Upcoming Workshops & Trainings
Welcome to the Workshops & Training Page!
See below for a variety of workshops, trainings, and events happening in and around the watershed by 30 Mile and/or other organizations alike.
July 11th: Live Plant I.D.
Led by Lake Stewards of Maine and co-hosted by Watershed Friends, and 30 Mile, along with Annabessacook Lake Improvement Association, Cobbossee Lake Association, Androscoggin Lake Improvement Corporation, and Pocasset Lake Association. Learn the basics of plant I.D., compare live invasive aquatic plant species and their native look-alikes, and ask all your questions. This workshop meets the plant ID requirement for IPP Certification Tier 2. A link will be shared once registration is live.
When: Friday, July 11th, 1PM – 4PM
Where: Ladd Recreation Center, Wayne
August 9th: Androscoggin Lake Septic Social
How vulnerable is Androscoggin Lake to pollution from septic systems? Join septic experts, lake scientists, and other Androscoggin Lake residents for this FREE event to learn the answer to above question and more! Open to ALL watershed residents.
Experts will discuss how septic systems work, the impacts failing & unmaintained systems have on water quality, and how you can care for your system to best protect Androscoggin Lake.
Don’t know much about this topic? Visit our Septic System Vulnerability Study page for more information.
When: Saturday, August 9th, 9:30AM – 12PM
Where: The Ledges at Leeds, 192 Lakeshore Drive, Leeds
July 18th: Plant Paddle
Led by Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) and co-hosted by 30 Mile, Flying Pond Improvement Association (FPIA), and Greater Minnehonk Lake Association (GMLA). Join us for this 3-hour plant paddle course. Learn the basics of plant I.D. in the field and meet other volunteers in the area, all while exploring Minnehonk Lake’s plant diversity. Bring your own paddle craft of contact us to borrow one.
When: Friday, July 18th, 10AM – 1PM
Where: Minnehonk Lake boat launch, Mount Vernon