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What Tree is That?

with Amy Witt

Sep

24

September 24th, 2024

$30 More Info

Did you know that a large oak tree can drop thousands of acorns in one year? Or that trees can communicate and defend themselves against attacking insects? Fall is an excellent time to learn to identify native trees by their leaves, fruits, branches, and bark patterns. Enjoy a sunset walk and meet the trees. Our walk will take place at Shaw Park and the Presumpscot River Trail. Amy Melissa Witt is a Naturalist, Horticulturist, Educator, and Director of Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me). She offers a variety of nature-based programs, garden consultations, and leads people on journeys to invigorate their hearts and fully experience nature in more spiritual ways.

Tuesday, 9/24 (rain date 9/25), 5:00pm-6:30pm, Presumpscot River Trail (Meet in the Shaw Park parking lot, 55 Partridge Lane), $30

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Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants

with Joel Leak

Oct

1

October 1st, 2024

$25 More Info

Join Master Gardener, Joel Leak, for a presentation on attracting pollinators to your garden with native plants from Maine. Pollinators are necessary to produce 35% of the world?s food and their numbers are on the decline. Native plants are easy to grow, ornamental, and usually better at attracting pollinators than non-native species. Learn how to make your yard more pollinator friendly. Joel Leak has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and has been gardening for over 50 years. He teaches Adult Education classes in vegetable gardening, fruit trees, herbs, and growing berries. He maintains a vegetable garden, orchard, and grows berries at his home in Falmouth.

Tuesday, 10/1, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $25

Trees of the Solstices & Other Earth Celebrations

with Amy Witt

Oct

29

October 29th, 2024

$35 More Info

Did you know that Elder (Sambucus) is one of the trees of Samhain, the Celtic festival celebrating the harvest and the beginning of Winter? Samhain is a time of death and rebirth. Elder is the perfect tree to invite in for this festival because it is a tree of endings and beginnings. Meet the trees and plants associated with the eight Celtic festivals that celebrate and honor the Earth's seasons, including the summer and winter solstices. Celebrating the seasons helps you reconnect to the Earth and Nature. Inviting and spending time with the plants for each festival helps deepen your connection. Amy Melissa Witt is a Naturalist, Horticulturist, Educator, and Director of Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me). She offers a variety of nature-based programs, garden consultations, and leads people on journeys to invigorate their hearts and fully experience Nature in more spiritual ways.

Tuesday, 10/29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, GMS, $35

Balsam Fir Wreath Workshop

with Lorraine and Tom Lindstedt

Nov

7

November 7th, 2024

$19 More Info

Create a Balsam Fir Wreath. Beginners become instant wreath makers; no experience is necessary. You will take home a completed project, a fragrant and full 22" fresh Balsam Fir Wreath decorated with a beautiful red bow. Your wreath remains fresh throughout the holidays and beyond. All materials can be recycled. Materials provided: Fresh Balsam Fir locally and sustainably harvested, wreath ring, and red ribbon. Additional supplies are available for a take-home project. Please bring gloves and small hand pruners. $16 material fee paid to instructor on night of class (no checks). Tom and Lorraine Lindstedt are experienced wreath makers, crafters, and educators and operate Woodlot Management & Products; a local family-owned and operated tree farm.

Thursday, 11/7, 6:30pm-8:30pm, GMS cafeteria, $19

Balsam Fir Kissing Ball Workshop

with Lorraine and Tom Lindstedt

Nov

18

November 18th, 2024

$19 More Info

Join us for a fun and creative Balsam Fir Kissing Ball workshop. No experience is needed. You?ll make a beautiful and fragrant 16" Kissing Ball using freshly cut, sustainably harvested balsam, decorated with red ribbons. Display your Kissing Ball in an archway or outdoors. It will remain fresh throughout the holidays and beyond. Recycle the balsam into a fragrant sachet. Materials provided: Kissing Ball Form and Hanger, Fresh Balsam Fir, and Red Ribbon. Please bring gloves and small hand pruners. $16 material fee paid to instructor on night of class (no checks). Tom and Lorraine Lindstedt are experienced wreath makers, crafters, and educators and operate Woodlot Management & Products; a local family-owned and operated tree farm.

Monday, 11/18, 6:30pm-8:30pm, GMS cafeteria, $19