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  • 2025 UMaine Wild Blueberry Spring Conference

    Moore Community Center 125 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for the 7th Annual Wild Blueberry Spring Conference! This year's topics will cover fresh pack and harvesting innovations, the latest pest management tools, nutrient management knowledge to date, burning farmer panels, and more! Three pesticide credits are available for full-day attendance. There will be coffee and breakfast items in the morning, followed by […]

    $10 – $100
  • Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training – February 2025

    Virtual Event

    Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive! We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join us for two one-hour virtual sessions to help you with your decision. By the end of the two-part series, you will have […]

    Free
  • Managing Insects and Disease in the Home Garden – Stetson

    Stetson Public Library 70 Village Road, Stetson, ME, United States

    University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Stetson Public Library are co-hosting a workshop for home gardeners on managing insects and diseases from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Stetson Public Library, 70 Village Road (snow date March 4). Gardening joy can come hand-in-hand with gardening woes like Japanese beetles, slugs, squash bugs, powdery […]

    Free
  • Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program

    Hybrid Event

    University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring 2025 cohort […]

    Free
  • Adaption in Action Series

    Adaption in Action Series: Climate Adaptation Planning

    Aldermere Farm Welcome Center 20 Russell Avenue, Rockport, ME

    Concerned about how a more extreme climate is impacting your farm or landscape?  Too much or too little water? Concerned about soil erosion, wind impacts or shifting seasons? Come learn about Climate Adaptation Planning as a tool to assess risks and identify solutions to increase resilience and mitigate problems related to unpredictable climate and weather […]

    $25
  • 2025 Poultry Health Seminar

    University of Maine Augusta 46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine

    Are you a new or aspiring poultry farmer? This seminar is designed just for you. Gain essential knowledge to keep your small flock thriving with expert-led talks covering: Basic Care: Learn the daily essentials for healthy and happy poultry. Small Flock Nutrition: Discover feeding strategies tailored to your flock’s needs. Biosecurity: Protect your birds from diseases with practical […]

    $25 – $60
  • Planning a Preserving Garden – Skowhegan

    Skowhegan Public Library 9 Elm Street, Skowhegan, ME

    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 […]

  • Compost 101: Build Your First Pile

    Virtual Event

    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 […]

    Free – $10
  • Gardening Webinar Series: Gardening in a Changing Climate

    Virtual Event

    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 […]

    Free – $15
  • Renovating Old Apple Trees Workshop

    Black Acres Farm 123 Black Road, Wilton, Maine, United States

    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. […]

    Free – $15
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