Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest Service and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, will host a hands-on Live Staking Workshop on Thursday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta.

According to a news release, live staking is a natural, low-cost restoration technique that involves collecting cuttings from dormant trees and inserting them into the sides of streambanks in order to revegetate. These live stakes will grow into trees, stabilizing soil and improving habitat.

Maine Forest Service District Forester Jared Gregory will introduce the basics of live staking and demonstrate the technique. Participants will be involved in every step of the process, from identifying trees and collecting cuttings to inserting the stakes in the ground.

The workshop is designed for local landowners, conservation volunteers, and anyone interested in practical, nature-based solutions for water quality and habitat protection. By stabilizing streambanks, live staking prevents sediment from clouding local waterways and creates essential shade for native fish species.

This program is free. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.

Established in 1891, the Maine Forest Service is a bureau within the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Its mission is to protect and enhance Maine's forest resources through forest fire prevention, technical assistance to landowners, and the monitoring of forest health and policy.

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The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is one of 16 districts in Maine providing local leadership in natural resource conservation. The District works in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to deliver voluntary programs, technical assistance, and K-12/adult education.

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Coastal Rivers is a non-profit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs. For more information, email info@coastalrivers.org or visit coastalrivers.org.