Discover the fascinating world of Maine’s heirloom apples.

Keynote Speakers:
David B. Raymond: Stroll through Henry David Thoreau’s essay, “Wild Apples,” with local historian, Dave Raymond, to appreciate how closely humans and apples are entwined.
John Bunker: From renowned American pioneer apple explorer, John Bunker, learn about exploring for wild apples and finding and preserving Maine’s rare apples. John will have his book, Apples and the Art of Detection, for sale.
Local Expert Insights:
Randy Martin: Executive Director of Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District and owner of The King’s Gardener Nursery in Presque Isle will share his extensive experience with traditional cultivation methods, focusing on growing heritage apples.
Format: An engaging listen/learn experience moderated by Pamela Snow Sweetser.
Q & A following speaker’s presentations.
Special Offerings: Fresh heritage apples, cider, & apple crisp; demonstration of the forgotten craft of apple pressing; free copy of Apple Varieties in Aroostook County: Their Culture and Their Care (2023) by Randy Martin
Event Details:
Date & Time: October 5, 2024 at 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Location: Edmunds Conference Center, Northern Maine Community College
Registration: $25.00 per person ——> email centralaroostookswcd@gmail.com for a registration form or stop by our office in Normal Hall on University of Maine at Presque Isle campus.