BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁĎ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁĎ 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:20260208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T182533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182533Z UID:10005342-1770559200-1770562800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Magic Treehouse: Space Mission DESCRIPTION:Travel with the brother-sister duo\, Jack and Annie\, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer\, the Internet\, an astronaut\, books and the writer of the mysterious note\, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nTrailer \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/magic-treehouse-space-mission/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T182731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182731Z UID:10005354-1770566400-1770570000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Cosmic Love DESCRIPTION:Celebrate romance with us in the planetarium in February with a variety of “Stellar” love songs set to stunning visuals in the planetarium dome!   A great way to celebrate an evening out with your special someone! \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/cosmic-love-2/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260129T144128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144912Z UID:10004151-1770649200-1770652800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Talk – Priorities for Prescribed Fire Research and Management in Maine – A Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nModerators: Rose Abramoff and Lydia Horne\, School of Forest Resources\, 91±¬ÁĎ \nPanelists:\n– Aliesha Black\, Maine Forest Service\n– Tim Bickford\, Maine Prescribed Fire Council\n– Keith Kanoti\, 91±¬ÁĎ\n– Jon Bailey\, The Nature Conservancy \nJoin us for a panel discussion about priorities for understanding and using prescribed fire (i.e.\, planned and intentional use of fire) in Maine. We will hear from local fire practitioners and land managers about their land management objectives\, considerations when applying prescribed fire in different contexts\, and perceived barriers to safely using prescribed fire. URL:/calendar/event/talk-priorities-for-prescribed-fire-research-and-management-in-maine-a-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260116T210914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T211744Z UID:10004099-1770650100-1770656400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The American Revolution as Civil War DESCRIPTION:Serena Zabin from Carleton College presents “The American Revolution as Civil War” \nThe History Department Symposium Series is Supported in part by a Grant from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund. URL:/calendar/event/the-american-revolution-as-civil-war/ LOCATION:Bangor Room\, Memorial Union\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bangor Room Memorial Union 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T184028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184028Z UID:10005374-1770717600-1770721200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure! DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up! \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n  URL:/calendar/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure-7/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260129T204436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204606Z UID:10004211-1770721200-1770728400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Improving Dairy Goat Milk Quality: Lessons from Parlor Audits in Vermont DESCRIPTION:Join 91±¬ÁĎ and UVM Extension for a workshop all about dairy goat milk quality. The goat dairy research team from UVM Extension will present the findings from their recent work\, providing parlor audit and milk testing services to 16 Vermont goat dairy farms. We will discuss their findings and how they translate to actionable ways to improve milk quality on your farm. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 (snowdate February 11) \nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: 91±¬ÁĎ Augusta\, Fireside Lounge – Randall Student Center\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, Maine 04330-9402 \nA virtual option is available. The link will be sent out one week prior to the workshop. \nCost: Free\, and lunch will be provided \nWho should attend: This workshop is designed for dairy goat farmers\, veterinarians\, milk inspectors\, and agriculture service providers who support dairy goat farmers in improving milk quality practices. \nMust register to attend. Register here! \nThis event is sponsored by The 91±¬ÁĎ Extension\, The University of Vermont Extension\, and the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center.  URL:/calendar/event/6011/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ at Augusta\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330-9488\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260121T190316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190316Z UID:10004114-1770739200-1770742800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Love Data Week: Searching Datasets DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will look at what constitutes a dataset\, how to find repositories and search them\, and how to access figures and data linked to scholarly articles\, government research\, census statistics and more. \n(To register and get Zoom link\, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZqhIc1uoxugkOdDiLsnTt5Z5Y_fS5md1GiUBsHmq8FpUz2A/viewform) URL:/calendar/event/love-data-week-searching-datasets/ LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fogler Library Classroom 1 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250918T235503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z UID:10003545-1770807600-1770811200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:German Table DESCRIPTION:German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their German conversation. URL:/calendar/event/german-table/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250917T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z UID:10003416-1770811200-1770814800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:French Table DESCRIPTION:French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their French conversation. URL:/calendar/event/french-table/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T161500 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260206T155302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T131927Z UID:10005425-1770822900-1770826500@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Math Colloquium - Thompson's group F and geometric group theory DESCRIPTION:Mathematics Colloquium\nSpeaker: Professor Sean Cleary\, The City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center \nAbstract: In the early 1960’s Richard J. Thompson discovered a fascinating family of infinite groups in connection with his work in logic. These groups have reappeared in a wide variety of settings\, including homotopy theory\, measure theory of discrete groups\, non-associative algebras\, dynamical systems\, and geometric group theory. Geometric group theory considers infinite groups as geometric objects\, and has been productive in bring tools modeled on differential geometry notions to the discrete settings of countably infinite groups. Thompson’s group F is the simplest known example of a variety of unusual group-theoretic phenomena and has been the subject of a great deal of study. I will describe these groups from several different perspectives and discuss some of their remarkable properties\, particularly some unusual aspects of the geometry of their Cayley graphs. URL:/calendar/event/colloquium-thompsons-group-f-and-geometric-group-theory/ LOCATION:100 Donald P. Corbett Business Building\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Mathematics & Statistics":MAILTO:mathstats@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20251021T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194748Z UID:10004007-1770834600-1770840000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What's Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nRetiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nProgram Benefits:\nThis online retirement exploration program has an interactive\, experiential learning delivery\, allowing discussion and individual reflection & exploration. This course will introduce strategies for you to: \n– Develop your skills and access resources\n– Enhance your resilience and coping skills\n– Clarify your values and identify your strengths\n– Invest in your social and psychological portfolio-building\n– Review life change stages and adopt self-care strategies \nTopics Covered:\n1. Psychological and philosophical topics of aging\n2. Caring for your brain and heart – wellness resources beyond your medical care\n3. New connections – build and maintain relationships outside of work\n4. Resilience and coping skills during caretaking and loss\n5. Finding out what’s next –exploring work\, learning\, and volunteer opportunities; developing existing or new hobbies.\n6. Adventures near and far\n7. Overview of other resources beyond these course topics \nWho Should Enroll:\nThis course is designed for individuals who are contemplating retirement or who are newly retired. (We will not cover planning the legal or financial aspects of retirement in this course; there are other places to work on those processes.) \nProgram Details:\nInstructor: Pat McCabe\, MS\, MEd is a New Hampshire-based human resources partner with 24 years of experience asking future retirees: What are your plans for after you retire? With master’s degrees in Counseling and Higher Education Administration\, she has been connecting people to resources at non-profit organizations and in higher education since shoulder pads and big hair were in fashion. \nProgram Dates & Times\nFeb. 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, Mar. 4\, 11\, 2026\n6:30–8:00 pm ET\nRegister by January 12 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program\, and after each session. \nModality:\nThis participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. Between classes\, there will be reading and exploratory assignments (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants and one-on-one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee:\n$250 \nClass Capacity:\n20 maximum \nContact Hours:\n9 Contact Hours\nCertificate of Completion available after program completion \nAccommodations:\nFor more information or to request an accommodation\, contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement-3/2026-02-11/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20251021T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195320Z UID:10004025-1770883200-1770915600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Leadership: Empowering Delegation DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nEvery minute that managers spend doing something that someone else can do is one less minute managers have to do something only they can do. If there are tasks that you currently do that others can accomplish or that others could help you accomplish\, this workshop helps uncover those tasks and plan for how to delegate them to others. Delegation can help you accomplish your goals\, while advancing the abilities\, confidence\, and initiative of your employees. Delegation can help managers develop greater employee engagement. \nThis workshop is designed to help managers\, supervisors\, and emerging supervisors assess their current delegation practices and uncover additional strategies for more effectively empowering their team members. We explore skills that enhance the delegation process\, while assessing personal inhibitors and facilitators of delegation. \nProgram Benefits:\nAfter attending this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n– Move away from “doing” & more towards managing and coordinating\n– Apply an effective step-by-step process for successful & mutually beneficial delegation\n– Choose the right tasks to delegate & match those tasks to the right people\n– Use delegation to develop a competent and motivated staff\n– Effectively deal with people who respond negatively to delegation\n– Make their expectations clear & understand their employees’ concerns\n– Feel less guilt about delegating\n– Create more time to accomplish those tasks that only managers can do \nTopics Covered:\nParticipants’ Current Delegation Practices\n– Assessing the urgency of additional delegation\n– Assessing participants’ missed delegation opportunities\n– Assessing why participants do not delegate as much as possible\n– Uncovering personal delegation obstacles & their solutions\nParticipants’ Future Delegation Opportunities\n– Assessing participants’ job responsibilities & specific tasks\n– How to decide what to delegate\n– The Phases of Successful Delegation\n– How to select the right task & the right person for a good match\n– How to clearly communicate the assignment\, its parameters\, and the level of authority delegated\n– How to create & review the task’s action plans\, its obstacles\, proposed solutions\, & mutual expectations\n– How to monitor employee progress\, troubleshoot arising problems\, and coach team members back on track using the OSKAR coaching model \nWho Should Enroll:\n– Managers\, supervisors\, and those with management potential\, who want to find ways to further involve employees at work\n– New managers recently promoted due to their technical expertise\, who need to further develop their management skills\n– More experienced managers looking to refresh their delegation tools and take their management skills to the next level. \nProgram Details: \nInstructor:\nRobert Kenney\, Ph.D. (he/him/his)\nBob Kenney is President of Partners Through Training\, based in Richmond\, Virginia. As a national and international trainer and business consultant since 1993\, Bob designs and delivers practical professional development opportunities in the areas of leadership\, management\, and team development for in-person\, remote\, and hybrid working arrangements; change management; influence\, motivation\, and workforce engagement; virtual and in-person meeting management and facilitation; creative problem solving and innovation; mentoring and critical thinking; cultural and emotional intelligence; and interpersonal conflict and collaboration. Bob’s clients include pharmaceutical and health care organizations; manufacturing plants; school-age and higher educational institutions; commercial airlines and other service-based corporations; nonprofit organizations; and local\, state\, and federal government agencies. Bob has partnered with 23 centers for continuing and executive education through Virginia’s Community College System and at major universities\, such as Duke University\, North Carolina\, Virginia\, Pittsburgh\, and multiple campuses in the 91±¬ÁĎ System. Bob holds a Ph.D. in social and organizational psychology\, with a specialization in small group training and organizational analysis\, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. \nProgram Dates and Times:\nFebruary 5\, 12\, & 19\, 2026\n9:30 a.m.-noon ET\nRegister by January 12 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available \nModality:\nSynchronous live instruction via Zoom video conferencing. You will need a stable internet connection. \nProgram Fee:\n$250 \nClass Capacity:\n– 45 participants \nEvidence of Learning:\nCertificates\n– Certificates of Completion available upon request. \nContinuing Education Units\n8 hours / .8 CEUs \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nLearn more about Continuing Education Units \nAccommodations:\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/leadership-empowering-delegation/2026-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250917T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z UID:10003308-1770897600-1770901200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Table DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation. URL:/calendar/event/spanish-table/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260129T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205342Z UID:10004213-1770915600-1770922800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Growing Seven Months of Cut Flowers: Seed Starting to Harvesting Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join Jason Aucoin of Back Cover Flowers for an in-depth look at how to grow cut flowers continuously from early spring through fall. Jason will walk participants through his full growing season\, from seed starting and succession planting to harvesting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Master Gardener Volunteer since 2009\, Jason has spent the past seven years co-owning and operating a diverse micro cut-flower farm in Portland’s Back Cove neighborhood. Farming on just a quarter acre\, he grows thousands of stems each season and sells his flowers directly to the community through his weekend farm stand on Ocean Avenue in Portland. \nThis webinar is ideal for home gardeners\, aspiring flower farmers\, and anyone curious about maximizing flower production in a small space. This webinar will be recorded for registered participants. \nRegister here! The program fee is offered on a sliding scale ($10/$5/$0) and is free for enrolled Maine Master Gardener Volunteers. \nContact pamela.hargest@maine.edu with questions. URL:/calendar/event/growing-seven-months-of-cut-flowers-seed-starting-to-harvesting/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/growing-seven-months-of-cut-flowers-seed-starting-to-harvesting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T123000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260116T133421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201407Z UID:10004084-1770980400-1770985800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Mindful Eye: Art & Wellness Series in Lord Hall Gallery DESCRIPTION:Accompanying the 2026 Faculty Exhibition will be weekly programing called The Mindful Eye. Each Friday from 11-12:30 (February 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, March 6\, 13)\, the Gallery will offer slow looking exercises\, yoga\, meditation\, and pranayama (breathwork) using the artwork on display as a tool for mindfulness. These events are free and open to all. The Mindful Eye is generously supported by the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activities Fund. URL:/calendar/event/the-mindful-eye-art-wellness-series-in-lord-hall-gallery/2026-02-13/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Baumbach":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250922T192740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192740Z UID:10003758-1770991200-1770998400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Women's Ice Hockey vs. University of Vermont DESCRIPTION:For full schedule\, click here. URL:/calendar/event/womens-ice-hockey-vs-university-of-vermont/ LOCATION:Harold Alfond Sports Arena\, Orono\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260120T194623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201407Z UID:10004108-1771002000-1771009200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Faculty Exhibition Reception in Lord Hall Gallery DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is pleased to announce the 2026 Faculty Exhibition\, running from February 2-March 20\, 2026. A public reception will take place on February 13 from 5:00-7:00pm. Please join us to meet the artists and celebrate their work. \nThe exhibition includes current and emeritus faculty from 91±¬ÁĎ’s Department of Art and the IMFA program: Diana Baumbach\, Louise Bourne\, Tim Conte\, Samantha Jones\, James Linehan\, Andy Mauery\, and Susan Smith. A diverse range of artwork will be on view including digital photography\, installation\, painting\, mixed media\, and more. Faculty exhibitions are presented on alternating years and each exhibition showcases approximately half of the studio art faculty. \nLord Hall Gallery is located on the first floor of Lord Hall and is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Events are free\, accessible\, and open to the public. All are welcome. URL:/calendar/event/2026-faculty-exhibition-reception-in-lord-hall-gallery/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/01/02Bourne_OaksReachToSpring_72x72-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art":MAILTO:um.art@maine.edu GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T182930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182930Z UID:10005366-1771009200-1771012800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Universe Through All Senses DESCRIPTION:The Universe Through All the Senses \nWhen asked to talk about the universe\, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System\, charming comets\, hot stars\, and ethereal nebulae\, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix\, they will throw in a bit of mysterious dark matter\, a few black holes\, a dash of dark energy\, and finish it off with a pinch of strange elementary particles. \nHowever\, for an ordinary Earthling\, such a list of fancy terms feels just like flipping through a cookbook\, without being able to taste the individual ingredients\, let alone the finished product. That’s why we decided to serve you the universe in a completely different way – You will experience it with all your senses! \nDiscover what it feels like to touch the universe\, what a comet or cosmic space smells like\, and even how the Saturn’s moon Enceladus or the planet Mars taste like. Listen to the explosion of a supernova\, the rumbling sounds of the Sun\, and more. See the glow of auroras and vibrant nebulae. This unconventional sensory-packed show is narrated by Jack Stephens. \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/the-universe-through-all-senses/2026-02-13/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250919T233104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T233104Z UID:10003642-1771009200-1771016400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Men's Ice Hockey vs. UConn DESCRIPTION:To view the schedule\, click here. URL:/calendar/event/mens-ice-hockey-vs-uconn/ LOCATION:Harold Alfond Sports Arena\, Orono\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20250922T192824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205138Z UID:10003761-1771074000-1771081200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Women's Ice Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire DESCRIPTION:For full schedule\, click here. URL:/calendar/event/womens-ice-hockey-vs-university-of-new-hampshire-2/ LOCATION:Harold Alfond Sports Arena\, Orono\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T161320Z UID:10005327-1771077600-1771084800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 International Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of music and dance from around the world presented by 91±¬ÁĎ students and local community members. Show will take place at 2PM and 7PM and ADMISSION IS FREE! URL:/calendar/event/2026-international-dance-festival/2026-02-14/1/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Faculty/Staff Development,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Office of International Programs & International Student Association":MAILTO:joughin@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T065122 CREATED:20260130T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T161320Z UID:10005330-1771095600-1771102800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 International Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of music and dance from around the world presented by 91±¬ÁĎ students and local community members. Show will take place at 2PM and 7PM and ADMISSION IS FREE! URL:/calendar/event/2026-international-dance-festival/2026-02-14/2/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Faculty/Staff Development,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Office of International Programs & International Student Association":MAILTO:joughin@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR