Hosted by the Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne) & Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik (APCAW)

Tribal Nations Ash Seed Collection Training

📍 Indian Island, Maine
📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
🕐 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET
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About the training

SAP-Ne, APCAW, and partners are hosting two ash seed collection trainings to help participants identify and collect ash seeds and preserve ash populations threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer. Participants will use the Ash Seed Collection Manual developed by the APCAW lab.

This first session is for Tribal members and Tribal employees, held on Penobscot Nation lands on Indian Island. A second training, open to the public, will be held at the University of Maine Forest in Old Town, Maine on September 1.

What the training covers

  1. Equipment & identification. Presenters demonstrate how to harvest, process, and store ash seeds, including a walkthrough of essential equipment.
  2. Field practice. Attendees head into the field in small groups to see the full process and practice the techniques themselves.
  3. Prep & storage. The session wraps up with tips for cleaning and preparing seeds for storage or shipping.

Presenters

University of Maine - APCAW Seed Collection Researchers

Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment

Wild Seed Project

Event details

Location
Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, Maine Exact meeting spot emailed to registrants.
Capacity
25 spotsWaitlist opens automatically once full
Registration closes
11:59 PM, August 30, 2026
Cost
FreeIncludes an optional catered lunch at noon

What to bring

Getting there

Park centrally and be ready to walk ¼ mile or more across terrain that may be muddy, steep, and uneven. Carpools or a group van will be available from the central parking area - no need to caravan individually to the field site.

Dietary needs

Options at registration

Choose no restrictions, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free - or contact mgiles@forestguild.org for anything else. Please confirm at registration whether you'll join for lunch so there's enough food for everyone.

Also happening this week

Public Ash Seed Collection Training →

Open to the public, September 1 at the University of Maine Forest in Old Town, Maine.