Registration Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
New deadline due to a registration issue!
Register here!
Late winter is the time for pruning apple trees, and Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District (KCSWCD) is pleased to announce an outdoors, skill-building workshop at a volunteer property in Vassalboro.
The workshop, led by apple tree enthusiast Joe Dembeck, will cover methods and tools used to prune fruit trees in order to increase their viability and production. After a brief overview, participants will get to test their skills pruning apple trees.
Dress in warm layers as we will be outdoors for the event. This is a working farm with various farm animals on site. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruning equipment as well as work gloves. Heavy shoes or boots are also recommended. It may be wet and muddy. Pole saws, hand saws, and loppers will be available for participants to try as well. This is a fairly primitive site with limited restroom facilities. Please be prepared to use outhouse facilities if needed.
Registration by Friday, March 7 is required. The cost is $10 per person, payable by cash or check on the day of the event, or through our website. If paying in person, please call Stephanie at 207-480-3927 or email to reserve your spot.
NEW: As part of a collaboration with the Maine TREE Foundation, there is also a free introductory webinar on February 27th from 2-3 pm led by Joseph Dembeck. To register for this webinar, please click here.
Please note, enrollment will be limited to 24 individuals to ensure a safe and productive event for all participants.
Please take the opportunity to come and join us for part of a late winter morning.
Address: 167 Tabor Hill Road; Vassalboro, ME
Directions – From Rt. 201, River Road in Vassalboro. Turn East on Bog Rd. towards Vassalboro Community School. Travel about 2¼ miles East past the school. Turn North on Tabor Hill Rd and travel to top of the hill. Approx. .8 miles.