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  • person holding soil in their hand, small roots are poking out of the handful of soil

    Soil Health

    Tidewater Farm
    UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United States

    Join UMaine Extension Horticulture Staff, Rebecca Long, for an engaging workshop on the foundation of a successful garden: healthy soil. Soil is a living system, and understanding how its physical, chemical, and biological properties work together can help you grow healthier, more productive plants. In this workshop, you’ll explore the role of soil organic matter […]

    $15
  • Composite with marigold and cosmo flowers growing in garden bed, orange and red natural-dyed fiber strands to right

    The Natural Dye Garden

    Tidewater Farm
    UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United States

    Join fiber farmer, fiber artist, and natural dye grower, Eileen Flanagan, for a hands-on workshop exploring the colorful world of dye gardening. Growing plants for natural dyes is a rewarding way to combine gardening, creativity, and traditional craft while discovering the surprising range of colors that can be produced from your own backyard. In this […]

    $50
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    ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam, September 22, 2026

    UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

    This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am - 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food Safety Good Personal Hygiene Time and Temperature Control Preventing Cross-Contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Safe Food Preparation Receiving and Storing Food Methods of Thawing, Cooking, Cooling, and Reheating […]

    $150

  • yellow and pink flowers growing at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, shed in background

    Nature Journaling

    Tidewater Farm
    UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United States

    Join artist and Master Gardener Volunteer, Deena Ball, for a creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of nature journaling. Nature journaling is a practice of slowing down and observing the natural world more closely through writing, drawing, and other creative techniques. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s to notice something you might otherwise have missed. In […]

    $15
  • sunflowers growing in a large garden bed at Hurricane Valley Farm, high tunnel or hoop house in background

    Managing Soil Compaction on Small Farms

    Hurricane Valley Farm 17 Schuster Rd., Falmouth, United States

    Struggling with compacted soils? Interested in hand-scale approaches to improve soil health? Join us as we visit the UMaine Extension Demonstration Site at Hurricane Valley Farm to see strategies in action like deep-rooted cover crops, deep compost mulch, and permanent raised beds. We will tour the demonstration space, discuss tools and techniques, and share what […]

    Free
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    ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam, October 15, 2026

    UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

    This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am - 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food Safety Good Personal Hygiene Time and Temperature Control Preventing Cross-Contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Safe Food Preparation Receiving and Storing Food Methods of Thawing, Cooking, Cooling, and Reheating […]

    $150

  • UMaine food expert testing samples

    ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam, November 16, 2026

    UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United States

    This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am - 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food Safety Good Personal Hygiene Time and Temperature Control Preventing Cross-Contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Safe Food Preparation Receiving and Storing Food Methods of Thawing, Cooking, Cooling, and Reheating […]

    $150

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