Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking Workshop on Wednesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m., at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Cooperative Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the basics of vegetarian and vegan diets. Participants will explore the […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine — 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, a part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will offer two, 4-week Family STEM Club sessions this fall at the UMaine Extension office, 24 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. Families will engage in hands-on STEM projects together, with opportunities for adults to […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine —The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting a drop-in Open House on Sunday, August 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The event is free and geared toward families, youth […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at Little Ridge Farm, 103 Gould Rd. in Lisbon Falls. Pickling and canning dilly beans (pickled green beans) will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and preserving tomato salsa will take place Tuesday, August 26, […]
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Sidney and Topsham, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two multi-session farm tractor safety courses this spring. The Kennebec County session will be held on Monday evenings (and one Thursday) at Kramer Tractor, 2400 West River Road in Sidney, starting April 14. The Androscoggin/Sagadahoc counties session will be held on Tuesday evenings […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking adult volunteers in Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc and York counties to become 4-H Tick Project Mentors. Mentors will guide youth in learning about ticks and tick safety using engaging hands-on activities offered through the 4-H Tick Project. “Understanding ticks is crucial for both human and environmental […]
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Lewiston, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association are hosting a Maine Vegetable and Fruit School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m on March 25 at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Campus, 51 Westminster Street. Topics include pest management for beans, lettuce and carrots; weather […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple sugaring workshops for beginners and small-scale producers in January and February. There is also an online option hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association. All of the programs […]
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Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge workshop for volunteers from 3-5 p.m. on January 16 and 30, 2025 at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. This workshop is geared toward adults who want to learn more about how to help youth […]
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Bowdoinham, Maine – The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on June 19, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Stonecipher Farm, 1186 River Road, Bowdoinham. Farmer/owner Ian Jerolmack will discuss no-till farming techniques and marketing. This event is geared toward people interested in starting […]
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