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UMaine Extension offers native plants workshop in Old Town 

Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Old Town Public Library will host Native Plants for the Ornamental Garden on April 29 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the library, 46 Middle Street in Old Town. This engaging session explores the rising interest in using native plants. Participants will discover why native […]

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UMaine Extension to host parasite management workshop in Dover-Foxcroft for small ruminant producers

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification workshop on Saturday, April 19 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 1441 Dexter Road in Dover-Foxcroft. Producers of small ruminants (sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas) are invited to learn about common parasites and their management. Hands-on activities […]

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UMaine Extension announces online community garden map

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched an updated community garden map to help connect Mainers looking for an opportunity to plant, tend and harvest vegetables and flowers in a communal space.  The Community Garden Map includes information about local community gardens that provide opportunities for individuals to have their own garden […]

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UMaine Extension to host 4-H Ag Symposium for teens on Orono campus

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4th annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens on April 21–22.  The symposium is an overnight experience for youth ages 14-18. Participants will engage with industry professionals on the UMaine campus in Orono, develop leadership skills and nurture friendships with teens from around the […]

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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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New customized wellness resource for loggers now available through Maine AgrAbility

Orono, Maine — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers […]

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Artists wanted for agriculture-focused calendar supporting mediation program

Orono, Maine — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2026 materials, which showcase artwork by Maine-based artists, will celebrate the theme of farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons. The annual wall […]

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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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