UMaine Calendar

Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras.  Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”.  Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Ania Wright, Legislative and Political Specialist, Sierra Club Maine Chapter   […]

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Ania Wright, Legislative and Political Specialist, Sierra Club Maine Chapter   Maine has been a standout leader for climate action in recent years, but how does it compare to global action and what is necessary to […]

One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]

This hands-on poster workshop is for all disciplines, graduate and undergraduate students. You will practice how to organize your information creatively on your poster for UMSS24 and beyond. You'll learn to understand how to create dynamic, eye-catching poster designs as well as learn how to engage your audience. Dr. Caitlin Howell, Associate Director of the […]

very home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, […]

Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a virtual, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. Topics include personal financial health, financial resources, and how farmers’ personal values […]

One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]

  Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, “A Story about the Taste of Language.” The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a […]

  Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, “A Story about the Taste of Language.” The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a […]

Join us on Friday, March 1st in the Astronomy Center at 12:00 noon for a Deep Dive! Led by Bangor Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lucas Richman, this session of Lunch & Learn will take a deeper look into Mahler's 5th Symphony which will be performed by the BSO on March 10 at the Collins Center […]

Join us for an immersive view of eclipses, the most spectacular sights in the sky! Explore the nature of these special celestial alignments and get prepared to safely observe them.  Experience the awe and wonder with stunning images of both solar and lunar eclipses captured by a world-renowned astro-photographer from locations around the globe.   The […]