Would you like to become a beekeeper? This 5-week class is designed for new beekeepers, prior to their first year of bees, or it can be a great refresher course […]
Join experienced sugarmakers for two great workshops in one day! $10 per workshop, or register for both and pay just $15 9am to 11:30am - Intro to Backyard Sugaring: Maple Syrup 101. This morning workshop will include demonstrations and discussions on all aspects of making maple syrup- the sweetest gift of nature-in your own backyard. […]
Join Pamela Hargest, UMaine Horticulture Professional, for this hands-on workshop where you will learn about the optimal growing conditions necessary for producing high-quality microgreens indoors as well as the variety of seeds available and their flavor profiles. You'll plant and take home your own freshly-sown tray of microgreens! (Snow Date: February 1st)
February 5th & 12th. This two-night class focused on Honeybee Colony health management through IPM strategies. This class will focus on understanding the organisms that pose threats to colony health, early identification of symptoms, and creating a whole system approach to colony health management that works with the bee's natural habits. Students will learn how […]
Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver.
Are you getting older, but still want to garden? Join presenter Ellen Gibson of Maine AgrAbility as she introduces ergonomic tools and techniques to help you keep gardening forever while reducing the potential for injury. Registration is required for this free workshop, which will be held at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, […]
Would you like to become a beekeeper? This 5-week class is designed for new beekeepers, prior to their first year of bees, or it can be a great refresher course for beekeepers just now going into their first winter season. Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm, beginning February 18th. More information and online […]
Join Jason Lilley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agricultural Professional, for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup-the sweetest gift of nature-in your own back yard! 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Paris Farmers Union, 227 Main Street, South Paris, ME RSVP Required to Attend. RSVP by email to rebecca.gray@maine.edu or […]
Wednesdays, March 4th & 11th. This class teaches beekeepers to be more sustainable through the production and use of nucleus colonies and backyard queen production. Students learn how to produce and manage nucs for increase and hedging against winter loss and how to rear queens from their own hives. Topics include equipment, management, overwintering and […]
9:00-10:00 am: Garden Chats (weekly topic varies) These 1-hour sessions will be held every Monday at 9:00 AM, Wednesday at 12:00 PM, and Thursday at 6:00 PM. All gardeners are invited to join members of the UMaine Extension Home Horticulture team as they offer short online lessons on featured topics followed by a facilitated discussion with fellow […]
