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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. Every participant […]
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Join us in the historic Skolfield-Whittier Garden for this family friendly workshop exploring hands-on history. Delaney Bucker and Jennifer Goldstein, volunteers with the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension program, will share how to dry, press, store, and use native plants in recipes and for decoration. You’ll practice preserving herbs and flowers and take some home. […] |
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Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center Dates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15, July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Minimum Age: 9 years old by July 15, 2026 Cost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks To register, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. Blueberry jam, pickles, […]
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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. In this interactive class, you’ll learn the […]
$15
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Make Your Own Ice Cream with Cumberland County 4-H! Join 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 […] |
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Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center Dates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15, July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Minimum Age: 9 years old by July 15, 2026 Cost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks To register, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. Blueberry jam, pickles, […]
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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. In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to choose flower varieties for continuous blooms […]
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Looking to make your own homemade pickles? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of making crisp, delicious pickles, including how to use a boiling water bath canner to safely preserve pickles. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 […]
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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. In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover the fascinating diversity of pollinators, the challenges they face, and practical ways to […]
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Garden program at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm/UMaine Regional Learning Center Dates: 4 Wednesdays: July 15, July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Minimum Age: 9 years old by July 15, 2026 Cost: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks To register, use the Kids Can Can 2026 registration form. Blueberry jam, pickles, […]
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