WINDSOR, Maine — Kennebec Savings Bank has committed $75,000 toward a proposed Windsor Fair Agricultural Education Center, "a major local investment in a year-round facility…
Agriculture
tapped to lead the center is former Mid-Coast School of Technology teacher and former Viles Arboretum director
focusing on bog bridging and root removal
HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains and Georges River Land Trusts for a special trail workday for women and nonbinary folks at Ragged Mountain. Led by women trails professionals from both organizations…
Farm Hands, a free program for ages 10 to 18
ROCKPORT — This November, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm…
food writer, oyster sommelier, founder of Lady Oyster Tours & Tastings
On Sept. 3, at 6 p.m., Virginia Schaffer will present "Tide to Table",…
producers who experienced weather-related losses in 2023 or 2024 may qualify for financial assistance
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has opened applications for the Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance Program (NRDRAP) on Friday, August…
Due to recent detections of emerald ash borer (EAB), the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced in an August 14 news release an expansion of the…
avoid limbs entangled in power lines, use licensed arborists for hazardous work, be mindful of restrictions on moving woody debris, which could spread invasive forest pests
Following yesterday's storms and reports of downed trees and limbs, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has issued its Responsible Storm…
free public event with hands-on demos, honey contest, raffle, food trucks, beekeeping vendors
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association will mark its 50th year with the 2026 Bee Fest, a free public celebration of bees, beekeeping, honey, and Maine’s pollinator community, Sunday…
how and why the IF&W manages Hosmer Pond in the way that they do
The Hosmer Pond Association’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m., at the Camden Snow Bowl, and will begin with a potluck supper, followed by the speaker and a…
BROOKSVILLE — Horse owners and equine enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized liberty horsemanship trainer Patrick, of Gamilah Unbridled,…
'Tractor Safety: Foundations' is available at no cost for a limited time
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched …
blue-green algae can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to young children and pets
Midcoast Conservancy, with support from a Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund grant, has partnered with the Maine Cyanobacteria Group to launch a free poster and radio campaign as…
guest speaker: "What’s the Buzz on Bees?"
The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on August 13, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The banquet will be held at…
more than 80 farms representing 15 Maine counties
From Aroostook County’s vast cropland to Downeast diversified farms, Midcoast fiber, floral, and livestock farms, Southern Maine orchards, produce, and tree farms, and the rolling…
Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, Portland
Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program offers a safe, free way for homeowners and family-owned…
Brae Maple Farm, in Union, invites the community to join staff for Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"Explore the beauty and bounty…
Midcoast Conservancy is celebrating its 10th anniversary in July, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations.
"Over…
University of Maine 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…
'we felt it was an important way to help people all across the country learn'
Brodis Wild Blueberries, of Hope, was the featured farm on season two of Farms of America, which crosses the country sharing stories of farm families…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a Free Community Blueberry Pick, Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25. Picking will take place betweem 10 a.m. and 3 p.m…
BELFAST — Wild Blueberry Collective and Niweskok are collaborating to present The Blueberry Blues, a Canadian…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their operational capacity.
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WALDOBORO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a 3-hour Boiling Water Bath Canning course on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the…
Mushrooming author and teacher Greg Marley will lead an indoor presentation on "Foraging for 'Foolproof' Edible Mushrooms," Tuesday, July 21, at 12 pm., at Merryspring…
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is notifying homeowners, pesticide users, retailers, and applicators that new restrictions on certain rodenticides and herbicides took…
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm welcomes the public for free Friday farm tours this summer, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the Midcoast’s…
East Forty Farm and Dairy
WALDOBORO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the third event of the annual Pasture Walk Series on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at…
free and open to everyone, RSVP requested
HOPE — "Georges River Land Trust is proud to hold the conservation easement on Hope’s Edge Farm, a vital source of local produce in the Midcoast," said a news release. "Since 2005, Georges River…
Swarms should not be sprayed with water or disturbed in any other way
As part of their natural reproductive cycle, honeybees will swarm, according to Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers, in a news release. A swarm is when a queen and a good portion of the worker…
The MacDougal Park community garden has expanded to offer 11 rentable garden plots to community members for the 2026 growing season. The expansion is a result of a year-long…
NORTHPORT — The Northport Select Board has selected Reeves Gilmore as the recipient of the 2026 Northport Spirit of America Foundation Tribute in recognition…
disease and weed management
ETNA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Summer Field Day focused on integrated disease and weed management for Christmas trees on Friday, June 26, from 12 noon…
looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness
Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness on Monday, June 22, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Langlais Art…
NEWCASTLE — A partnership between Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has resulted in significantly improved access and a new extension of…
Join Georges River Land Trust and scientist Matt Arsenault for a hands-on exploration of grasses and sedges, Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Riverview Hayfields Preserve in South…
Join Georges River Land Trust and biologist John Tipping for a hands-on exploration of what's living in the St. George River, Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., at Appleton Preserve. John…
June 7 in Albion
ALBION — On Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., the public is invited to visit Northeast Equine Sanctuary, a program of Peace Ridge Sanctuary, for its first Open House of the 2026 season.…
This summer, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic…
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition is the recipient of an award by the Maine Environmental Education Association (…
hands-on soil health trainings to support farmers
A "Soil Health Field Day" will be held June 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Meadowcroft Farm in Washington.
The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State soil scientist with the Maine…
'joining MWA would expand the resources and reach of both organizations'
The Megunticook RiverKeepers (MRK) is to merge with the Megunticook Watershed Association (MWA), an organization with a complementary mission to protect, preserve, and restore the Megunticook…
see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see "How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring," Tuesday, June 2, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.…
resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day training in Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using O.U.R. S.H.O.R.E. practices on…
Explore where wetlands and forests meet this summer in Bangor. Maine Outdoor School (MOS) will lead “Woods & Wetlands Camp” in partnership with Bangor Land Trust (BLT).
This summer day…
An Open House at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Tanglewood, 184 Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville,…
adding a pond to your property for wildlife, irrigation or recreation
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is holding a Pond Construction and Management Workshop, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Inn Along the Way, in…
Friday, May 22, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public for a guided bird walk with MCHT steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen, at Erickson Fields Preserve, located at 164 West…
Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour is organizing a free, all ages "Land, Food & Water Tour and Happy Hour" on Friday, May 29.…
the conservation and advancement of Maine aquatic environment, and/or marine related coastal trades
PORT CLYDE — The Herring Gut Coastal Science Center will award the Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award to individuals who have contributed to the field of…
family-friendly event in celebration of Arbor Day
On Sunday, May 17, in celebration of Arbor Day, the Rockland Tree Board will host a tree planting at MacDougal Park.
The family-friendly event will take place at 1 p.m…
