BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁÏ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁÏ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁÏ Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008868-1785747600-1785769200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-03/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T171921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T171926Z UID:10012513-1785751200-1785762000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Boiling Water Bath Canning - Belfast DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by 91±¬ÁÏ Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning\, according to the latest safety recommendations from USDA. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet\, a headspace measuring tool\, and will bring home a jar of what we make. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, about equipment to ensure safety\, and how to check for properly sealed jars. \nPlease bring a potholder with you to the workshop. \nRegister for the Boiling Water Bath Canning workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/boiling-water-bath-canning-belfast/ LOCATION:United Farmers Market\, 18 Spring Street\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T174736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T174736Z UID:10012536-1785830400-1785841200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Potato Field Day DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁÏ\, with support from the Maine Potato Board\, will host a potato field day and research open house from 8–11 a.m. on August 4\, 2026\, at Aroostook Farm\, 59 Houlton Road in Presque Isle. The event will highlight current potato research projects conducted at the farm\, part of the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station. \nThe open house is designed for individuals interested in exploring the research being conducted to support and strengthen potato production in the state. Attendees will learn about breeding\, entomology\, nutrient management\, and remote sensing for nitrogen management and PVY management. Presenters include 91±¬ÁÏ researchers Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira\, Jair Rodriguez\, Mario Andrade\, Andrei Alyokhin\, Jay Hao\, and Han Tan\, as well as Paul Collins from USDA Agricultural Research Service and Peter Nelson\, founder of the Laboratory of Ecological Spectroscopy (LECOSPEC). \nThis event is free to attend and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is available on the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira at 207.581.2821 or julia.barra@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/2026-potato-field-day/ LOCATION:Aroostook Farm\, 59 Houlton Road\, Presque Isle\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008871-1785834000-1785855600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T153000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260511T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202730Z UID:10010536-1785846600-1785857400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here! URL:/calendar/event/c-h-e-f-s-club-create-harvest-eat-farm/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T163000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260303T131144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194249Z UID:10006773-1785848400-1785861000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan DESCRIPTION:What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any Maine resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from 91±¬ÁÏ Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, Maine \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n  URL:/calendar/event/2026-master-food-preserver-volunteer-course-in-skowhegan/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T183000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T172259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172259Z UID:10012515-1785862800-1785868200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Allium Pests and Diseases - Falmouth DESCRIPTION:Join 91±¬ÁÏ Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate\, Peyton Ginakes\, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy\, productive plants in the home garden that will store well throughout winter. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn about common allium pests and diseases and strategies for preventing\, scouting\, and managing them throughout the growing season. We’ll explore how to recognize early signs of damage\, discuss seasonal monitoring techniques\, and examine real examples from the garden. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience scouting for pests and diseases that can be applied in their own gardens. This workshop will take place at the 91±¬ÁÏ Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Pamela Hargest\, pamela.hargest@maine.eduor 207.949.4524. \nRegister for the Allium Pests and Diseases workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/allium-pests-and-diseases-falmouth/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260630T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T125857Z UID:10012458-1785920400-1785927600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Cancelled: Kids Can Can 2026 DESCRIPTION:Blueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join 91±¬ÁÏ Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9+ how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension’s Tidewater Gardens as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce\, and more. Then we’ll move to the 91±¬ÁÏ Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make. \nSchedule: Cancelled \nMinimum Age: 9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nFee: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nRequired Forms: (Please click to download forms\, complete for each youth participant\, and bring the completed and signed forms July 15.) \n\nHealth Form\nPhoto Release Form URL:/calendar/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008874-1785920400-1785942000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T174500 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T175222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T175222Z UID:10012539-1785938400-1785951900@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 91±¬ÁÏ Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday\, August 5 from 2–5:45 p.m. at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm\, part of 91±¬ÁÏ’s Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m. \nThe tour is designed for farmers\, agricultural professionals and community members interested in sustainable production systems. Extension and the 91±¬ÁÏ School of Food and Agriculture will showcase field research on organic cropping\, soil health\, forages\, agroforestry and wild blueberries. Refreshments will be provided on site and pesticide and certified crop advisor credits are pending approval. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the program webpage. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/2026-umaine-sustainable-agriculture-research-tour/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008877-1786006800-1786028400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T172608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172608Z UID:10012518-1786035600-1786041000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers - Falmouth DESCRIPTION:Join local educator and lifelong gardener\, Nancy Atwell\, for a hands-on workshop on harvesting and arranging fresh garden flowers. Growing cut flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy a steady supply of seasonal blooms while bringing color and beauty indoors. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn techniques for harvesting flowers at the right stage for the longest vase life and explore basic design principles for creating beautiful arrangements. We’ll discuss how to properly handle and store flowers after harvest\, combine colors and textures\, and work with a variety of flowers commonly grown in home gardens. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently harvest and arrange fresh flowers from their own gardens. This workshop will take place at the 91±¬ÁÏ Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $20 per person. \nRegister for the Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/harvesting-and-arranging-garden-flowers-falmouth/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007401-1786037400-1786042800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-5/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T172930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172930Z UID:10012519-1786037400-1786042800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils - Brewer DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate urban soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden. \nFeaturing 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension\, Food and Medicine\, Weezy’s Farm and Flowers\, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners and American Farmland Trust; hosted at Food and Medicine in Brewer (20 Ivers St\, Brewer\, ME 04412). \nThis free event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Carrick Gambell at carrick.gambell@maine.edu or 207-691-1238. \nRegister for the Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/grow-food-safely-in-urban-soils-brewer/ LOCATION:Food and Medicine\, 20 Ivers Street\, Brewer\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T185504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185504Z UID:10007377-1786093200-1786104000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135809Z UID:10011871-1786093200-1786104000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008880-1786093200-1786114800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260325T124437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T124437Z UID:10007085-1786096800-1786104000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: From Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance DESCRIPTION:The 91±¬ÁÏ Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly\, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety\, regulatory compliance\, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping\, workforce training\, chemical safety\, food adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, audit readiness\, product development\, environmental air quality\, and alternative protein innovations. The series is designed for food producers\, processors\, seafood businesses\, entrepreneurs\, quality assurance staff\, extension educators\, students\, faculty\, regulatory professionals\, and technical specialists\, with particular relevance for those working with food safety training\, compliance systems\, seafood hazards\, product development\, and emerging technologies in food processing. \nFood businesses and professionals face increasing regulatory expectations\, evolving hazards\, and rapid technological change. By addressing real-world topics such as digital compliance systems\, chemical handling\, adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, and audit preparation\, the series helps participants stay current and make informed\, practical decisions. Participants will gain practical tools\, real-world case studies\, and actionable strategies related to training programs\, compliance documentation\, safe chemical use\, adulteration prevention\, seafood safety\, product innovation\, and environmental controls—knowledge they can immediately apply in their operations\, classrooms\, or regulatory work. \nFrom Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance\nWith over three decades of leadership in food quality assurance\, Patricia Hinds provides the expert guidance small businesses need to navigate today’s regulatory landscape. As the Principal of Food Safety and Audit Solutions of Maine\, Patricia leverages her deep experience ranging from the Maine Department of Marine Resources to Stonyfield Farm to help clients achieve FSMA compliance and GFSI audit readiness. She brings specialized expertise in diverse sectors\, including poultry\, dairy\, seafood\, and food packaging. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-document-writing-to-audit-day/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-document-writing-to-audit-day/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007404-1786383000-1786388400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-5/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260511T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202730Z UID:10010539-1786451400-1786462200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here! URL:/calendar/event/c-h-e-f-s-club-create-harvest-eat-farm/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260303T131144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194249Z UID:10006776-1786453200-1786465800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan DESCRIPTION:What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any Maine resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from 91±¬ÁÏ Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, Maine \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n  URL:/calendar/event/2026-master-food-preserver-volunteer-course-in-skowhegan/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260429T194341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194500Z UID:10008857-1786528800-1786548600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Educational Workshop- Dover-Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Join 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension for an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop\, presented in collaboration with the Hancock\, Piscataquis\, and Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation Districts\, as well as the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS). This engaging workshop will explore invasive plant biology\, their ecological impacts\, identification methods\, key concepts in invasive plant management\, and related state and federal programs. Participants will gain knowledge through both classroom instruction and hands-on field sessions—get ready for an action-packed and informative day! \nLight snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. \nParticipants will get a copy of the Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide ($25 value!) \nCCA\, Maine Board of Pesticide\, and SAF credits are anticipated. \nRegister online for the Invasive Plant Educational Workshop here! \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Nick Rowley\, 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/invasive-plant-educational-workshop-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Dover Foxcroft Congregational Church\, 824 W. Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T173215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173215Z UID:10012522-1786640400-1786651200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Boiling Water Bath Canning - Bangor DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by 91±¬ÁÏ Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning\, according to the latest safety recommendations from USDA. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet\, a headspace measuring tool\, and will bring home a jar of what we make. Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, about equipment to ensure safety\, and how to check for properly sealed jars. \nPlease bring a potholder with you to the workshop. \nRegister for the Boiling Water Bath Canning workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/boiling-water-bath-canning-bangor/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007407-1786642200-1786647600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-5/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T185504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185504Z UID:10007380-1786698000-1786708800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135809Z UID:10011874-1786698000-1786708800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T173514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173514Z UID:10012525-1786705200-1786712400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Pasture Walk in Leeds – Androscoggin County DESCRIPTION:Sparkplug Farm in Leeds\, Maine\, specializes in pasture-raised livestock. It emphasizes high-quality\, grass-fed beef from a herd featuring Milking Shorthorn and Devon breeds. These cattle flourish on the hilly landscape through intensive rotational grazing\, a sustainable method that maintains the land and delivers top-quality meat. \nIf you need more information\, please contact Jaime Garzon at jaime.garzon@maine.edu or 207-581-2956. \nRegister for Pasture Walk in Leeds here! URL:/calendar/event/2026-pasture-walk-in-leeds-androscoggin-county/ LOCATION:Sparkplug Farm\, 198 Campbell Road\, Leeds\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260714T173855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T173855Z UID:10012528-1786957200-1786986000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam- Bangor DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am – 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. \nThe course covers these topics: \n\nThe Importance of Food Safety\nGood Personal Hygiene\nTime and Temperature Control\nPreventing Cross-Contamination\nCleaning and Sanitizing\nSafe Food Preparation\nReceiving and Storing Food\nMethods of Thawing\, Cooking\, Cooling\, and Reheating Food\nAnd more…\n\nThe exam will immediately follow the course. \nStudents will receive the ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Ed. revised\, diagnostic exam\, and practice exam approximately 2 weeks prior to the course. \nRegistration fees for this class are non-refundable. Register here for the Bangor session of ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam here! \nWhen: Monday\, August 17\, 2026 \nInclement Weather Date: Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026 \nIf companies are registering multiple employees\, they need to ensure to provide employee-specific registration information such as email\, address\, and phone number. URL:/calendar/event/servsafe-food-protection-manager-course-and-exam-bangor/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007410-1786987800-1786993200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-5/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T153000 DTSTAMP:20260715T100601 CREATED:20260511T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202730Z UID:10010542-1787056200-1787067000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here! URL:/calendar/event/c-h-e-f-s-club-create-harvest-eat-farm/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR