Penobscot

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Gardening workshop on creating sustainable landscapes offered by UMaine Extension

Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an in-person workshop, Rooted in Sustainability: An Introduction to Growing a Thriving and Healthy Landscape, on April 29, 2025, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Sprague’s Nursery and Garden Center, 7 Sprague’s Way, Bangor. This workshop will provide gardeners with the essential tools to create […]

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UMaine Extension to hold workshop on preservation gardening at Patten library

Patten, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Veterans’ Memorial Library are offering a preservation garden planning workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 16 at the library, 61 Shin Pond Road in Patten.  The workshop is designed for home gardeners interested in future food preservation activities. Participants will learn how to choose the […]

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UMaine Extension hosts native ornamental plant workshop at Bangor Public Library

Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are co-hosting a workshop on native plants from 3–4:30 p.m. on April 11 at the library, 145 Harlow Street.  This session will explore the rising interest in using native plants. Participants will discover why native plants matter and how gardeners can integrate them […]

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UMaine Extension offers master food preserver program in Penobscot County

Bangor and Orono, Maine — Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer program will be available starting March 3. Master Food Preserver Volunteers deliver UMaine Extension’s education programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Upon successful completion of the program, Master Food Preservers serve as community resources to provide […]

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UMaine Extension offers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course and exam

Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course in-person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. The course prepares attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam which is held immediately following the […]

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Ag Ambassadors at Pineland Farms learn about the dairy cattle herd and agritourism.

4-H Ag Ambassador program features farm visits and career exploration for teens

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The […]

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UMaine Extension offers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course in Bangor

Bangor, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an in-person ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 at the Penobscot County office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam which is held immediately following the […]

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UMaine Extension to host annual field day and fun run at Rogers Farm

Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Field Day and kids’ Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. This seasonal celebration will feature demonstrations, tastings, and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including […]

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