UMaine Calendar
UMaine Calendar
Week of Events
Registration Closes for 2022 Maine Master Gardener Volunteer Program
The Master Gardener Volunteer training will take place online beginning in the fall of 2022 with a few in-person learning opportunities. The online training will include self-paced learning modules coupled with live virtual sessions where participants will have direct access to dozens of horticultural experts from across the state. The course, designed to train volunteers […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Canning and Freezing Basics Demo
Canning and Freezing Basics Demo
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? This home food preservation demonstration will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will receive home food preservation fact sheets, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to ensure safety, and how to check […]
Safe Labor–Movement Workshop in Norway
Safe Labor–Movement Workshop in Norway
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, in-person workshop in August for farmers, farm workers, fishermen and foresters with a focus on body mechanics, injury prevention, movement, health and wellness. The Safe Labor–Movement workshop is from 5–7 p.m. on Aug. 30, Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman Street, Norway. Cynthia Flores, Labor–Movement founder, […]
Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students (online)
Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students (online)
This course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers field selection, agronomics, integrated pest management, pollinators, climate change challenges, economics, and an introduction to how this industry functions. The course includes one field trip during class time to observe an established blueberry field. This class is open to current students, […]
Master Food Preserver Program in Falmouth: Session 9
Master Food Preserver Program in Falmouth: Session 9
Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver. What is a Master Food Preserver? Master Food Preservers serve to extend Extension’s education programs in food preservation to adults and youth. The Master Food Preserver serves as a volunteer […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students (online)
Wild Blueberry Production: A Five Week Course for Beginning Farmers and UMaine Students (online)
This course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers field selection, agronomics, integrated pest management, pollinators, climate change challenges, economics, and an introduction to how this industry functions. The course includes one field trip during class time to observe an established blueberry field. This class is open to current students, […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Flowering in the North 2022 Webinar Series
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]