Upcoming Events
2025 Brook Trout Sale
Annual 2025 Brook Trout Sale
Stock your private pond with quality brook trout through our Annual Brook Trout Sale! This sale is a great opportunity for pond owners to enhance their aquatic ecosystems while supporting local conservation efforts.
Sale Details: Cash or Check only Please
Pickup Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2025
Pickup Location: Mi’kmaq Farms- 1353 Presque Isle Rd in Caribou, ME
Contact Information: (207) 768-4931 | Email: centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com
Fish Options:
Size Range: 6-8” Brook Trout
Pricing: $3.50 each, Oxygen Bags (25 fish/bag) $7 each
Fish Food Pellets: $22 per 10# bag
Important Information: **All transporters of trout on pick-up day must be the name on the stocking permit**
All orders must be accompanied by a valid State of Maine stocking permit available from Maine IF&W: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/docs/fish_stocking_permit.pdf
Wildlife Habitat Management Education
Explore 400 acres of expertly managed wildlife habitat and learn from a local landowner's experience. Get hands-on with the tools and techniques used to achieve habitat goals on your own property.
Topics include: Wildlife habitat principles
Planning from start to finish
Forest stand improvement
Apple tree management
Food plot establishment & maintenance
Support programs from NRCS, MDIFW, and MFS
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your land’s potential for wildlife!
Reserve your spot today:
Apple Symposium
Join us at the Apple Symposium: Explore, Taste, and Learn! Discover the world of apples like never before! Our Apple Symposium is the ultimate gathering for apple enthusiasts, growers, and anyone interested in the rich history, flavors, and cultivation of this beloved fruit. Whether you’re a seasoned orchardist or just love a crisp apple, this event is for you. Email centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com to request a registration form.
Soil Health Training
Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District in conjunction with Matt Boucher, Maine State Soil Scientist and Tony Jenkins, NRCS State Soil Scientist will offer a soil Health training for home owners, gardeners, farmers, SWCD & NRCS staff. This training will be held on the district’s research farm in Presque Isle at 157 Johnson Road and will cover the following:
Cover cropping and soil health for potato production.
How cover crops affect soil health.
How organic matter affects soil properties.
The pros and cons of soil fumigation.
How to take a proper soil sample.
How to read a soil sample lab result.
Lunch will be provided and there will be a $25 registration fee for SWCD staff to attend, this will be refundable from MACD. NRCS staff should preregister and pay a $50 registration fee. We ask that all registrants pay the fee before the training. The training will be held outdoors rain or shine so bring proper clothing with you. The NRCS rain simulator will be on site, now is the time to get your questions answered about the properties of different soil conditions when it rains. Please email centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com to request an application.
Kitchen Scraps Composting Program
Join us every Saturday at the Presque Isle Farmer’s Market for the Kitchen Scraps Composting Program at the Bucket Exchange!
Ft. Fairfield Kitchen Scrap Composting Program
Kitchen Scraps Composting Program:
Get your hands on a clean and empty bucket equipped with a screw-top lid.
What to add to the bucket:
Include meat, bones, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, vegetation/grass clippings, leftovers, plate scrapings, and eggshells.
What NOT to add to the bucket:
Avoid cloth or material, paper or napkins, plastic utensils, Styrofoam containers, chemicals of any kind, and silverware.
Participating in this program not only enables us to contribute to local food pantries but also empowers you to reduce landfill input. Best of all, there’s no cost for participation. Join us in making a positive impact on both our community and the environment.
** The program will run every Saturday, through October. **
Apple Grafting Workshop
Join us for a how-to guide on grafting apple trees! $25 Registration fee includes 1 apple rootstock that you can graft the apple of your choice onto, an apple variety/care handbook, light refreshments, and a tour of the orchard (weather permitting). 27 apple varieties will be available to choose from! *Additional rootstocks can be grafted and purchased at a separate fee.* Please contact Randy Martin @ (207) 551-3687 or by email: centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com
Core Pesticide Training
Join us for a comprehensive pesticide training designed for growers who either possess or require a pesticide applicator's license. Attendees with a valid license will earn three recertification credits upon completion of this three-hour training. For those without a pesticide applicator's license, a core exam will be administered immediately following the training. Please ensure you have a valid ID to participate in the exam.
This training session is free of charge, and punctuality is crucial. The training will commence promptly at 8:00 a.m., so please be on time. To secure your spot, kindly register by contacting Randy Martin at 207-551-3687 or centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com. Hurry, as there is a limit of thirty attendees for each session.
In the event that we exceed the initial thirty registrations, a second training session will be offered on the following Friday, April 12th, at the same time and location. If the first training reaches capacity, you will be given the option to attend the subsequent session. Your commitment to responsible pesticide application is vital, and we look forward to your participation.
Location: Cooperative Extension Office at 57 Houlton Road in Presque Isle.
Cooperator Assistance
We accept payments throughout the year, there is no due date. Thank you for your interest.
Environmental Health Summit
Join us for two days to learn the current conditions of our soil, water, wildlife, and forests and how you can help protect them.
