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UID:10001397-1781112600-1781118000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Big Yields on Small Plots
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension Urban Agriculture Professional\, Carrick Gambell\, for a hands-on workshop on growing big yields in small spaces. Gardening in a limited area doesn’t have to be restrictive\, learn how to make the most of every square foot. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll explore techniques such as trellising\, dense planting\, and extending the growing season into the fall. Participants will get hands-on practice setting up a trellis and leave with practical strategies to grow more food for themselves\, their families\, and their communities. \nThis workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. \nRegistration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nRegister Online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/big-yields-on-small-plots/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Hargest":MAILTO:pamela.hargest@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T163000
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SUMMARY:Fun with 4-H
DESCRIPTION:One Wednesday afternoon each month from November through June\, we will offer a themed hands-on craft or science activity at the Windham Public Library. This program is designed for youth ages 5-8\, and adult assistance is encouraged. \nNo registration is necessary; please feel free to drop in and join us! \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17th\nTime: 3:30-4:30 PM\nGrades: K-3rd\nLocation: Windham Public Library\, 217 Windham Center Rd\, Windham\, ME\nCost: Free\nNo registration necessary to participate in this free program.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/fun-with-4-h-june2026/
LOCATION:Windham Public Library\, 217 Windham Center Rd.\, Windham\, 04062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Pollock":MAILTO:allison.pollock@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
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UID:10001371-1782145800-1782149400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Maker Monday
DESCRIPTION:One Monday afternoon each month from November-June\, 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 Series program. \nRegistration ends the Friday prior to each class or when full (maximum of 10). \nDate: June 22\nTime: 4:30-5:30 PM\nAges: 5-12 year-olds\nLocation: UMaine Extension Cumberland Office\, 75 Clearwater Dr\, Falmouth\nTheme: Ice Cream \nRegister here
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/4-h-maker-monday-june2026/
LOCATION:UMaine Regional Learning Center\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Pollock":MAILTO:allison.pollock@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260514T181345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T202928Z
UID:10001402-1783531800-1783540800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Strawberry Jam
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says summertime in Maine like strawberry season. Join UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art and science of preserving Maine fruit. We’ll guide you through the boiling water bath method\, ensuring you leave with the skills to preserve safely and confidently at home. \nEvery participant will leave with research-based recipes and a freshly made jar of jam to enjoy. \nHelpful to bring a potholder with you to class. \nTo register\, use the Strawberry Jam Workshop Registration Form. \nPlease contact Renée Whiting\, Administrative Specialist\, at phone 207-581-8364 or at email Renee.Whiting@maine.edu for more information.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/make-your-own-strawberry-jam/
LOCATION:Cumberland County Extension Office\, 75 Clearwater Dr. Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Preservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McCarty":MAILTO:kate.mccarty@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260602T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192108Z
UID:10001403-1784106000-1784113200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Kids Can Can 2026
DESCRIPTION:Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center \nDates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15\, July 22\, July 29 and August 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00-11:00 AM \nMinimum Age: 9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nCost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nTo register\, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. \nBlueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Gardens at Tidewater Farm as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce and more. Then we’ll move to the UMaine Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Preservation,Food Preservation and Workshop,Youth Development,Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McCarty":MAILTO:kate.mccarty@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000
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UID:10001407-1784136600-1784140200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Elderberries
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Gardener Volunteer\, Joel Leak\, for a workshop on growing elderberries at home. Elderberries are a native\, low-maintenance shrub that can easily be incorporated into the landscape. Today\, several cultivated varieties are available for home gardeners and can be grown for culinary use\, including syrups and jams. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn the basics of selecting varieties\, site preparation\, planting\, pest management\, and harvesting. We’ll explore the differences between native and cultivated elderberries\, discuss growing conditions for success in Maine\, and demonstrate seasonal care techniques. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently grow and maintain elderberries in their own landscapes or gardens. This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nSign up using the Growing Elderberries registration form.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/growing-elderberries/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Hargest":MAILTO:pamela.hargest@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260123T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T142417Z
UID:10001383-1784215800-1784219400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Ice Cream 101
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Ice Cream with Cumberland County 4-H! \nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on activity where you’ll turn simple ingredients into creamy homemade ice cream—and get to eat it at the end! Open to ages 5–10 (caregivers required for ages 5–8). 4-H enrollment is not required to participate in this program. Registration closes the Monday before each class or when full. (Maximum 15)🍦 \nDate: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026\nTime: 3:30-4:30pm\nLocation: Thomas Memorial Library\, Cape Elizabeth\nAges: 5-10\nTo register\, use the 4-H Ice Cream 101 registration form.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/4-h-ice-cream-101/
LOCATION:Thomas Memorial Library\, 6 Scott Dyer Rd.\, Cape Elizabeth\, 04107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allison Pollock":MAILTO:allison.pollock@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260602T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192108Z
UID:10001404-1784710800-1784718000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Kids Can Can 2026
DESCRIPTION:Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center \nDates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15\, July 22\, July 29 and August 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00-11:00 AM \nMinimum Age: 9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nCost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nTo register\, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. \nBlueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Gardens at Tidewater Farm as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce and more. Then we’ll move to the UMaine Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Preservation,Food Preservation and Workshop,Youth Development,Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McCarty":MAILTO:kate.mccarty@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260604T171011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174047Z
UID:10001408-1784827800-1784833200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Growing a Cut Flower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers for an engaging workshop on growing a cut flower garden. Whether you’re new to flower gardening or looking to expand your garden\, this workshop will introduce techniques for growing beautiful\, productive blooms throughout the season. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn how to choose flower varieties for continuous blooms and a variety of uses\, plan and plant your garden\, and care for it throughout the season. We’ll explore succession planting\, garden design considerations\, and tips for maintaining healthy and productive plants\, while highlighting flowers that grow well in Maine gardens. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently grow and maintain a thriving cut flower garden at home. This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $20 per person. \nSign up using the Growing a Cut Flower Garden registration form.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/growing-a-cut-flower-garden-2/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Hargest":MAILTO:pamela.hargest@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260604T174610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T192456Z
UID:10001409-1785259800-1785265200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Pollinator-Friendly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers for an engaging workshop on pollinator-friendly gardening. Pollinators play a vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems and food production\, and home gardeners can make a meaningful difference in protecting them. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll discover the fascinating diversity of pollinators\, the challenges they face\, and practical ways to support them in your own landscape. We’ll explore how to create vibrant\, pollinator-friendly gardens using native plants\, thoughtful garden design\, and low-impact gardening practices. Participants will also learn about Maine’s Pollinator-Friendly Garden certification program and steps for becoming certified. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and inspiration to create gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity throughout the growing season. This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nSign up using the Pollinator-Friendly Gardening registration form.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/pollinator-friendly-gardening/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Hargest":MAILTO:pamela.hargest@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260602T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192108Z
UID:10001405-1785315600-1785322800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Kids Can Can 2026
DESCRIPTION:Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center \nDates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15\, July 22\, July 29 and August 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00-11:00 AM \nMinimum Age: 9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nCost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nTo register\, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. \nBlueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Gardens at Tidewater Farm as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce and more. Then we’ll move to the UMaine Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Preservation,Food Preservation and Workshop,Youth Development,Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McCarty":MAILTO:kate.mccarty@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260605T133503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T135154Z
UID:10001410-1785862800-1785868200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Allium Pests and Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate\, Peyton Ginakes\, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy\, productive plants in the home garden that will store well throughout winter. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn about common allium pests and diseases and strategies for preventing\, scouting\, and managing them throughout the growing season. We’ll explore how to recognize early signs of damage\, discuss seasonal monitoring techniques\, and examine real examples from the garden. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience scouting for pests and diseases that can be applied in their own gardens. This workshop will take place at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nSign up using the Allium Pests and Diseases registration form.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/allium-pests-and-diseases/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Hargest":MAILTO:pamela.hargest@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T105903
CREATED:20260602T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192108Z
UID:10001406-1785920400-1785927600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Kids Can Can 2026
DESCRIPTION:Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center \nDates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15\, July 22\, July 29 and August 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00-11:00 AM \nMinimum Age: 9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nCost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nTo register\, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. \nBlueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Gardens at Tidewater Farm as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce and more. Then we’ll move to the UMaine Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Preservation,Food Preservation and Workshop,Youth Development,Youth Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McCarty":MAILTO:kate.mccarty@maine.edu
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