University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar titled, “Gardening in a Changing Climate: What Maine Gardeners Need to Know,” Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Sean Birkel, assistant Extension professor and Maine state climatologist, and Rebecca Long, coordinator of horticulture training programs for UMaine Extension, will discuss climate change in Maine, important impacts to your garden, and how to make your garden more resilient. This webinar is the first in the 5-part series, Gardening for the Future, and will lay the groundwork for the rest of the series, which will cover specific resilience topics in more detail.

"We recommend registering for this session, either to watch live or view the recording, if you plan to attend any upcoming webinars in the series," said the Extension, in a news release.

Registration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray, 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.  

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine's land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.