Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer a program on pruning techniques needed to keep your apple trees healthy and productive. Travis Hamilton, a licensed Maine arborist and owner of Arbor Tech in Searsmont, will teach this popular class! Register below.
Whether you have a small home orchard or one old tree that feeds the deer, this workshop will teach you the basic pruning techniques needed to keep your trees alive - and bearing fruit.
A private landowner in Union is hosting this class. The address and parking instructions will be sent to all confirmed registrants. This heritage site offers an orchard consisting of old apple trees and newer trees.
New this year: This workshop is demonstration only. Participants will not be pruning trees themselves, but are encouraged to bring their own pruning tools for Travis to look at and give advice.
Please bring water and snacks, as needed, but note that there are no bathroom facilities.
The workshop is entirely outside, for two hours; please consider bringing a camp chair for your comfort.
Please dress for the weather, uneven or muddy ground conditions, and for a walk to the trees.
In the event of cancellation for inclement weather, we will contact you via email by 9:00 AM. Inclement weather date is March 22.
Space is limited! Fee: $25. Register below.
Registration is not considered complete until payment is received. Payment options:
Pay online (click here). Online transactions incur a $1 processing fee per attendee.
Pay by mail: Send check or cash to Knox-Lincoln SWCD, 893 West St Ste 103, Rockport, ME 04856. Checks should be made out to Knox-Lincoln SWCD. Program fee is $25 per attendee.