UMaine Extension presenting workshop on managing garden insects at Stetson library

Stetson, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Stetson Public Library are co-hosting a workshop for home gardeners on managing insects and diseases from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Stetson Public Library, 70 Village Road (snow date March 4). 

Gardening joy can come hand-in-hand with gardening woes like Japanese beetles, slugs, squash bugs, powdery mildew, blight and grubs. Participants in this workshop will learn how to develop a non-chemical strategy for managing some of Maine’s common garden pests. The instructor for the workshop is UMaine Extension Horticulturist Kate Garland. 

Pre-registration is preferred on the event webpage. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. 

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Kathi Ward at volunteer@stetson.lib.me.us or 207.296.2020. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program allows a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.