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2026 Forests of Maine Teachers' Tour visits an active timber harvest. Since 1997, the Maine TREE Foundation has been guiding educators into the heart of the woods for a unique, week-long professional development experience: the Forests of Maine Teachers' Tour. This immersive program connects teachers directly with the state's vibrant forest industry. By exploring complex ecosystems, sustainable forest management, and the economic and environmental value of our state's natural

On June 18, Maine TREE welcomed educators, forestry professionals, workforce development partners, and industry representatives to Brewer High School for the Forest Technician Curriculum (FTC) Summit. The event marked an important milestone in the year-long professional development initiative focused on creating a Forest Technician Credential that prepares high school students for careers in Maine's forest economy.

Following the success of previous pilot initiatives, the Brewer School Department and the Maine TREE Foundation are proud to announce the return of the Forestry Immersion Program for the summer of 2026. This unique educational partnership is made possible by a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), which aims to strengthen the region's forest economy and workforce pipeline. The Forestry Immersion Program offers a high-impact, place-based learning experienc

We’ve continued our momentum at Maine TREE during the first few months of 2026. Thanks to your support, our mission to connect the working forest, the classroom, and the community has become more active and impactful than ever before. Our team has been busy across the state, sparking curiosity in Maine’s middle schoolers. At the Maine Science Festival in Bangor, we engaged hundreds of students in hands-on activities that got kids thinking about the value Maine’s forests provi

Join us in looking back on 2024, a year filled with revival, accomplishments, and optimism!

By Hope Light On July 17, several dozen community members gathered in Brownville, Maine, off of Iron Works Road, to learn about their...