
Wilder Wooded Edges for Wildlife
Sun, Jun 28
|The Gem Theater
Wooded edges: a potential powerhouse of habitat!


Time & Location
Jun 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Gem Theater, 48 Cross St, Bethel, ME 04217, USA
About The Event
Deborah Perkins, founder of First Light Wildlife Habitats, is an ecologist with a passion for creating thriving wildlife habitats. In her dynamic presentation, Deb will cover:
✓ Why wooded edges are particularly valuable habitats.
✓ Why wooded edges are highly vulnerable to invasive plant growth and biodiversity loss.
✓ Why this habitat type is an overlooked opportunity that deserves deep attention and stewardship.
✓How to boost biodiversity just beyond the yard/farm/field - no matter how small or insignifcant your edge might seem, or how large and overwhelming it feels.
✓ How to apply simple landscaping practices and observation skills to benefit wildlife along any wooded edge
