Join Community Tree Steward Emma in searching for black (brown) ash seeds across several properties! We will be looking for black ash trees bearing seeds in order to collect the seeds for community science. If trees with enough seeds are identified, the seeds will be collected and then sent to APCAW: Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik, whose aim is to bring more awareness of the cultural and ecological significance of brown ash. Ash trees are under threat in Maine through the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer.

If you have binoculars please bring them, as well as a water bottle. Waterproof shoes or shoes you don’t mind getting wet are highly recommended for this event as we will be walking along and through wet areas.

While we won’t be walking far the terrain may be challenging for some. There are steep hills we will need to walk down (and back up) to reach the floodplain where the ash trees are located. Depending on the weather the area in which we will be walking may be quite wet and slippery.

To participate, please register here.