Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/13/2026

Celebrate by enjoying a day
in the woods of Maine! And if you see an invasive forest
pest (or signs of one), please report it to [email protected].

06/06/2026

As part of , look at your trees for signs of invasive forest pests. Report any sightings to [email protected]

06/05/2026

Are you going camping this summer? Before you pack that tent away, shake and sweep it out to prevent the spread of invasives. And leave any leftover firewood at
the campsite or with the camp host.

06/04/2026

After your next hike, don’t forget to clean your boots to prevent the spread of invasive species. And for those tough burrs on your pets, try a little coconut oil to remove them.

06/03/2026

Invasive species don’t just travel in firewood. They can also hide on our recreational equipment and cars. To make sure you aren’t bringing unwanted pests with you, inspect your outdoor gear, bikes, ATVs, camper, and car before and after your trip.

06/02/2026

The 2026 Maine Envirothon season has wrapped up! Results from the regional qualifiers and state competition are now available on our website.

Read more here:

www.kcswcd.org/news/2026-envirothon-season-1

Congratulations to all winning teams, and thank you to all host sites, volunteers, and schools involved. Programs like Envirothon play an important role in environmental education and student engagement across Maine.

The 2026 Maine Envirothon season, coordinated statewide by the Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District, included four regional qualifiers hosted and coordinated by participating conservation districts across Maine. The Maine Envirothon is a hands-on environmental science competiti

06/02/2026

Have fun outside without spreading invasive plants and pests. Check your clothes, outdoor gear, and pets for seeds, plants, eggs, and insects before and after each adventure to help prevent the spread.

06/01/2026

It’s PlayCleanGo Awareness week! Enjoy playing in the outdoors and help stop the spread of invasive species.
https://youtu.be/8cg-T87ab4w

05/22/2026

Camp Smart this !
Don’t let tree pests hitch a ride in your firewood. Find local sources at firewoodscout.org

05/21/2026

The can spread very easily. They lay their eggs on any type of surface, so they can be transported on cars and trucks. States that are infested with Spotted Lanternfly use drones, trained dogs, and human inspectors to try and keep Spotted Lanternfly from leaving their region.