Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and UMaine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) will host a screening of the documentary Seeds of Change: Breaking Free from the Prison Food System from 6:30–8 p.m. on Monday, October 27 at the IMRC building, 5 Hilltop Road, Orono. Visitor parking can be found on […]
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Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Fall Open House at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The event will take place at 491 College Ave., Orono. This free public event will introduce youth and families to UMaine Extension’s […]
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Waterville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Maine Forage Conference from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, October 27 at the Governor’s Ballroom, 376 Main Street, Waterville. The event is an opportunity for producers to gain expert insights into forage management, soil health and pest challenges through presentations as […]
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Damariscotta, Maine — The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Morning Dew Farm, 245 US Route 1 in Damariscotta. Rain date will be Monday, Oct. 27. Attendees will meet staff and board members from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and learn […]
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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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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a garlic growing workshop from 2 – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 at UMaine Extension Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Grow Your Own Garlic is a hands-on opportunity to learn how to grow garlic from planting to harvest. In this […]
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Machias, Maine — The creativity and dedication of local 4-H youth were on full display this year as part of the annual Washington County 4-H Photography Contest. Open to all enrolled 4-H members, the contest encourages participants to develop communication and expressive arts skills through photography. This year’s entries captured everything from the quiet beauty […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host “Exploring the Herb Garden at Tidewater Farm” from 4:30–6 p.m. on Thursday, September 18 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth. Members of the herb garden team at Tidewater Farm will provide guided tours of the garden, explaining how to organize, […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a hands-on “Growing a Cut Flower Garden” workshop from 4–5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd., Falmouth. In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to choose the right flowers, start them from seed, planting and […]
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Old Town — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Field Day and kids’ Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. This seasonal celebration will feature informational tables, tastings and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including […]
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