Hallowell Conservation Commission

05/30/2026

What a fantastic crew at Granite City Park this morning. 👏👏👏

Despite a late May wind chill and some light rain, 16 community volunteers began restoration on the slope above the Last Crane Standing, w**ded the pollinator garden, picked knotw**d out of the riverbank, w**d whacked, and removed invasive ground cover throughout native shrub area. 😳😳

Plants are blooming, sturgeon are jumping, and eagles are soaring!!🌳🎣🦅

Thank you - Anthony, Jean, Judith, Rosemary, Carter, Corbin, John J, Jon Y, Kay, Harold, Sarah, Hilary, George, Wes, Mo, and Rachel. 🙏🙏🙏

Park looks great for upcoming Hallowell PRIDE next Saturday, June 6. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

05/30/2026

MFS: Wood Wise Wire, May 29 edition…

Friday, May 29, 2026: Woods Wise Wire Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 05/29/2026 03:13 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service In This Issue... Emergency Relief Fund: Supporting Those Impacted by the Searsmont Lumber Mill Explosion Mai.....

05/30/2026

A bit windy & chilly this morning!
Dress warm.

05/29/2026

These are only some of the keystone plants for the Mixed Wood Plains ecoregion — plants that make the most difference right where we live.

Support beneficial insects, birds, and wildlife with one on your deck or more in your yard!

05/27/2026

What a beautiful morning at the riverfront with Spring blooms…. Beach Plums & Viburnums are popping.

After removing hundreds of daffodils from in from of City Hall with the Old Codgers’ efforts this morning, many bulbs found a second home to enjoy among the native shrub island at Granite City Park.

05/26/2026

>> May Volunteer Opportunity

05/23/2026

Maine Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine May 22, 2026

Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine May 22, 2026 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 05/22/2026 03:27 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine May 22, 202...

05/21/2026

🌳Celebrate 2026 Maine Arbor Week🌲
🌳🌳May 17-23🌲🌲

Plant a keystone tree…

05/21/2026

Hallowell's downtown shoreline is eroding from heavy rain events and severe flooding. The City of Hallowell engaged an expert engineering team to develop a riverbank stabilization plan using nature-based approaches. This workshop is an opportunity to learn about the project and provide feedback on stabilization alternatives. Come lend your voice -- and enjoy strawberry shortcake during discussions! 🏞️🍓🍰

05/16/2026

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF
HALLOWELL that the week of May 17 – 23, 2026 be celebrated as ARBOR WEEK, and we urge all Citizens of Hallowell to support the efforts of the City to protect our trees and woodlands, and we further urge all citizens to plant a tree on their property, thereby leaving a legacy for future generations.
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The Hallowell Tree Board with help from Hallowell Public Works added two red maples to a city park in recognition of Arbor Day.

If you need assistance in selecting native trees or shrubs for your space, contact the Tree Board or HCC.

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." ― Nelson Henderson