Membership
Sid Salvatore, Chairman
Jim Geary, Treasurer
James Vekasi
Kathleen Slack
Susan Allen
Jeff Dutra, Tree Warden
Ralph Dunbar, ex-officio
Associate Members
Charles Carroll (buffering advisor)
Ian Marshall (buffering advisor)
Ann Judd (buffering advisor) Beautification Committee Chair, Rhoades Park Coordinator
The Conservation Commission presently consists of five voting members, a Tree Warden, and eight associate members who assemble on Wednesdays every six weeks or as scheduled at the Town Office.
Current responsibilities include:
--- Educating the community regarding conservation ballot items, recycling, and habitat conservation.
--- Consulting with the Planning Board concerning buffering and Land Use issues.
--- Awarding two Conservation Education Scholarships to Southwest Harbor elementary school students each summer.
--- Selection of recipients of the Larue Spiker Conservation Award.
--- Managing and fundraising for the Tree Program and Beautification Fund.
--- Stewardship of the Charlotte Rhodes Park and Butterfly Garden
--- Working with Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia on the Village Connector Trails Project.
The Commission is currently looking for new members or associates who can assist with the New Century Tree Planting Initiative, which will continue for the next two or three years. The Commission is also interested in finding residents who would be willing to help with any of our other current projects. No experience is required, just an interest in bettering our town and preserving its natural resources. Please call the Town Office at 244-5404 if you can help.
PRUNING CLASS APRIL 16th IN SOUTHWEST HARBOR
Want to learn how to prune your shrubs and trees? In conjunction with the Hancock County Extension Office, the Southwest Harbor Conservation Commission will offer its annual pruning class taught by Extension Educator Marjorie Peronto on Thursday, April 16th from 9:30 until noon. The class will be in the Butterfly Garden at the Charlotte Rhoades Park, and will cover basic pruning techniques and proper use
of equipment. The cost for the class is $10 and will be limited to 15 participants. If you are interested in attending you must reserve a place in advance by calling Ann Judd at 266-6047 If have pruners, bring them with you.
