Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lilcoln Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Maine Forest Service for an ash tree focused woodland walk, Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will provide instructions on identifying ash species. Maine Forest Service Entomologist Colleen Teerling will present ways to identify emerald ash borer, management strategies for ash forests, and treatment options. Woodland stewards and appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maine’s ash species trees, practical tree identification skills, an understanding of emerald ash borer, treatments, and insights into stewarding a healthy ash forest.

Please come prepared for a mile hike. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and bring your insect repellent of choice.

Directions and Parking: From Route 17 in Union, travel one mile north on Sennebec Road to a dirt road on the left (see map at georgesriver.org). Drive down the dirt road to its end and park beyond the entrance to the driveway into the small gravel pit. At times, the dirt road is chained, so please park on the shoulder there and walk down the dirt road to the property.

This program is free and open to all ages. Please visit georgesriver.org/events to register.