Pollinator sign in garden.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers will lead a workshop on gardening techniques that support pollinators on July 28 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm.

UMaine Extension offers workshop on pollinator-friendly gardening

July 9, 2026 Cumberland, Garden and Yard, Horticulture, In-Person, News

FALMOUTH, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a pollinator-friendly gardening workshop on Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth.

This engaging workshop will focus on the diversity of pollinators, the challenges they face, and practical ways to support them in your own landscape. Participants will explore how to create vibrant, pollinator-friendly gardens using native plants, thoughtful garden design and low-impact gardening practices. Participants will also learn about Maine’s Pollinator-Friendly Garden certification program and steps for becoming certified. This workshop is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and inspiration to create gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity throughout the growing season.

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.

The registration fee is $15 and advance registration is required on the Pollinator-Friendly Gardening event page. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Hargest at pamela.hargest@maine.edu or 207.949.4524.