Kids ages 5 and up are invited to a special program about the solar eclipse on Friday, March 15 at 2 pm in the library's Riverview Room. Leah McCluskey, staff from 4-H, will share information about solar eclipses, along with guiding participants to create miniature models of a solar eclipse using foam balls and wire. Everyone […]
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for […]
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to a special program about the solar eclipse on Saturday, March 30 at 10 am in the library's Howard Room. Carla Schocchi and Leah McCluskey, staff from 4-H, will share information about solar eclipses, along with guiding participants to create miniature models of a solar eclipse using foam balls and […]
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services 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 […]
Are you new to keeping chickens, or have you been keeping chickens for a while now and want to learn more? Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Livestock Specialist, and Ashley Wright, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, for a 2-hour “egg-citing” educational program on brooding chicks at home and raising laying […]
May 11, 2024 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Maine Cost: $50-$120 (Lunch will be provided) Register Online New to sheep or goats? This workshop covers important topics for successful sheep and goat ownership and production. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is working with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s […]
Interested in learning how to shear sheep as a producer or as a profession? This hands-on workshop will give you the skills needed to effectively, efficiently, and humanely shear wool sheep. Day 1 Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Location: Sunrise Farm, N. Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road, Belgrade, Maine 04917 Cost: $100 Day […]
Join Hancock County 4-H for a day of immersive, hands-on workshops. Youth can make their own pollinator homes, make a mini aquaponics system, take a painting workshop, meet a variety of farm animals and so much more! Rain or shine — fun for the entire family, all ages welcome! Registration is required and will close […]
A Pasture walk will take place at Waldoview Farm, where Shepard Tom Hodgman raises a large flock of Katahdin sheep. Tom's pasture and rotational grazing management creates excellent soil and animal health. Come join us! Register Here
University 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. registration deadline October 9th This ServSafe Course […]
