Fermentation Friday takes place at the University of Maine in Orono. During Fermentation Friday, held at the UMaine Food Lab in Hitchner Hall, participants cook, create, share, and connect. Using recipes as starting points, we explore fermentation, storytelling, food rescue, and local food systems. This session will focus on fermenting cheese - we will work […]
The extraordinary jazz trumpeter/composer Jason Palmer brings his ensemble to Maine for performances in Orono and Machias.
Are you a new or aspiring poultry farmer? This seminar is designed just for you. Gain essential knowledge to keep your small flock thriving with expert-led talks covering: Basic Care: Learn the daily essentials for healthy and happy poultry. Small Flock Nutrition: Discover feeding strategies tailored to your flock’s needs. Biosecurity: Protect your birds from diseases with practical […]
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: Kathleen Billings, Town Manager, Stonington, Maine
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Skowhegan Free Public Library are offering a workshop titled, Planning a Preservation Garden, from 3:30-5 p.m. on March 10 at the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm Street (snow date March 11). The workshop is designed for home gardeners interested in future food preservation activities. Participants will learn […]
A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]
If you know how to find citations for articles, but don't know how to figure out if the library has access to those articles, this workshop is for you. Learn how to locate articles in library databases based on the citations you've found, and how to find even more articles using one article as a […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an introduction to home composting webinar from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 over Zoom. In this workshop participants will learn the science behind compost formation, how to “feed” your compost pile, and how to use finished compost in the garden. Participants will also consider […]
In this workshop we will discuss different research metrics, how to interpret them, and how to set up alerts for metrics. To register and receive Zoom link, go to our […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar titled, “Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know,” from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, […]
