MEACC Annual Conference 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

9 AM to 1 PM

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Focus on Invasive Plants

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Keynote Speaker: Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Specialist with Maine’s Natural Areas Program will discuss invasive plant identification, plant ecology and spread, impacts as well as things to consider when planning invasive plant management.

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Presentation 2: Eben Baker, a consultant from Stantec is a licensed invasive plant applicator with municipal, land trust and private clients. He discusses invasive plant control methods from field experience.

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Conservation Commission Share Time: Each attending conservation commission will share through a spokesperson what and how they’ve been doing and any concerns or lessons learned. Attendees of past annual conferences have found “share time” invaluable.

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Networking Lunch: We will be offering lunch along with an opportunity to network with other conservation commissioners.​                                                                                                      ​

Location: The conference will be in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick located at 23 Pleasant St., which is on the corner of Pleasant St. and Middle St. After passing the front of the library take an immediate right on Middle St. The entrance to the Morrell Meeting Room fronts Middle St.

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NOTE:  Please RSVP how many will be attending the conference from your conservation commission to Fred Snow at meacc@meaccme.org