Week of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 –Oxford County Winter School Series: Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens
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March 24, 2026 –Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
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March 24, 2026 –Advanced Scopus Research Tools
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Virtual EventMarch 24, 2026 –4-H Maine App Challenge Series
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Virtual EventMarch 24, 2026 –Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots
Oxford County Winter School Series: Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens
Join the 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension for Oxford County Winter School for Farmers, Homesteaders, and Gardeners, a seasonal learning series designed to support small farms, homesteads, and home gardeners across Oxford County and beyond. Each two-hour session features an engaging presentation followed by Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible […]
Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]
Advanced Scopus Research Tools
Take a deeper dive into Scopus and learn about its more advanced features. We will look at author and affiliation profiles, journal and article metrics, and much more. (Register and get the Zoom link here)
4-H Maine App Challenge Series
The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application, including introduction to the Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking, prototyping, and problem […]
Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots
Gardening in a small space doesn’t need to be limiting! In this workshop we’ll discuss strategies such as succession and companion planting, trellising, and season extension to maximize the harvest potential in your garden. Participants will leave with practical steps to grow more food for themselves, their families, and their communities. Speaker info: Carrick Gambell, Urban […]
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 –Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management
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Virtual EventMarch 25, 2026 –4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
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Hybrid EventMarch 25, 2026 –Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting
Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management
Renae Moran, Tree Fruit Specialist at Highmoor Farm will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain their size. Specific topics will include the difference between heading and thinning cuts, how pruning severity affects the tree, and a general method suited for old apple trees. In addition to pruning, several other […]
4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI, including introduction to AI, pattern recognition, human versus machine learning, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants […]
Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting
91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast Maine Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee’s Annual Meeting from 4-6:30 p.m. on Mar. 25. Commercial farmers in Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo Counties are invited to attend either virtually or in-person at the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office at 992 Waterville Road, Waldo, ME. To participate in the […]
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 –2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
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March 26, 2026 –Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft
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Virtual EventMarch 26, 2026 –Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals, researchers, consultants, citizens, students, regulators, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. Launched in 1994 by 91±¬ÁÏ’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water […]
Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft
Cost: Free (sponsored by Thompson Free Library) Register Online Gardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their questions and gather ideas for getting the most from small space gardens. Whether you’re growing in containers, raised beds or your in-ground garden simply has a small footprint, this program is for you. 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative […]
Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
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. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 –Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
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March 27, 2026 –A Grower’s Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine with Dr. Ankit K Singh
Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro
Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]
A Grower’s Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine with Dr. Ankit K Singh
Drawing from extensive conversations with flower growers across Maine, this talk offers an inside look at what it takes to grow flowers in a northern climate. From seasonal rhythms and market demand to labor, climate challenges, and community networks, the presentation highlights both the opportunities and pressures shaping local flower farms today. Through images and […]
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 –Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium
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March 28, 2026 –Apple Tree Pruning Demo in Farmington
Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium
Join fellow educators for a hands-on, idea-filled day focused on connecting students to birds, beneficial insects, and flowering plants through school gardens. The symposium features rotating bird-focused learning stations, practical seed-saving activities with students, and a lively lightning round of mini-sessions on cooking, bog gardens, garden clubs, and collaborative art. Afternoon sessions highlight pollinator protection, […]
Apple Tree Pruning Demo in Farmington
Do you have an apple tree you’ve always wondered how to prune? 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension will offer an “Apple Tree Pruning Demo.” Come join Nick Rowley, 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Professional, and Bella Russo, Extension AgrAbility Coordinator at the 91±¬ÁÏ at Farmington, between Lockwood and Dakin Halls off […]
