Adult Education and Outreach
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District presents a variety of programs throughout the year for landowners and landusers.
Workshops as diverse as conservation landscaping, forming a road association, fruit tree pruning, pond construction, and forestry management are offered at sites in Knox and Lincoln counties.
Check out programs in your interest area using the links on the left and see our Calendar or 2012 Events for this year's schedule (in progress).
Upcoming Programs
Conservation Landscaping Series
Thursdays, Mar 29, Apr 5, Apr 12
6-8pm
McLain School
28 Lincoln St, Rockland
354-0758
Take one class or take them all & save!
To register: RSU 13 Adult & Community Ed
Mar 29: Lush Lawns without Chemicals
Do you want a healthy and safe lawn? Just because weed and insect controls can be bought at a store doesn't mean they are safe. Weed and insect controls are designed to be toxic. Fertilizers are often used unnecessarily, wasting money and polluting our waters. We can help you reduce the use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides and still have a lush, green lawn!
*Also offered Wed, Mar 28 at noon, Teen Center, 10 Knowlton St, Camden. Register: Five Towns CSD Adult Ed
*Also offered Thu, Jul 18 at 7pm in Lincoln County (see bottom of page)
Apr 5: Native Plants for Water Quality, Wildlife, and WOW!
When choosing plants for your home landscape, why not choose a native or native cultivar that will be well-adapted to the environment, provide habitat for wildlife, and add a certain something special to your landscape? Join us to meet native perennials and shrubs that can be found locally and learn which non-natives to avoid. Learn tips and techniques on how to improve your landscape with all of these elements in mind.
*Also offered Sat, Feb 4 at 1pm, Sheepscot General, Whitefield. Register: 549.5185, sheepscotgeneral@gmail.com
*Also offered Thu, Jul 25 at 7pm in Lincoln County (see bottom of page)
Apr 12: Beef Up Your Buffer: When More is Better...and Why
Whether you are building a “living fence” along your property or your aim is to improve water quality by reducing erosion and run-off along your waterfront, a buffer is what you need! Vegetated buffers absorb water and nutrients, trap excess soil, provide wildlife habitat, and mimic natural systems to create a dynamic landscape to enjoy in all seasons.
*Also offered Thu, Aug 1 at 7pm in Lincoln County (see bottom of page)
*Conservation Landscaping Series in Lincoln County
Conservation Landscaping Series will be offered at a Lincoln County location on July 18/25 and August 1 in partnership with Pemaquid and Damariscotta Lake Watershed Associations and Muscongus Pond Association.
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