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SUMMARY:Oxford County Winter School Series: Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension for聽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. \nEach two-hour session聽features an engaging presentation followed by聽Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible participation options. \nWe know pollinators are essential to good production of most of our vegetable and fruit crops.聽 Join us to learn what plants\, habitats\, and resources you can add to encourage various bees and other pollinators.聽 This program will cover home-scale and farm-scale techniques. \nRegister Online:聽Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.oxford@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-series-encouraging-pollinators-on-the-farm-and-in-gardens/
LOCATION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension Oxford County\, 9 Olson Road\, South Paris\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
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SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥� Extension Office Hours 鈥� Waldoboro
DESCRIPTION: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 ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \nWaldoboro聽\n\nDates:聽March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥� 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost:聽Free\n\nRegister here!
URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161820Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Scopus Research Tools
DESCRIPTION: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. \n(Register and get the Zoom link here)
URL:/calendar/event/advanced-scopus-research-tools-2/
LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
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SUMMARY:4-H Maine App Challenge Series
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies鈥櫬燤aine App Challenge聽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聽Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking\, prototyping\, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series\, participants\, if they choose\, will be able to submit their application to the聽Maine App Challenge聽for聽the chance to earn valuable prizes\, including scholarships totaling $10\,000. In this series\, youth will engage in hands-on learning\, computer programming\, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be Maine residents. \nParticipants will need access to a computer and be required to create a聽code.org聽login.聽Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be Maine residents. \nAges: 13-18 \nDates/Times: Tuesdays\, March 3 鈥� 24\, 2026\, from 4:00 鈥� 6:00 pm \nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nCapacity:聽Limited to 12 youth \nRegister here! \nNote 鈥� the Maine App Challenge is open to 4-Hers regardless of participation in this series. \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information.
URL:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201823Z
UID:10005480-1774375200-1774380600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots
DESCRIPTION:Gardening in a small space doesn鈥檛 need to be limiting! In this workshop we鈥檒l 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker info:聽Carrick Gambell\, Urban Agriculture Professional\, is working in a joint position with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and 91爆料 Extension. He provides technical support\, program planning\, and education to support ecosystem stewardship and food production in urban settings. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale program fee for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. Check your email and let us know if you don鈥檛 receive it within 24 hours. \nRegister for Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots here! \nAll sessions will be recorded unless otherwise noted\, and shared with participants in聽about a week聽following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, but would like to receive the recording and a resource list\, please register and聽be sure to include your email address. \n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact聽extension.gardening@maine.edu .
URL:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management
DESCRIPTION:Renae Moran\, Tree Fruit Specialist at Highmoor Farm will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain their size.聽 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.\n\n\n\nIn addition to pruning\, several other important topics when establishing and managing an apple orchard will be covered including pollination\, rootstock selection\, disease and insect pests and much more. Participants can expect to learn pruning techniques that can be applied successfully in their own orchards. Cost is $15. \nRegister for Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management here!\nEducator bio:\nRenae Moran is a tree-fruit specialist with the 91爆料. In her research\, she aims to solve problems such as nutritional deficiencies in Honeycrisp apples and cold hardiness losses in midwinter. She is currently working on apple and peach variety trials and breeding peaches for cold climates.聽 She also works at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth\, a research farm that develops research-based knowledge to Maine鈥檚 apple and peach growers.
URL:/calendar/event/introduction-to-apple-tree-pruning-and-orchard-management/
LOCATION:Waldo County Gardens\, 685 Swan Lake Avenue\, Swanville\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260129T194821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
DESCRIPTION: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 will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 鈥� April 1 from 4:00 鈥� 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity:聽Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information.
URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
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CREATED:20260316T170051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170051Z
UID:10007022-1774454400-1774463400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast Maine Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee鈥檚 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. \nTo participate in the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program contact program coordinator Brett Johnson at 207.342.5971 or visit聽extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program/. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Billiejo Pendleton; billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Waldo County Extension Office\, 992 Waterville Road\, Belfast\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260130T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160753Z
UID:10005324-1774510200-1774540800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLaunched in 1994 by 91爆料鈥檚 Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine鈥檚 water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state. \numgmc@maine.edu
URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-sustainability-water-conference/
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T130749Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft
DESCRIPTION:Cost:聽Free (sponsored by Thompson Free Library) \nRegister Online \nGardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their questions and gather ideas for getting the most from small space gardens. Whether you鈥檙e growing in containers\, raised beds or your in-ground garden simply has a small footprint\, this program is for you. 91爆料 Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Kate Garland will share favorite high-performing varieties\, discuss soil management practices\, offer trellising tips\, and provide succession planting and interplanting strategies designed to maximize production in small spaces. Participants are also welcome to bring their general gardening questions. \nPre-registration is preferred. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. Snow date is March 27. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jon Knepp at聽director@thompsonfreelibrary.org聽or 207.564.3350. The Thompson Free Library is located at 186 East Main Street Dover-Foxcroft\, ME 04426. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:/calendar/event/gardening-tips-for-small-spaces-in-dover-foxcroft/
LOCATION:Thompson Free Library\, 186 East Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T190818Z
UID:10002758-1774540800-1774546200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine鈥檚 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. \nProgram Description\nDo people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment or fear? Tools you could readily employ to mitigate conflict between students\, dispel tension during customer service interactions\, reduce workplace friction and intentionally minimize stress with your family and friends? \nIf you answered 鈥測es鈥� to any of these questions\, this interactive online Resonant Language workshop will offer you many tools to move toward your goals. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together\, we鈥檒l delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. \nProgram Benefits\n\nImprove your ability to self-regulate\nStrengthen your self-empathy\nLearn how to teach empathy to others鈥揺ven children and teens\nIncrease your tolerance of strong emotions so that you can move beyond being triggered yourself\nExperiment with verbal and somatic strategies to de-escalate strong emotions during conflict\nGain confidence in your ability to manage strong emotions in diverse situations\n\nTopics Covered\nWe will explore: \n\npractical things to do and say to help people calm down\nhow whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with\nsources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated\nthe practical power of Resonant Language\n\nThese tools are easily learned and can have immediate results. \nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit: \n\nPeople who work with youth (childcare providers\, ed techs\, educators\, school counselors\, school administrators\, social workers\, teachers)\nFrontline workers\nPeople who work in service industries\nMunicipal workers\nParents/guardians\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nPeggy Smith (she/her) holds a master鈥檚 degree in literacy and language arts from the University of Pennsylvania\, and is a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication with over four decades of teaching experience. A co-founder of the Maine Nonviolent Communication Network\, Smith is at the forefront of bringing empathic thinking and communicating to midcoast Maine. Since 1991\, Smith has studied with Zen teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh and is a dharma teacher within his tradition. Smith enjoys designing and implementing programs that support empathic thinking and communicating as part of systemic culture change. She lives in Lincolnville\, Maine and greets the day watching the sunrise over Islesboro. \nProgram Dates and Times\nMarch 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026聽(Registration Opens September 2025)\n4:00鈥�5:30 pm ET \nModality\nThis dynamic\, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. This is NOT a pre-recorded program. \nParticipants will benefit from having a copy of Your Resonant Self Workbook\, by Sarah Peyton (Norton Press). Please consider sourcing from a local bookstore. \nProgram Fee\n$200 \nMaine Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n25 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n\n6 hours / 0.6 CEUs\nCertificate of Completion Available Upon Request.\n\nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/helping-to-calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language-4/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260306T132754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z
UID:10006829-1774607400-1774632600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥� Extension Office Hours 鈥� Waldoboro
DESCRIPTION: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 ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \nWaldoboro聽\n\nDates:聽March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥� 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost:聽Free\n\nRegister here!
URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260325T122802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122802Z
UID:10007075-1774634400-1774638000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:A Grower鈥檚 Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine with Dr. Ankit K Singh
DESCRIPTION: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 stories from the field\, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the people\, places\, and systems behind Maine-grown flowers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Ankit K Singh: Dr. Ankit Kumar Singh is an Assistant Extension Professor with the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension whose work centers on specialty crop production\, controlled environment agriculture\, and community-based food systems. Through extensive engagement with flower growers across Maine\, his research and outreach explore the realities of farming in northern climates\, from seasonality and labor to markets and climate resilience. In parallel\, Dr. Singh collaborates on space-agriculture research\, examining how insights from extreme growing environments from greenhouses in Maine to plant systems designed for space can inform the future of sustainable farming on Earth. \n\nRegistration required. Register for A Grower鈥檚 Perspective on Flower Farming in Maine here.聽
URL:/calendar/event/a-growers-perspective-on-flower-farming-in-maine-with-dr-ankit-k-singh/
LOCATION:Portland Museum of Art\, 7 Congress Sq.\, Portland\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260303T201714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201714Z
UID:10006793-1774688400-1774711800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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\, embracing insects in the garden\, and a facilitated discussion on fundraising and volunteer engagement\, followed by a creative flower dissection activity. The day wraps up with door prizes and a seed giveaway. \nWhen: March 28\, 2026 (snow date March 29\, 2026\, same time) \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Penobscot County Extension Office\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, Maine 04401 \nCost: $0\, $25\, $50 Select a payment option that best works for you. \nRegistration is required to attend. Register here! Please contact Kate Garland (katherine.garland@maine.edu) to be added to a waitlist if registration is full. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and rejuvenate your passion for garden education! Bring a bagged lunch; snacks and coffee provided.
URL:/calendar/event/central-maine-school-garden-educators-symposium/
LOCATION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T011716
CREATED:20260212T203116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203312Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Tree Pruning Demo in Farmington
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an apple tree you鈥檝e always wondered how to prune? 91爆料 Cooperative Extension will offer an 鈥淎pple Tree Pruning Demo.鈥漒n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join Nick Rowley\, 91爆料 Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Professional\, and Bella Russo\, Extension AgrAbility Coordinator at the 91爆料 at Farmington\, between Lockwood and Dakin Halls off of Lincoln Street in Farmington\, for an in-depth demonstration of pruning and care of apple trees. \nPerfect for homeowners and small hobby orchards looking to learn about pruning\, but it is open to all. Bring your questions\, appropriate clothing\, and footwear. \nRegistration is required and is limited to 20 participants. Register for the Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration here! \nQuestions about the program or accessibility\,聽please reach out to Nick Rowley at 207-778-4650聽nicholas.rowley@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/apple-tree-pruning-demo/
LOCATION:91爆料 Farmington\, 111 South Street\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Franklin County":MAILTO:extension.franklin@maine.edu
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