A Waldoboro farm is one of five Maine agricultural ventures in line for federal funding to expand operations. The $1 million is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food…
Agriculture
telling a unique story of agricultural throughout the seasons
The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists,…
Wreaths Across America convoy will not be coming through the Midcoast this year, but residents who are willing to hop into their cars can…
DAMARISCOTTA — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is a significant step closer to bringing the community’s vision of a fully accessible, mile-long trail connecting…
The story of Maine's native wild turkeys is one of triumphant recovery following extirpation in the early 1800s. We are thankful for successful…
Maine-grown Christmas Trees and Wreaths Generate $18 Million in Annual Economic Impact
Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed Friday, November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" to honor the valuable contributions of Maine's Christmas tree…
Mid-Coast Audubon will be selling bird seed and suet through…
Open Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 9
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BELFAST — On Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m., the next program in the “Finding Hope in Our Climate Crisis” lecture series will be a talk, “Food Waste & Climate Change - What Is the Connection…
annual meeting
The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Aldermere Farm Preserve, 20 Russell Avenue, in Rockport…
BELFAST — The Belfast Bay Watershed will host a nature outing on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. - Noon.
The public is invited to explore the Sucker Brook…
HOPE — Turning Point: An Evening of Songs and Stories will be held Friday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Big Red Barn, Hope Orchards, 434 Camden Road, Hope.
With a theme of "Turning…
HOPE — Hope Orchards Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hope Orchards, 434 Camden Road, Hope.
"Fall Colors and apple picking are the start of the…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a 3-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November…
“Our role as educators is to remain relevant and flexible....The role of Maine citizens is to be involved”
WALDO — The Waldo County Extension Association and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension invite interested Waldo County residents to attend the 2024 annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24,…
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…
JEFFERSON — Darrowby Farm Sanctuary, in Jefferson, a nonprofit sanctuary for farmed animals, will hold its third annual Open House, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Meet their rescued…
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds.
“October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD,…
Bring your questions
CAMDEN — Denise DeSpirito will lead an outdoor presentation on Herb Growing Q & A, Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
This talk will give…
CAMDEN — Jock Robie will lead an outdoor Worm Bin Workshop, Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6 - 8 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
At this free two-hour hands-on workshop, Jock Robie…
AUGUSTA — Lainey Bell, the 2024 American Honey Princess, will visit Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta, on Sunday, September 8. She will participate in the first Annual Maine Bee Fest with…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers on September 18 and 25, from 6 - 7 p.m. …
AUGUSTA — Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) Bee Fest taking place Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…
JEFFERSON — Midcoast Conservancy has been awarded a $1.35M grant from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP) to embark on an eight-year project to restore and create…
walk trails through the 66 acre land trust, fiber spinning demos, bike repairs, and more
BELFAST — A Grand Opening will be held for the new Little River Community Land Trust, Sunday, Aug. 25, from 2 - 6 p.m., at 3 Adney Place, off Edgecomb Road, in Belfast.
See the new 66…
UMaine Extension educational opportunity: starting a farm in Maine
THOMASTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Grace Pond Farm, 530…
outdoor field day event for all beekeepers in Maine
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) will be holding the first annual Bee Fest at Viles Arboretum, Sunday, Sept. 8, located at 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event…
learn to record observations using iNaturalist app
CAMDEN — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is on the hunt for invasive snails and slugs that can threaten Maine's plant resources.
Join them, along with the U.S…
WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold an Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production workshop on Tuesday, August 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Waldo County…
The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) will hold a honey bee in-person presentation, Saturday, August 3, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Lincoln Academy in the ATEC building.
Chris Rogers, a Maine…
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend heralds its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for August 3-4. Organized by the…
UNION — Brae Maple Farm will participate in Open Farm Day, Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 233 North Union Rd, Union.
Enjoy historic 1787 farmstead with views…
Experience farm life and learn about the origins of your food on Maine Open Farm Day, held this year on…
NEWCASTLE — The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) is holding a honey bee queen rearing in-person presentation Saturday, July 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., taking place at Lincoln Academy in the ATEC…
new law implemented specifically to address wakesurfing activity
“Nothing symbolizes summer in Maine quite like the haunting wail of a loon,” said Maine Audubon, in a news release. “The urge to help them and make sure that future generations will be able to…
FREE Blueberry Picks at the Beech Hill Preserve
ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release.
CMLT…
TROY — Some people look forward to Independence Day as the start of the more leisurely days of summer, a time for vacations, hikes, and perhaps time at the coast. Many Maine farmers, on the other…
Explore what is growing and cooking at a selection of Waldo County's school gardens. Throughout…
WALDO COUNTY — Waldo County Bounty’s Seedling-to-Pantry project is helping more people grow their own food and improve personal food security. This spring, Waldo County Bounty distributed more…
CAMDEN — Dr. Hillary Peterson will lead an outdoor presentation on the Biological Control of Two Invasive Species in Maine on Tuesday, July 16, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring…
UNION — This June, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) awarded $6,500 from its Communities Innovation Grant to the Knox County Gleaners (KCG), a program of Come Spring Food Pantry in Union…
Open to the public on weekends and offering the road stand all season
LINCOLNVILLE—It’s always exciting to see someone’s hobby bloom into a full entrepreneurial business as we’ve seen in past PenBay Pilot stories, from…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both…
ROCKPORT — This summer, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve…
first annual Solstice at the Sanctuary
JEFFERSON — Darrowby Farm Sanctuary, in Jefferson, is constructing a new barn for rescued bovine and goat residents.
The barn is being constructed thanks to a generous grant from the…
Maine Small Ruminant Roundtable
WINDSOR — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding an in-person discussion session for small ruminant farmers on Saturday, June 1, at 4:30 p.m., following the Maine Fiber Frolic at…
“Conserving Maine's Wildlife is an all-in effort that extends throughout all of MDIFW and beyond to our valued conservation partners, sister agencies, local communities, Maine's private landowners…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, Wednesdays, May 22 and 29, from 6 - 7 p.m.
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