Classes & Workshops
Events
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September 27, 2:30-3:20 p.m. Common Ground Fair 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, Maine Cost: Free (no registration required) Presenter: Kate McCarty, University of Maine Cooperative Extension UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteers Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? This food preservation demonstration will teach you the basic steps for canning and […]
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Monday, September 28, 2026 2:30–6 p.m. Rogers Demonstration Farm 941 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine Cost: Free ($15 suggested donation) Register Online Designed specifically for new, hesitant, or aspiring operators, this University of Maine Cooperative Extension hands-on tractor workshop offers a supportive, low-pressure environment to build real confidence behind the wheel. We will practice key […]
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Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Rainbow Valley Farm, 3535 West River Road, Sidney, Maine Cost: Free Snacks and lunch will be provided. Register Online The Maine Compost School is a nationally recognized composting program offered by the Maine Compost Team for 29 years. Join us for a streamlined, one-day on-farm workshop on composting […]
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October 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farms 200 Presumpscot Point Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105 Join artist and Master Gardener Volunteer, Deena Ball, for a creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of nature journaling. Nature journaling is a practice of slowing down and observing the natural world more closely through writing, drawing, and other […]
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5 – 6:30 p.m. UMaine Extension Demonstration Site at Hurricane Valley Farm 17 Schuster Road, Falmouth, Maine Cost: Free (registration is required) Register Online Struggling with compacted soils? Interested in hand-scale approaches to improve soil health? Join us as we visit the UMaine Extension Demonstration Site at Hurricane Valley Farm to see […]
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1 event,Friday, October 2, 2026, Noon-12:30 p.m. Online Via Zoom It’s re-enrollment season! Join us for an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of ZSuite and learn helpful tips and tricks for using the platform as a 4-H club leader. We’ll review the re-enrollment process and explore tools and features available to help you manage your club. […]
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Sunday, October 4, 2026 9 a.m.–3 p.m. UMaine Extension Somerset County Office 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, Maine Cost: $45–$85, sliding scale Register Online Producers of small ruminants, including sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, are invited to attend this workshop to learn about common parasites and strategies for managing them. Participants also will learn about the […]
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1 event,Monday, October 5, 2026 6–9 p.m. Skowhegan Area High School 61 Academy Circle, Skowhegan, Maine Cost: $25 Register Online Learn the basic steps for safely canning and freezing garden vegetables during Preserving the Harvest, a hands-on workshop led by Abbie Perry, a UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer. Participants will learn recommended food preservation methods, […]
$25
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1 event,Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6–7:15 p.m. Virtual Presenters: Dr. Ankit Singh and Dr. Anna Wallingford Cost: Sliding scale ($0 - $15) Registration Required Register Here A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for growers and gardeners. This session will cover how greenhouse systems create controlled growing environments that can extend the season, improve […]
Free – $15
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1 event,Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6–9 p.m. Mt. Blue Campus 129 Seamon Road, Farmington, Maine Cost: $25 Register Online Learn the basics of food preservation during Preserving the Harvest, a hands-on workshop from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Abigail Perry, a UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer, will cover the basic steps of hot water bath […]
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Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME Cost: $150 (registration is required) Register Here This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food […]
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October 17, 2026, 10:00–11:30 a.m. UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farms 200 Presumpscot Point Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105 Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Wild Seed Project for a hands-on workshop focused on planting and maintaining native plants to support pollinators and other beneficial insects in your vegetable garden. You’ll learn how to incorporate native plants into […]
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Sunday, October 18, 2026 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The Ecology School / Riverbend Farm 184 Simpson Rd, Saco, Maine Cost: $45–$85, sliding scale Register Online Producers of small ruminants, including sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, are invited to attend this workshop to learn about common parasites and strategies for managing them. Participants will also learn about […]
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6–7 p.m. Online via Zoom Register Online Callie Foster and with leader Jean Sloat of the 4-H Wild Mustangs horse club Interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer? Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey is a free, one-hour virtual session for people who want to learn more about getting involved with 4-H. Participants […]
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1 event,Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1 – 4 p.m. UMaine Extension at UMaine Regional Learning Center 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME Cost: $15 (registration is required) Register Online Why attend? There’s a lot to learn about safe food preparation and handling. If you don’t do it for a living, you may not be aware […]
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