Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District

05/21/2026

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day with Us!
Join Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, Sebasticook Regional Land Trust, and the Unity Public Library for a fun, family-friendly community art event this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Unity Community Center (32 School Street, Unity)
Drop in anytime to: Create fish- and river-themed art (origami eels, mussels, and more!)
🐟 Learn about migratory fish, like alewives and American eel
🌱 Discover how rivers connect ecosystems and communities
🎨 Visit a special exhibit and meet local artists at the Unity Public Library
This global celebration highlights the importance of healthy, free-flowing rivers and the amazing fish that depend on them.
Bring your family and friends—we hope to see you there!
👉 Learn more: https://waldocountysoilandwater.org/world-fish-migration-day

04/21/2026

Join the Maine Forest Service for a free online webinar on Maine’s tree growth tax law program (open to the public). Registration ends May 8th.
Date & Time: May 11th @ 3:00- 4:00pm
What will be covered?
Purpose of tree growth, program eligibility, common challenges, and available resources

For more information reach out to [email protected] or 207-287-2791
Click the link to register or scan the QR code on the flyer:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTv91Ih5bsslEvBD82iWHB_xUMUdFSjNHR1RORlpGQTNWNVNVWFRNVkRVWS4u&origin=QRCode

04/15/2026

JANE'S WALK ME
Agricultural Land Use Changes Over Time at the Richardson Memorial

We will trace past and present day land uses of the Richardson Memorial Preserve in Unity as related to soils, geography and agricultural markets over time. In the process we will discover some historical relics offering clues of past land uses. We will walk approximately one mile on uneven terrain while exploring soils, geology, vegetation and land uses while discovering some historical relics. Bring comfortable walking shoes, bug repellant and water.
Accessibility: Rough, uneven terrain
Led by: Ron Desrosiers
Date& Time: May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Stevens Road Unity, Maine 04988
You can find other walks here: https://janeswalkme.org/find-a-walk/
Click here for more information: https://janeswalkme.org/walk/agricultural-land-use-changes-over-time-at-the-richardson-memorial/

A global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs.