On Sunday morning, June 5th, join us at the Maple Corner Community Center, starting at 9:00am as we discuss shorelands over coffee and muffins, followed by a shoreland site visit. This Lake Wise workshop will cover the best trees for rope swings and hammocks, and the best native plants for your gardens and the bees. Come learn how native plants can brighten your yard AND stabilize steep slopes, shorelands, filter stormwater runoff, prevent erosion and provide essential habitat for wildlife. The Lake Wise event will teach gardening tips for healthy lakes while also covering erosion prevention and property protection from using waterbars for driveways, driplines for houses and good septic maintenance practices. Lakeshore properties with good management practices are eligible to earn the beautiful Lake Wise Award sign. The Award Sign is recognition of exemplary shoreland stewardship and helps teach others by example what a lake friendly property looks like. Amy Picotte from Vermont’s Lakes and Ponds Program will present on shorelands and the lake friendly techniques that help us protect our beautiful Calais lakes and watersheds. Hope to see you at this event.

Jan 12, 2025, 3 PM

Jan 13, 2025, 5 to 6 PM

Jan 14, 2025, 12 to 7 PM