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Field Day & Fun Run
September 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Join us for our annual Field Day and the Harvest Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This seasonal celebration will feature informational tables, tastings and art in the garden. Visitors can explore over 30 themed gardens, including our expanded Harvest for Hunger gardens and the well-established native plant collection. Staff and volunteers will provide insights on soil testing, season extension and pollinator-friendly gardening.
Children up to 12-years-old can participate in a ½ mile Harvest Fun Run through farm fields adjacent to the demonstration garden. Register for the Fun Run online or with paper forms at the event.
The event will also feature the Great Veggie Race, where competitors of all ages can create and decorate wheeled vegetable vehicles. Participants can bring their own vegetable (under 3 lbs, please) or select one upon arrival. No registration required for the veggie race.
The event is free and open to all. In case of inclement weather, please check this website for updates.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate Garland, katherine.garland@maine.edu; 207.942.7396.
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