*LOCATION CHANGE 4/28/2026*

Join the Maine Forest Service to learn about live stakes as a tool for erosion control and conservation.

Live staking is a propagation method using cuttings from dormant trees or shrubs.

About the Event

Jared Gregory, District Forester from the Maine Forest Service, will lead a demonstration on the techniques for harvesting and installing live stakes for conservation and erosion control. We are hosting the event at the 7 Lakes Homestead Property.

• Learn to properly install and maintain live stakes
• Learn which species will propagate from cuttings and identifying healthy parent plants.

What to Expect

• We will be walking to the erosion site and in the forest to find parent plants.
• The event may last up to 2 hours, depending on the abundance of parent plants.

Parking

Overflow parking is located at the Round Top Trail Head, directly across the road from the Homestead Property

This event is a collaboration between 7 Lakes Alliance, Maine Forest Service (MFS), and the Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation District (KCSWCD).

For questions about the venue, parking, or 7 Lakes Alliance programs contact sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org.