Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on the first Monday of each month for our Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series, designed to support Maine’s green industry, including nursery and cut flower production, landscape design, installation, maintenance, and more. Each 75-minute session will feature a presentation followed by Q&A and discussion. Julia Baecher started East of Eden as a backyard […]

Saturday, March 28, 2026 (snow date, March 29) 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. UMaine Extension Penobscot County Office 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 Cost: $0, $25, $50 (select a payment option that best works for you) Bring a bagged lunch; snacks and coffee provided. Register Online Birds, Bugs and Blooms Join fellow educators for a hands-on, […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a Meat and Poultry Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) course March 30–31 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and April 1 from 8:30 a.m.–noon at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. This 2½-day, in-person course covers the fundamentals of meat and poultry HACCP and provides […]

Ready to build confidence in your pruning skills? Join Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a hands-on evening focused on the fundamentals of proper pruning. This practical workshop will cover: • Essential pruning tools • Proper timing for different woody plants • The types of cuts best suited for ornamental, native, […]

Gardeners of all ages are invited to join us for a hands-on workshop on starting seeds indoors. Kate Garland, Horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will provide a 30-minute overview of best practices for successful seed starting, including timing, lighting, soil selection, and care. The program will conclude with a make-and-take activity, and […]

Curious about the growing interest in native plants? Join Newport Adult Education for an engaging session designed to help gardeners confidently incorporate native species into their landscapes. Led by Kate Garland, horticulturist with UMaine Extension, this workshop will: • Explore what “native” really means • Discuss why native plants matter • Share trusted resources for selecting the […]

This one-day course prepares participants to take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam, which will be held immediately after the training. Photo courtesy of USDA. Participants will receive: ServSafe® Manager Book (9th Edition) Diagnostic exam Practice exam (sent about 2 weeks before the course) Cost: $150 (includes class, materials and exam) Registration is required […]

Butterfly gathering nectar fromSolomon’s Seal flower.Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension. UPDATE: The Pollen Palooza will be held on the rain date, May 31! A fun-filled celebration of pollinators! Sunday, May 31, 2026 10am–1pm (rain date May 31) Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Ave, Old Town FREE and open to the public! Explore the fascinating […]

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 […]

Northern Light Mayo Hospital, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Piscataquis Regional Food Center are excited to host a free Produce Pop-Up Market on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, 897 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. The market will provide the community with access to fresh fruits […]

Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for a hands-on food preservation workshop led by Laurie Bowen, Food System Professional where you’ll learn the basics of pressure canning. Discover how to safely use pressure canners to preserve at home. All ingredients, jars, and an information packet provided. Bring a potholder and take home you own […]