University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 7–August 11. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics to fit a broad range of interests. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, the UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a Farm-to-Table Summer Camp for youth entering grades 4-6, from July 28 to August 1, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. The camp will also include some off-site travel. During the camp, participants will have the opportunity to […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at Little Ridge Farm, 103 Gould Rd. in Lisbon Falls. Pickling and canning dilly beans (pickled green beans) will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, what […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. The first in the series will […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd. in Wiscasset. Spirited Spreads: Boozy Jams Happy Hour will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:30–7 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively and safely incorporate spirits and liqueurs into fruit jams. Workshop […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine, each beginning at 11 a.m. The series includes events on Saturday, June […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), and Maine Forest Service (MFS) will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Houlton High School, 7 Bird Street, Houlton. This full-day event will include both classroom […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
Join UMaine Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project for a visit to Tenderwild Farm. We will tour the farm with owner Peter Alsop and learn how he is using smart technology to improve farm efficiency and production. Peter will be joined by Tenderwild’s Business Manager, Rory Keohane, to discuss their tech-enabled approach to expanding […]
Maison de Chevre in Dover-Foxcroft will host a 4-H Goat Workshop for families who have goats, are considering getting goats, or just want to experience a working dairy goat farm in the Maine Highlands. On August 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sadee Mehuren, 4-H Animal Science Professional, will facilitate a hands-on overview of […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an 8-hour ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton, 363 Maine Mall Road in South Portland. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which will be administered […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
Looking to make your own homemade pickles? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of making crisp, delicious dilly beans (pickled green beans), including how to use a boiling water bath canner to safely preserve pickles. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for farmers seeking natural and respectful ways to manage livestock losses. Hosted on a working farm, this session will walk you through the composting process using real-life examples—including actual livestock mortalities—to show how you can turn a difficult situation into healthy, fertile soil. You'll learn the science, the […]
The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting a drop-in Open House on Sunday, August 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The event is free and geared toward families, youth and community members. […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine, each beginning at 11 a.m. The series includes events on Saturday, August […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description This 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises, practices and policies […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at Little Ridge Farm, 103 Gould Rd. in Lisbon Falls. Preserving tomato salsa will take place Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 2 – 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, what equipment to use to ensure […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]
Join UMaine Extension and our community partners for a series of three workshops for urban gardeners and farmers. Held at different sites in Portland, these sessions will focus on practices that help growers increase their resilience in an urban setting. Participants may join us for as many sessions as they are able; please note that […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd. in Wiscasset. Pickle Party: Brining the Summer Harvest, is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025 from 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. and will cover the basics of pickling vegetables and how to use a boiling water bath […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine, each beginning at 11 a.m. The series includes events on Saturday, June […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope Midcoast, is […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. The first in the series will […]
Program Description Online SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. “I am actually a […]
If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope Midcoast, is […]
Stonyfield Organic, along with UMaine Extension Dairy Specialist Glenda Pereira, invites you to attend a “Farm Progress Tour and Discussion: Cow Monitoring, Renewable Energy, and Forage Planning” hosted by Mayday Farm. Cost: Free – Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Stonyfield Organic Please register by September 1, 2025, so we can have a headcount ahead of time. […]