Aroostook Apple Day celebrates northern fruit orchards with classes on fruit growing and orchard care, lots and lots of apples to taste, apple and pear displays, and cider pressing. You can view class descriptions, speakers, and times under the Education tab. Aroostook Apple Day is FREE and open to the public. The Unitarian's Cup Cafe will be offering up harvest pastries and lunch for purchase, as well as drinks from their coffee bar. Event partners include MOFGA, Fedco Trees, and Maine Farmland Trust, who will be on hand to chat about keeping agricultural lands working lands.
GRANT PROJECTS
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION PHASE III - The SASWCD has received a grant award from the DEP for a Phase III project for the Meduxnekeag River Watershed. This project, funded through the Clean Water Act section 319, will continue working with livestock and crop farmers in the watershed to promote soil health practices, as well as provide educational and outreach opportunities. Stayed tuned for partnership opportunities and event announcements as we begin project activities this year. If you farm in the Meduxnekeag Watershed and are interested in being a participant, please contact the SASWCD at 254-4126 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..