‍Protecting Messalonskee Lake and its Watershed

‍Concerned About Milfoil?

‍Friends of Messalonskee and RSU 18 Adult Ed have 2 classes to teach you what you can do about it

August 10: 9am – noon Learn to identify milfoil along your shoreline and how to safely remove it. Meet at Sidney Boat Launch – Hosta Lane

August 12: 10am – noon Learn how to kayak and identify milfoil  and help us survey the lake - everything provided.  Meet at Rt 27 Boat Launch, Belgrade

For questions and to sign-up, email friendsofmessalonskee@gmail.com

More Details below:

RSU 18 Messalonskee Office of Mid-Maine Regional Adult and Community Education Partners with FOM to offer Classes for the Lake Community.

Milfoil Disposal - Saturday, August 10, 9:00 a.m.--Noon

The Friends of Messalonskee Watershed have been hard at work for many years keeping the lake, that is in the towns of Belgrade, Oakland, & Sidney, clean and clear for all to enjoy.  This summer their expert on milfoil removal is offering a 3-hour workshops on how to properly hand pull and dispose of it.  You too can make a difference!  We will send a Short Supply list and Release Form when you sign up at friendsofmessalonskee@gmail.com. Must be at least 17. 

Meet at Sidney Boat Launch, 451 Hosta Lane, Sidney, ME   Instructor: Danielle Boutin, FOM Milfoil Coordinator

Plant Identification and Kayak – Monday, August 12, 10:00 a.m.--Noon

If you have always wanted to learn to kayak and explore the lake’s ecology, this class will offer a free kayak lesson and will provide all equipment needed.  Identification of flora and fauna in the lake and stream will be taught followed by a kayak paddle near shore to find various specimens.  Prerequisite:  know the basics of how to swim, but we will be staying close to shore. Please wear water shoes; a bathing suit or shorts, sunglasses or polarized glasses, sunscreen, and hat are also helpful and appropriate.  And please be prepared with extra clothes just in case you get wet. Must be 17 to register.

Meet at the State of Maine Boat Launch on Rt 27 across Loon Ridge Cottages and near Hammond Lumber in Belgrade, ME.   Mike Guarino, Maine Wilderness Tours, Instructor.

Spot the milfoil! After a class, you’ll be able to do this!

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