Week of Events
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026 -Preserving and Using Plants and Flowers
Preserving and Using Plants and Flowers
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. […]
Monday, July 13, 2026
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Kids Can Can 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Growing Elderberries
Kids Can Can 2026
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, […]
Growing Elderberries
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 […]
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -4-H Ice Cream 101
4-H Ice Cream 101
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 […]
Friday, July 17, 2026
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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