University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Skowhegan Free Public Library are offering a workshop titled, Planning a Preservation Garden, from 3:30-5 p.m. on March 10 at the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm Street (snow date March 11). The workshop is designed for home gardeners interested in future food preservation activities. Participants will learn […]
A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]
If you know how to find citations for articles, but don't know how to figure out if the library has access to those articles, this workshop is for you. Learn how to locate articles in library databases based on the citations you've found, and how to find even more articles using one article as a […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an introduction to home composting webinar from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 over Zoom. In this workshop participants will learn the science behind compost formation, how to “feed” your compost pile, and how to use finished compost in the garden. Participants will also consider […]
In this workshop we will discuss different research metrics, how to interpret them, and how to set up alerts for metrics. To register and receive Zoom link, go to our Workshops Guide.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar titled, “Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know,” from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Sean Birkel, assistant Extension professor and Maine state climatologist, and Rebecca Long, coordinator of horticulture training programs for UMaine Extension, will discuss climate change […]
Versant Power Astronomy Center invites you to join us to view the total lunar eclipse on Friday, March 14th from 12:30 am to 5:30 am (early morning) at the Clark Telescope. This is a FREE event where we will share views of the Moon and other celestial objects. The event is weather permitting and will […]
To submit your abstract for UMaine's Student Symposium, click here. Submission deadline is March 14, 2025. No late submissions are accepted.
Do you have an apple tree you’ve always wondered how to prune? Come join Nick Rowley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension sustainable agriculture professional, Bella Russo Extension Agrability Coordinator and Senator Russel Black at Black Acres Farm on March 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for an in-depth demonstration of pruning and care of apple trees. […]
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