UMaine Calendar
UMaine Calendar
Week of Events
4-H Summer Learning Series
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 […]
4-H Goat Workshop, Dover-Foxcroft
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 […]
ServSafe® Certification
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 […]
SAT Prep Matters
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 […]
Grant Writing Essentials
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, […]
Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
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. […]
SAT Prep Matters
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 […]
Preserving the Harvest: Dilly Beans
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. […]
Grant Writing Essentials
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, […]
Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series: Grief Management for Equine and Livestock Caregivers
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 […]
On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities
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 […]