Frank Knight Foundation

04/08/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rmit-university_are-our-cities-getting-it-wrong-when-it-comes-activity-7447522560092569600-DdWL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJ_B-wB2oNZN0gCGZ8IGVJQNYXCKPoi91A

Are our cities getting it wrong when it comes to trees? 🌳🏙️ Heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent, especially in urban areas where heat is amplified by an excess of building materials like concrete and asphalt. Luckily, there’s a simple antidote: trees. Trees do a great job at prote...

02/18/2026

Winter doesn't mean fire is impossible!

10/09/2025

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjbMGiDe60/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

09/17/2025

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=803997832001981

06/09/2025

https://youtu.be/X6RR4jFoTNU. We are planting my trees today at the Elementary School this was our unscripted last minute video for the students to watch in the classroom before they headed out. We are collaborating with a bunch of groups and committees in town and lots of parents coming. Here’s to more tree planting in the future!

06/07/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBGpWI6TLlg I am so glad to share this video from Niweskok: Stars to Seeds. Find them on facebook ! I put their link to donate in the comments below!

🌿 Welcome to Birch Bark Basket Language Series! 🌿In this first episode, immerse yourself in the world of the Penobscot language as we explore the vocabular...

06/01/2025

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Signup for YES Tree Planting Project !
Help us bring new life to the landscape at YES! This collaborative project between Yarmouth Community Services (YCS), Yarmouth Elementary School (YES), Frank Knight Foundation, Royal River Conservation Trust, Yarmouth Tree Advisory Committee (YTAC), and Yarmouth Climate Action Board (YCAB) aims to reforest 2–3 acres of land behind the new YES gym impacted by recent construction. Volunteers will help students plant native trees, perennials, and grasses to restore habitat, improve biodiversity, and support outdoor education opportunities for students. No experience necessary—just bring your energy, a willingness to get your hands dirty, and help us grow a greener future for Yarmouth!

05/07/2025

Monday, June 9th, Restoring Rivers Presentation
Karen Wilson, Ecologist and Fish Biologist at USM, will present to RRA members and the public on June 9th at 5PM in the Log Cabin (196 Main St, Yarmouth). She will be speaking on the ecological transformation of a river following dam removal and lessons learned from the Penobscot River. Karen is Associate Research Faculty at USM with over 30 years studying fish (20 years anadromous fish) and is known for her community engagement and storytelling!

05/07/2025

Tuesday, May 27th, Monitoring Stormwater Training
Sara Freshley, Friends of Casco Bay Volunteer Coordinator, will be training us on Royal River stormwater monitoring on May 27th at 5PM in the Log Cabin (196 Main St, Yarmouth). This program helps FOCB collect data from citizen scientists like us to identify stormwater problem areas. Sara will discuss what (and why) we will be monitoring during the meeting.

05/07/2025

Wednesday, May 21st, Surveying Invasives Training
Wondering how you can help restore the Royal River’s natural beauty? Join neighbors from Yarmouth and nearby towns on May 21st at 5 PM in the Royal River Park for a training session on how to survey riverbanks for invasive plants—led by Chad Hammer, Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. Survey data will inform efforts to manage & reduce invasive plants along the Royal River in the Elm St. dam impoundment. In case of rain, we’ll meet at the Log Cabin (196 Main St, Yarmouth). No canoe or kayak needed for the training session. *Please Note* Before the meeting, participants must create an account with iMapInvasives.org and download the app on their smartphone. The app helps identify invasive plants and records their locations.
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05/01/2025

We are hoping to collaborate very soon on a school tree planting project . . . stay tuned, fingers crossed all the pieces come together to get this accomplished!

04/22/2025

We were the fiscal sponsor for the Midcoast Woodbank, they worked with us to create the Maine Wood Banks to create a statewide network and NOW the state is considering legislation to support woodbanks and a statewide network! We are glad we could help get us to this point! Using trees that need to come down in our community to keep neighbors warm while planting new trees just makes so much sense.