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…
Agriculture
'a place to connect to our roots, and a place to grow'
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…
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…
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.…
Bartlett Woods Retirement Community will host a Green Jobs for ME’s Renewable Energy…
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…
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…
public and private road, driveway and property improvements are eligible
UNITY — Friends of Lake Winnecook, in partnership with the Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, has announced the availability of matching grants…
volunteers needed to help harvest the remaining blueberries for local food pantries
Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites everyone to pick berries at the Beech Hill Preserve.
As CMLT did last year, instead of selling…
From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell…
Ensuring Long-Term Stewardship and Local Blueberry Access
LIBERTY — Midcoast Conservancy has transfered the Haystack Mountain property to Georges River Land Trust, "a move designed to ensure the long-term…
Every spring, hundreds of teenagers descend on the nation’s capital for a multi-day conference where they learn how the US government works and have a chance to…
As the warm air of a spring day milled across the acres of pasture along the long dirt road leading through Old Crow Ranch in Durham, Steve Sinisi and his wife, Seren,…
connecting fishermen, farmers, and food businesses
The Maine Food Convergence Project is announcing the launch of the …
Tractors stand at the ready along rolling wild blueberry barrens Downeast, where fields of naked stems offer no hint of the glorious techno-color display to come. By…
practice haltering, grooming, and leading young calves
ROCKPORT — This spring, 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…
application deadline May 5
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched an updated community garden map to help connect Mainers looking for an opportunity to plant, tend and…
for students who have completed third, fourth, fifth grade
LIBERTY — Citizen’s Association of Liberty Lakes (CALL) will be offering its annual free Lake Keepers Camp, August 4-8, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Lake St George State Park…
Logging Expo in Bangor on May 16-17, 2025
The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program…
Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at spring farmers markets on the campuses of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals in May and June.…
showcasing artwork by Maine-based artists
The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20, 2025…
The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine has launched its 2025 Wild Blueberry Weekend T-Shirt Design Contest. As part of Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend, which will take place on August 2-3,…
Hall of Flags showcase with exhibits from farmers, producers, and more
Governor proclaims Maine Agriculture Week, celebrates Maine Agriculture Day at State House, March 18
Governor Janet Mills has officially proclaimed March 17-23, 2025, as …
LEWISTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association are hosting a …
spring workshop series at meets at Aldermere Farm, Brodis Blueberries
ROCKPORT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has partnered with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Maine Farmland Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water…
Maine environmental regulators moved one step closer last week to implementing rules that would force solar developers to pay for impacts to high-value agricultural…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has launched a free Street Tree Program to increase tree cover on sunny residential streets. Rockland residents can apply for a tree to be planted in the public…
The Waldo County Extension Association in cooperation with the Maine 4-H Foundation announces the availability of a $1,500 scholarship for a Waldo County resident…
accepting orders through February 15
Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders through Saturday, February 15, 2025 to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. …
expanding its reach to all of Knox County, Lincoln County, Waldo County, and beyond
UNION — As the State of Maine designated home of the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival since 1959, and to align with Wild Blueberry Weekend established by Maine Governor Janet…
“Making USDA Work for You” January 14 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Growing and sustaining a farm business requires planning and partnerships. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partners with producers to offer…
the first farmer to lead MFT
On Jan. 2, 2025, Maine Farmland Trust announced that Stacy Brenner is the organization’s new President and CEO. Brenner has been involved with Maine Farmland…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple…
Mainers, if you see a rabbit that might be a New England cottontail or an Eastern cottontail (a non-native species that resembles NEC), …
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a…
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…
