ARUNDEL, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Canning and Preserving Strawberry Jam workshop on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5–7:30 p.m. at Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel. The workshop will cover how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including recipes using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe preservation techniques for […]
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Caribou, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a free, hands-on gardening and nutrition education program for young adults and adults with children in the household at the Caribou Parks and Rec Maintenance Shop at 903 Main Street, Caribou. It will start at 10 a.m. on […]
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BLUE HILL, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree on June 13, 2026, at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly fun. 4-H […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on big yields on small plots on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. Learn more on the Gardens at Tidewater Farm page. This hands-on workshop will focus on gardening in small spaces and how to […]
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BROWNVILLE, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative are hosting an Introduction to 4-H Community Workshop from 3:30–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at Bernard Jones American Legion Post 92, 67 Railroad Ave., Brownville. Parents and families of all ages will learn more about 4-H from Jen Lobley, Extension […]
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LISBON FALLS, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Plant-Based on a Budget” on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for adults interested in preparing affordable plant-based meals. Participants will learn practical strategies for shopping and […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on growing and preserving herbs on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth. Learn more on the Gardens at Tidewater Farm page. This hands-on workshop will focus on practical techniques for successfully growing culinary herbs, including […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 26 at Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street in Castine. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on April 30. Landowners, natural resource professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend this comprehensive, hands-on training focused on […]
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PORTLAND, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at the Boyd Street Urban Garden, 2 Boyd Street, Portland. The event is co-hosted with Cultivating […]
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BANGOR and ELLSWORTH, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces three opportunities to enroll in Cooking for Crowds, the 3-hour food safety training designed for volunteer cooks. The first two sessions will be held at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Avenue in Bangor from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 and 1–4 p.m. […]
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