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York County Extension to host wreath making workshop at Wells Reserve

Wells, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, with Wells Reserve at Laudholm, will host a wreath making workshop from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, December 2 at the Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. Extension professionals will provide instruction on how to assemble a holiday balsam fir wreath using locally harvested greenery and a single-faced […]

UMaine Extension to host invasive plant workshop in York County

Dayton, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and Maine Forest Service (MFS), will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Andy’s Agway/Cole Farm Maple, 13 Cole Farm Road, Dayton. This workshop […]

UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to Hollis on August 2

Hollis, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The third stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2 at Tibbets Farm, […]

UMaine Extension offers strawberry jam and fermenting workshops at Frinklepod Farm

Arundel, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road in Arundel. Preserving strawberries will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and fermenting sauerkraut and kimchi will take place Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Canning […]

UMaine Extension announces pasture walk series at multiple farms in July and August

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine, each beginning at 11 a.m. The series includes events […]

students at Cave Hill School identifying ticks

Adult volunteers needed to help 4-H youth understand ticks

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 […]

forest of maple trees harvested for syrup in autumn

Extension maple expert to present at workshops for beginners in southern Maine and online

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 […]

UMaine Extension to host soil health day in York County

Alfred, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is offering a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the York County office, 45 Kennebunk Rd., Alfred. This workshop will provide growers with practice guidance to address soil health concerns and build healthier soils for long-term […]

UMaine Extension to host an invasive plant workshop in Wells on August 26

Wells, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and Maine Forest Service (MFS) are hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants on August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd. Participants will learn about […]

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