UMaine Calendar

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

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In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. On the excursion Dolores and […]

Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals, and out of this world imagery.  "Future Looks Good" show features a compilation of songs from "Dreaming Out Loud", "Native", "Waking Up" and "Oh My My" albums, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming "Human" album set for release this year. Tickets are $9 […]

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 […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

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 […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

Learn how to go from seed to salary with this course for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Using the “5 F’s” of farming risk (Farming, Family, Finances, Fitness, Future) as a guide, participants will acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully grow to […]

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Learn how to search for the articles and books you need using Fogler Library resources and beyond. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

Hit a paywall? No problem. Fogler Library might already have the article you need. Join us to learn how to get past paywalls while doing research. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

With so much information out there, how do you find something about your specific topic? We’ll show you how to do a productive and manageable search. We will send you the Zoom link for this remote workshop after you register. RSVP here.

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Learn how to search for the articles and books you need using Fogler Library resources and beyond. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

Hit a paywall? No problem. Fogler Library might already have the article you need. Join us to learn how to get past paywalls while doing research. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

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 […]

For full schedule, click here. 

Not sure where to find information you can trust? Are your sources credible? Fogler librarians will show you how to figure it out. This 30-minute workshop starts at 7 p.m., but if you arrive by 6:30 p.m. you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

With so much information out there, how do you find something about your specific topic? We’ll show you how to do a productive and manageable search. We will send you the Zoom link for this remote workshop after you register. RSVP here.

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden tomatoes? This hands-on food preservation workshop, led by a Cooperative Extension Master Preserver, will teach you the basic steps for canning tomato salsa and freezing tomatoes. Participants will receive a "Preserving the Harvest" food preservation packet, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest […]

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, […]

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 […]

How does one preserve all those great fall pears? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers give you the biz on the many ways to preserve pears. Get hands-on making pear cranberry conserve, a unique, flavor-filled jam. Apply these techniques to preserving other fruits and vegetables. Explore recommended methods for […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

For full schedule, click here. 

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 […]

Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the ancient land of the […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program will host its annual field day 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 10 at Rogers Farm demonstration garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. All activities will be held outdoors. Workshops and demonstrations for the “Let’s Eat!” field day include “Farm Flatbreads” with Rob Dumas, University of Maine […]

For full schedule, click here. 

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 […]