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A week in the woods: 2026 Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tour Recap

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

Jul 272 min read

Deepening our Roots, Growing our Impact

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

May 12 min read

Celebrating Community at the 3rd Annual Forest Awards Night

The Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation (Maine TREE) held its 3rd Annual Forest Awards Night on October 16th at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon, bringing together a blended community of forestry professionals, landowners, educators, and students. The evening recognized the exceptional contributions of various individuals and organizations, celebrating not only the awardees but also the collective efforts of those who play a role in stewarding Mai

Oct 28, 20257 min read