On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association will combine its monthly potluck with a talk by forester Julie Davenport. The evening in Oquossoc Village will focus on the growing challenges facing Maine’s forests and is open to the public.
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Forester to discuss challenges facing Maine’s forests at Rangeley meeting
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Key Takeaways:
- RRGSA holds its monthly meeting and potluck on Aug. 21.
- Doors open at 5 p.m. at 41 Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc Village.
- Guest speaker Julie Davenport will discuss the challenges confronting Maine’s forests.
- The event is open to the public and framed as an informative community evening.
- The meeting blends social gathering with environmental conversation.
A Monthly Tradition Meets a Moment of Concern
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association (RRGSA) will set out its potluck tables at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, welcoming neighbors and visitors alike to its clubhouse at 41 Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc Village. What begins as a supper social quickly turns into a forum on the future of Maine’s woodlands.
A Community Table
For years, the RRGSA has paired its monthly business meeting with a shared meal, inviting residents to bring a dish and an open mind. The informal setting, members say, encourages conversation that extends beyond fish and game to the natural world that sustains both.
Voices from the Woods
This month’s conversation will be guided by guest speaker Julie Davenport. Introduced in the association’s announcement as a forester, Davenport is slated to outline “the challenges facing Maine’s forests,” a topic that ranges from tree health to broader environmental pressures. Her talk aims to give attendees a clearer view of what is at stake in the state’s vast tracts of timberland.
Why It Matters
Forests frame much of everyday life in Maine, from recreation to local economies. By bringing Davenport to the table, RRGSA hopes to sharpen community awareness and spark practical dialogue on how residents, guides, and sportsmen can respond to mounting pressures on the state’s signature resource.
Open Invitation
The evening is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the potluck supper precedes the talk. Organizers encourage guests to arrive early, share a dish, and stay for a discussion that may shape how one of New England’s most beloved landscapes meets its next set of trials.
