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Mushroom Foray | 9/12/26 | 10am-12pm | Hiram, ME

Join Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms for a guided mushroom foray at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest!

This is our 5th year doing this walk and its always a great time! During our hike we will learn about the weird and wonderful mushrooms that grow here in Maine. Topics covered will include identification, ecology, edibility, and utility. Participants are invited to bring fresh examples of mushrooms from their own locale (in paper bags or wrapped in paper towel). No prior mushrooming experience is needed!

Fee: Admission is FREE but donations are greatly appreciated. We recommend $15 to help cover the cost of this program.

Event is limited to 25 participants. Please register no later than 9/10/26. This event will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress appropriately.

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Bats In Your Backyard | October 16 | 5pm | South Paris, ME

Check back soon for more information about this event!

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Other Community Events

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2026 Monarch Festival | August 29-30 | Bethel, ME

This event is hosted by our friends at Mahoosuc Land Trust.

Visit their website to learn more and register!

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**POSTPONED** Timber Stand Improvement & Pruning | Hiram/Brownfield, ME

Join Maine Forest Service District Forester Mike Richard to learn about best practices with timber stand improvement and pruning. Participants will learn about cost share opportunities, tools, and other topics.

Fee: This program is being offered for free in partnership with the Maine Forest Service.

Event is limited to 25 participants and pre-registration is required.

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All programs and activities of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political belief, citizenship status, veteran’s status or disability.