“Invasive” with Maine Coast Heritage Trust
HIPP was able to offer a program recently featuring Amanda Devine, a stewardship director with Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT). Amanda talked to us about her stewardship of MCHT preserves and the work she does to limit the numbers of invasive plants on the...
Learn about Herbicide Use and Invasive Plant Controls with Amanda Devine
Amanda Devine, Regional Steward Manager with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, will offer a slide presentation for HIPP and interested friends and residents on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell. The program is free and open to the...
Another Battle with Invasive Plants
An article published in The Washington Post describes a battle with invasive plants on the writer's property in Virginia. It is much the same as the fights we face here in Maine: invasive plants grow uncontrolled in fields and woods, crowding out the native plants....
Another Volunteer Opportunity with HIPP
The fall season is a good time to tackle invasive plants. Some, like bittersweet, are easy to spot at this time of year, and we will be taking advantage of great weather on Saturday, October 22 to do just that. Meet us at Curtis Farm Preserve on Saturday, October 22,...
HCA Field Trip to Curtis Farm Preserve
At the invitation of Harpswell Academy teacher Kim Bengtson, Linda Wilkins and Susan Reynolds introduced eleven 5th&6th grade students to the concept of the ecosystem and how invasive plants can disrupt this balance of...
HIPP WORK DAYS: VOLUNTEER AND HELP HIPP KEEP HARPSWELL BEAUTIFUL
Several work days are planned in the weeks ahead. HIPP will be at HHLT preserves to cut and help control invasive plants. The schedule of events: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: JOHNSON FIELD The work day begins at 9:00 a.m. at Johnson Field (25 Abner Point Road, Bailey...
News Updates from HIPP
The HIPP team extends a huge hug in thanks to the more than 50 people who attended our Seaside Celebration on Bailey Island on August 18. The event featured a silent auction, a raffle drawing, and great-tasting lobster rolls. A number of tasty appetizers were passed...
Join us for a Seaside Celebration!
Our August 17 event is coming up quickly. If you have emailed us and not received a reply, please don't despair. We had a technical glitch with our emails, but it is working now so you are on the list. To support HIPP, please RSVP, then bring a chair, good spirits and...
HIPP Fundraiser at Mackerel Cove!
Now is the time to register for HIPP's 2022 fundraiser. Save the date: August 17 at 5:30 p.m. Reserve your place by emailing us: [email protected]. A suggested donation of $20 will admit you to the event with a ticket for a cold beverage. We will have lobster...
We encourage you to contact HIPP with your questions about invasive plants and your observations of invasive plants in Harpswell. You can reach HIPP at [email protected] or by filling out the form below.