Hallowell Conservation Commission

08/26/2026

Got broken, torn, and worn-out stuff? Our amazing fixers will help bring your items back to life at the Fall Repair Cafe: Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am - 2pm, City of Hallowell Fire Station (2 Coos Lane). The focus is lamps, small appliances, small furniture, clothing and other textiles, and bikes. Reduce waste and build community connections. Plus delicious snacks!

08/22/2026

😊😊The Saturday morning Granite City Park community volunteers are just G.O.A.T. 🐐🐐🐐😊😊

Volunteers took on clearing weeds and placing wood chips on the park slope that was planted in June with common junipers and Virginia roses. The first picture is the after, wow! It looks great going into colder seasons and all the plants are doing well.

W**d whacking, weeding, and watering also was done throughout the ecology restoration areas.

👍👍Thanks to Tree Board & HCC volunteers…John D, John J, Wes, Jon, Sylvie, Bill, Anthony, Rosemary, Abi, Bailey, and Juliet. Wood chips delivered by Hallowell Public Works, thank you! 🌳🌳

Next month, join us on the morning of Sept 26! The plan is a PLANTING session supported by the generous donation from Kennebec Savings Bank. Additional native species will be added to this hill and another slope in the park. Stop by!

08/19/2026

Maine Forest Service Workshop!
Sept 22, Augusta ME

Bicentennial Nature Park — Live Stake Workshop

Participants will leave with a better understanding of how native trees and shrubs can be used as a simple, low-cost restoration tool and how live staking can support healthier landscapes.

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service Date: September 22, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Bicentennial Nature Park, 48 Nature Park Rd, Augusta, ME 04330 Event Type: Workshop/Training

08/14/2026

Happy to invite YOU to…

Saturday Morning August 22🌻🌻🌻🌻
🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️💁‍♀️💁🏻‍♂️Community Volunteer Session

Granite City Park, Hallowell – Saturday, August 22 — 08:30 to 10:30am

Join HCC and the Hallowell Tree Board volunteers in maintaining the ecological restoration of the riverfront park. Tasks may include weeding the restoration area, and pollinator garden; spreading wood chips; watering; or removing invasive plants.

Please dress for outdoor work and the weather. Bring garden hand-tools, loppers, shovels, garden and leaf rakes, tarps, and small wheelbarrows or 5-gal buckets if you have them. Thanks!

08/09/2026

Shout out to community volunteers that have been helping with the 2026 Vaughan Brook stream monitoring program this summer. These folks get up early, take measurements, record readings, and always end with a smile and greater appreciation for Hallowell’s stream and its ecosystem.

Thank you to Jean, Deborah, and Millie and her son.

To learn about the Vaughan Brook Watershed Planning project, our draft Action Plan, or to review the latest project information: comment below & we will get back to you!

08/06/2026

What is a snag?

Probably one of the most asked questions from HCC & Tree Board volunteers.

08/05/2026

Good info from Maine Forest Service on all things tree…

Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine August 3, 2026 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/03/2026 03:50 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Maine Forest Service Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine August 3,...

08/04/2026

Not all purple is created equal! Purple loosestrife is a highly invasive plant that was introduced into North America for ornamental purposes. It rapidly displaces native plants in wet areas and vastly reduces the habitat value for native wildlife. Thank you George Lapointe for heavy work digging loosestrife out of the Granite City Park riverbank!

08/01/2026

Several of these nurseries were at the HCC/OHD Native Plant Sale. Support our local farms🪴🌱🪴

Meet the farmers, and get growing tips and recommendations for what will thrive in your yard!