Native Plants of the Wabanaki Forest: Community Learn & Work Party
Storm date: Sunday Oct 20
Free registration required on Eventbrite.
Get to know some of the native plants of the Wabanaki forest AND help us plant them in the tiny Wabanaki forest!
In the fall of 2023, our community planted phase two of our food forest: a tiny Wabanaki forest. Since then, it has had a tough time, being heavily browsed by deer. Most plants have survived, but barely. In September 2024, we installed a deer fence and are now ready to continue planting - with a better prospect of thriving!
We are excited to care for this part of our project, where we can learn about the Wabanaki forest, the ecosystem it supports, and the relationship we can develop with the forest. In this workshop you will learn about some of the native plants of the region, their needs, and how to plant them.
This is a hands-on work experience suitable for fit adults and mature teens. You will be digging, shoveling, wheelbarrowing, planting smaller trees and shrubs, and watering.
Physical challenge level: medium
Dress for the weather: work boots, work clothes and gloves.
Bring: drinking water/beverage; a snack will be provided.
If you have it: a shovel, pick-axe/mattock.
