BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91 Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91 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:20260413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260303T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135933Z UID:10006784-1776096000-1776099600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dive Into the 91 Touch Tank (Virtually!) DESCRIPTION:Join our touch tank staff for a virtual journey through Maine’s sea creatures. From the infamous lobster to the invasive green crab\, youth will have the opportunity to learn about common species that grace our shores from the comfort of home! \n\nCost: Free\nAges: 8 – 13\nDates/Time: This workshop will meet Monday April 13th\, Wednesday April 15th\, and Friday April 17th from 4:00-5:00 pm.\nRegistration Deadline: March 30\, 2026\nCapacity: Limited to 8 youth\n\nRegister here: Registration Form \nContact Leah McCluskey\, leah.mccluskey@maine.edu for more information. URL:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260327T182833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182833Z UID:10007339-1776178800-1776182400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Title II Tuesdays - Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:These 30 minute overview sessions will cover what is needed to meet Title II requirements by format followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A/work block to work on your course content. CITL staff will be available to provide guidance or connect you to additional resources. Sometimes it just helps not working alone.  \nCome to one or come to all: \n\nTuesday March 31st @ 3:00pm: Tables & Spreadsheets\nTuesday April 7th @ 3:00pm: PDFs\nTuesday April 14th @ 3:00pm: Captions & Transcripts (Media)\nTuesday April 21st @ 3:00pm: Documents (Word and Google Docs)\nTuesday April 28th @ 3:00pm: Images and Alt-text\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nThese sessions are general overviews\, and outline best practices. If you need more granular or idiosyncratic support please schedule a one-on-one consultation. URL:/calendar/event/title-ii-tuesdays-workshop-series/2026-04-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Online Events LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260312T140014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140044Z UID:10006998-1776187800-1776195000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series – Season Extension DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person. \nLearn production techniques\, tips\, and technologies used to increase the growing season and provide fresh\, locally produced vegetables longer in Maine. \nWhen: April 14\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, Maine 04976 \nOR Virtual: The Zoom link will be available after you register. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series- Season Extension here! \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650 Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622 julie.lajoie@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-season-extension/ LOCATION:91 Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260406T154734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192457Z UID:10007975-1776254400-1776274200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:33rd Annual Harold W. Borns\, Jr. Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Harold W. Borns\, Jr. Symposium is an annual event that features presentations and discussion by Climate Change Institute graduate students and faculty on emerging research and topics related to global environmental change. URL:/calendar/event/33rd-annual-harold-w-borns-jr-symposium/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Bryand Global Sciences Center\, 6-40 Grove St Ext\, Orono\, ME\, 04473 CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260327T184504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184504Z UID:10007350-1776258000-1776268800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Madeleine Nowak DESCRIPTION:Madeleine Nowak\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering\, will be defending her dissertation titled\, “SYSTEMIC AND EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF MESODERM SPECIFIC TRANSCRIPT IN OBESITY.” \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: madeleine.nowak@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-madeleine-nowak/ LOCATION:Maine Health Institute for Research\, 81 Research Drive\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074 CATEGORIES:Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260303T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135933Z UID:10006787-1776268800-1776272400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dive Into the 91 Touch Tank (Virtually!) DESCRIPTION:Join our touch tank staff for a virtual journey through Maine’s sea creatures. From the infamous lobster to the invasive green crab\, youth will have the opportunity to learn about common species that grace our shores from the comfort of home! \n\nCost: Free\nAges: 8 – 13\nDates/Time: This workshop will meet Monday April 13th\, Wednesday April 15th\, and Friday April 17th from 4:00-5:00 pm.\nRegistration Deadline: March 30\, 2026\nCapacity: Limited to 8 youth\n\nRegister here: Registration Form \nContact Leah McCluskey\, leah.mccluskey@maine.edu for more information. URL:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-15/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260312T140412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140412Z UID:10007000-1776276000-1776279600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training DESCRIPTION:Curious about making a difference in a young person’s life? Join us for a one-hour virtual session to discover how you can get involved as a 4-H volunteer! Learn what makes 4-H unique and how you can help youth thrive—all while finding a role that fits your interests and schedule. \nRegister for Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Training here! URL:/calendar/event/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-training/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260406T154734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192457Z UID:10007987-1776326400-1776349800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:33rd Annual Harold W. Borns\, Jr. Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Harold W. Borns\, Jr. Symposium is an annual event that features presentations and discussion by Climate Change Institute graduate students and faculty on emerging research and topics related to global environmental change. URL:/calendar/event/33rd-annual-harold-w-borns-jr-symposium/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Bryand Global Sciences Center\, 6-40 Grove St Ext\, Orono\, ME\, 04473 CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260325T132220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132220Z UID:10007105-1776337200-1776344400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers in Maine Webinar DESCRIPTION:Session Topics\nBalsam Gall Midge Update\nPresenter: Brett Johnson\, Assistant Extension Professor\, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator\, 91 Cooperative Extension \nBalsam gall midge is a major pest affecting balsam and Fraser fir Christmas trees in New England. It reduces quality in both trees and wreath brush by causing gall formation on current-year needles and premature needle drop. \nThis session will cover: \n\nResults from a 2024 insecticide efficacy trial in Southern Maine\nScouting methods and timing for insecticide applications\nAn integrated pest management approach to reduce economic losses\nStrategies to conserve beneficial biological control agents\n\nWeed IPM: Non-chemical and Chemical Control Strategies for Perennial Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production\nPresenter: Dr. Manjot Sidhu\, Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist\, 91 Cooperative Extension \nManaging perennial weeds in Christmas tree production requires a multi-faceted approach. Perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds compete for nutrients and can reduce tree health and quality. \nThis session will explore: \n\nBiology of common perennial weeds in Maine\nNon-chemical control methods such as mulching and clover groundcovers\nEffective chemical control strategies\nPreventing herbicide resistance\nProtecting trees during sensitive growth stages like bud break\nDeveloping a long-term\, climate-appropriate IPM plan\n\nThis session is eligible for 2 Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register for Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers in Maine Webinar here. \nIf the registration fee is a barrier\, contact: Billiejo Pendleton\, 207.342.5971 or billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/integrated-pest-management-spring-update-for-christmas-tree-producers-in-maine-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/integrated-pest-management-spring-update-for-christmas-tree-producers-in-maine-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260226T211754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T211754Z UID:10006670-1776340800-1776351600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Gladys Adu Asieduwaa DESCRIPTION:Gladys Adu Asieduwaa\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences\, will be defending her dissertation titled\, “Covering Ground: Assessing the Effectiveness of Interseeded Cover Crops in Late Season Vegetables to Enhance Soil Health in the Northeast.” \n5710 Norman Smith Hall\, Mitchell Center\nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: gladys.adu@maine.edu \n  URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-gladys-adu-asieduwaa/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, 91\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Events,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall 91 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T050030 CREATED:20260303T135647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135933Z UID:10006790-1776441600-1776445200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dive Into the 91 Touch Tank (Virtually!) DESCRIPTION:Join our touch tank staff for a virtual journey through Maine’s sea creatures. From the infamous lobster to the invasive green crab\, youth will have the opportunity to learn about common species that grace our shores from the comfort of home! \n\nCost: Free\nAges: 8 – 13\nDates/Time: This workshop will meet Monday April 13th\, Wednesday April 15th\, and Friday April 17th from 4:00-5:00 pm.\nRegistration Deadline: March 30\, 2026\nCapacity: Limited to 8 youth\n\nRegister here: Registration Form \nContact Leah McCluskey\, leah.mccluskey@maine.edu for more information. URL:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-17/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91 Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/dive-into-the-umaine-touch-tank-virtually/2026-04-17/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR