The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are offering a free virtual recertification training covering tick and mosquito management. This training is ideal for pesticide applicators, land managers, and anyone looking to stay informed on best practices for managing these pests. Register here! This webinar will be hosted via […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on selecting resilient perennials from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and pollinators while adding beauty to home gardens. As long-term investments, perennials can also be affected by fluctuations in temperature, rainfall and snowfall. Stephanie Burnett, professor […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Brogan Tooley, Senior Manager, Agroecology Department, Wyman’s Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine Wild blueberry production in Maine and maritime Canada is an ecologically, economically, […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Brogan Tooley, Senior Manager, Agroecology Department, Wyman’s Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine Wild blueberry production in Maine and maritime Canada is an ecologically, economically, […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting two virtual presentations covering current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 17. During this virtual webinar, UMaine Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon will discuss the potential of alfalfa, clovers and birdsfoot trefoil for use as continuous ground cover in Christmas tree plantations. In […]
Attempting to Center indigenous People in Marine Sciences Abstract: Dr. Marco Hatch, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Western Washington University and Principal Investigator for the Coastal Communities and Ecology Lab will present his recent research and share some of the work being done to braid Indigenous knowledge and mainstream science. He will draw on […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Emmett Gartner, Environmental Reporter, The Maine Monitor Last winter’s devastating storms revealed just how vulnerable Maine communities are to flooding, whether they’re behind seawalls along the coast […]
Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability is publishing its ninth amazing issue! Spire issue #9 contains a variety of submissions, including art, poetry, photography, research, and personal stories. Access the latest issue and back-issues by clicking here.
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. Click here to learn more. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, […]
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. Click here to learn more. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, […]
