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last edited 08/23/2010

Late Summer

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Merrymeeting Trail Initiative

Hit Counter in 2010

  

   3,720 in 2009

   3,260 in 2008.

   3,930 in 2007.

   3,200 in 2006.

 

 

Not much time left for the Bulb Sale. We must receive your order by August 26th as the last chance for orders.         See the District Sales Page.        Sales information was in the summer newsletter.

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The Kennebec Land Trust has their first book out. "Between Person and Place:  Conservation Histories from the KLT"  features essays and photographs from the KLT's work here in the area. A book release event is scheduled for Oct 2nd at the Sturtevant Farm Scenic Area in Fayette. Check their website for more information   www.tklt.org    Copies are available at local bookstores and shops.

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The Kennebec Woodland Partnership is a new project here in Kennebec County with the Kennebec Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service.   Put October 21-23 on your calendar for the conference at Camp Mechuwana in the Winthrop area. Again, check the information on their website.

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The 2010 Kennebec AgMap is available. Look for it throughout the county with its listing of local farm stands and farmer's markets.  Here is an electronic version. Sorry it is such a large file.

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Showings of the Meet Your Farmer Premier are scheduled around the State. Upcoming Screenings  

 Check their website events page periodically for upcoming screenings in theatres near you:

www.mainefarmlandtrust.org

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The new Gravel Road Maintenance Manual is available. If possible please use the electronic copy at the Maine DEP website. This April 2010 edition has some changes and lists additional resources.

 

Kennebec River Network --     

See the KRN page and review current developments. 

 

Dale's garden update --    click for Dale's Garden Page

-- Sun flowers are very tall and blooming. So is the Rose of Sharon which is weeks earlier than usual. I ate the last peach this past weekend. The apples are great on the Wealthy and the HoneyCrisp. We are getting just enough rain to keep the weeds healthy.  The Japanese Beetles have slowed down. I only collect dozens in a pail of detergent water each day.

The compost has remained fairly hot. Temperatures are now about 120° .

Here is the list of left over trees and plants I have banked in my back yard with the prices. I really need homes for some of the Brown Ash which are very large. Make an offer if you have a home for them.

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Calendar of Events/Workshops and other opportunities.

click here for events to keep on your calendar for the coming months

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District is a Non-Profit Organization all proceeds from our fundraising efforts are used to promote conservation and the wise use of our natural resources. The Kennebec County SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.