University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on starting and managing a successful flower farming operation, Monday, Dec. 1, from 6 - 7:15…
Agriculture
NEWCASTLE — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust announces a partnership with Mexicali Blues to develop a trail connecting Mexicali Blues' Route 1 headquarters to…
“Set Your Farm’s Future on the Right Path”
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Set Your Farm’s Future on the Right Path,” a six-month farm succession planning group, on the second Monday…
Get to know Georges River Land Trust at a conservation happy hour, Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Pour Farm in Union. Learn who Georges River Land Trust is, where their 23 preserves…
ORONO — Jason Entsminger, assistant professor and state Extension specialist at the University of Maine, was named the 2025 Emerging Leader by the National…
order by Nov. 1; pick up Nov. 8
Mid-Coast Audubon will be selling bird seed and suet through November 1 to raise funds to support bird conservation and educational programming.
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Maine Seagrass Summit is being held in Brunswick, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, from 2 - 7:30 p.m., at …
Oyster farm boats transport volunteers
DAMARISCOTTA — The annual fall cleanup of the Damariscotta River shoreline is scheduled for Friday, October 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is…
Throughout October, the Rockport Public Library has been hosting a celebration of Maine’s fiber community with its Maine Fibershed Festival exhibit and related pop-up events. The marquee event of…
“Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden”
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on incorporating native plants into cultivated landscapes, Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 – 7:15…
celebrating a fruitful farm season and the many hands working together
Thursday, Oct. 30, Maine Coast Heritage Trust will host a Community Potluck to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers who have contributed to the food access and educational agriculture programs at…
The Nature Conservancy in Maine (…
online info session Oct. 16, 2025; pre-proposals due Nov. 10
The Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (…
orientation and opportunity to explore Merryspring using the live maps
Merryspring Nature Center is launching a new interactive mapping application, which will help visitors explore Merryspring’s scenic trails and discover points of…
46 applications for Multi-use projects, 28 motorized and 31 non-motorized trail proposals
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has received 105 applications for the first round of the newly established …
When people think of artificial intelligence and conservation, they don’t always imagine the two intersecting. But for one Kennebec County 4-H member…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District autumn fundraiser will be wildflower seeds.
"October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth," said SWCD...."…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person day-long training in Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification for contractors…
Each year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust recognizes leading volunteers, community groups, and exemplary land donors through several awards.
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The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and open house, Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4-6 p.m., at Morning Dew Farm, 245 US Route 1…
'towering beauties' that are suffering from two distinct diseases
Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting a special event as part of their Wednesday Wander series – an informative walk-and-talk focused on Beech Tree Disease –…
Wild Ones Midcoast Maine (the group that puts on the Camden Native Plant Sale) will tour Roger Rittmaster’s restored native plant meadow, Saturday, Oct. 4, between 2 and 4 p.m., at 42 William Glen…
help train calves
ROCKPORT — This fall, 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 saltwater farm…
state, county, municipal, educational institutions, nonprofits
Project Canopy Assistance and Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Restoration Grants are available to state, county, and municipal…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers.…
'a place to connect to our roots, and a place to grow'
UNITY — "Going up (over, down) to the fair this weekend?" Doesn't matter in what part of the State of Maine one might be living, the question is likely repeated thousands of times in late…
In 2026, Coastal Rivers plans to develop a new trail that will provide public access to the pond
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust announces the creation of the Muscongus Pond Preserve, a 34-acre property in Bremen generously donated by siblings Nancy and…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District has one opening on its five-member Board of Supervisors. The volunteer board, which is responsible for guiding the District’s business affairs…
for those who live, work, or recreate in the watershed
Midcoast Conservancy is hosting their third annual State of the Sheepscot event on September 24, 2025. The free community event will be held from 5 - 7 p.m., at…
work to remove invasive species along the Bog Overlook Trail
Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and the City of Rockland’s Parks and Rec Department and Trails Committee for a hands-on workshop covering common…
ROCKLAND — Now that the Bog Trail has been established, creation of another access trail is being eyed, which will allow substantial progress to the Waterfront to Wilderness project,…
keeping your colonies healthy
Maine State Apiarist Jenn Lund will be present "Biosecurity in the Bee Yard, keeping your colonies healthy," Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., at the UMaine Waldoboro Extension office in the large…
"A Beginner’s Guide to Composting"
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conclude its …
Last of the series by Knox-Lincoln Soil and water conservation district
Soil Health Field Day heads to Sheepscot General Store and Farm, in Whitefield, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at farmers’ markets on the campuses of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals later this month. The…
education about sustainable trailbuilding; volunteer work session
Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and Midcoast Trails Stewardship for a hands-on workshop about sustainable trailbuilding practices, the ways…
ORONO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty and staff earned multiple national and regional awards this summer at the 2025…
second of four in UMaine Extension’s Fall Gardening Webinar Series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” Tuesday, Sept.…
Maine State Beekeepers Association
The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) will be holding a Bee Fest, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special outdoor field day event is for…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an educational webinar on beef cattle health with Maine-based…
walk preserved lands and take note of activities that might hurt ecological integrity and harm wildlife habitat
Midcoast Conservancy is hosting a free training for interested hikers and curious outdoorspeople to aid in the organization’s annual property monitoring process.…
first of four in UMaine Extension series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will kick off its Fall Gardening Webinar Series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 - 7:15 p.m., with…
Bartlett Woods Retirement Community will host a Green Jobs for ME’s Renewable Energy…
improve grazing practices and soil health
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Grass Farmers Network, the National Grazing Land Coalition, and Northern Tilth announce a three-day series of…
GRLT wants to hear about favorite trails, ideas for opportunities, and more
Get to know Georges River Land Trust at a conservation happy hour, Monday, Sept. 8, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Lake St. George Brewing Company. This event is a chance to learn who Georges River Land…
apple-centric celebration includes art-making, local tree history, cider pressing and tasting, pie sale, and more
Georges River Land Trust invites the public to experience Apples Jubilee, Saturday, Sept. 6, at Langlais Art Preserve.
This day of apple-centric celebration will include art-making, local…
Pre-registration required by September 26
Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program offers a safe, free way for homeowners and family-owned…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine New Farmers Project will host “Using Tech to Grow Sales on the Mid-Coast” on Friday, August 8, from 10 a.m…
Coastal Mountains Land Trust seeks renewal of national accreditation, public comment period now open
Coastal Mountains Land Trust is applying for renewal of accreditation, a program that recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality…
