Maine’s Changing Gardens
Maine’s climate is getting warmer and wetter, and we are seeing more extremes such as impactful heavy rainfall events. In this presentation, Dr. Sean Birkel will step through Maine’s historical temperature and precipitation trends and future projections, and show how these changes link to shorter winters, longer summers, and shifts in spring and fall frost […]
4-H Tick Project Mentor Training!
Wolfe Neck Center 184 Burnett Rd., Freeport, United StatesWhen: Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Where: Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport, Maine | Map Who: Volunteers passionate about tick science, safety, and youth education—ideal for Master Gardener Volunteers or other Extension volunteers, but open to all! Location: In your community (Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, or York County); working with educators and youth […]
Cooking for Crowds, April 15th, 2025
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesMany organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
Fun with 4-H
Windham Public Library 217 Windham Center Rd., Windham, United StatesOne Wednesday afternoon each month during the school year, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the Maker […]
Maker Monday
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesOne Monday afternoon each month, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for […]
Cooking for Crowds, April 30th, 2025
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesMany organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
Insects: Maine’s Oddballs, Tricksters & Lookalikes (Zoom Presentation)
ZoomGet answers to questions such as: can you tell the difference between a sawfly larva and a caterpillar? If you saw an eastern cicada killer would you fear you had seen a “Murder” hornet instead and think that they had arrived in Maine? Can you tell a weevil from a tick? Or a booklouse from […]
Interpreting Soil Test Results
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesInterpreting Soil Test Results - Cancelled Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, located at 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, 04105 You tested your soil, and got a comprehensive report back in the mail…now what? This workshop will prepare participants to interpret their soil test results and make necessary […]
ServSafe® Manager Course and Exam, May 20, 2025
UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, United StatesUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (Inclement Weather […]
Fun with 4-H
Windham Public Library 217 Windham Center Rd., Windham, United StatesOne Wednesday afternoon each month during the school year, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have […]
Fun with 4-H
Windham Public Library 217 Windham Center Rd., Windham, United StatesOne Wednesday afternoon each month during the school year, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have […]
Master Gardener Plant Sale
UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME, United StatesEvent Location: UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, located at 200 Presumpscot Point Rd in Falmouth With the weather warming up, the Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteers are in full swing planning this year’s plant sale! Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to assist patrons with their plant selections and to offer growing tips. There […]
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