BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212356 CREATED:20260312T133049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133049Z UID:10006983-1775030400-1775062800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 º£½ÇÉçÇø Invasive Species Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 º£½ÇÉçÇø Invasive Species Network Meeting! \nInvasive species threaten our agriculture\, landscapes\, natural resources\, and even our health. The º£½ÇÉçÇø Invasive Species Network (MISN) meeting is where º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s invasive species professionals come to learn and collaborate. MISN’s goal is to ensure a strong\, well-connected cadre of practitioners\, researchers\, and educators. This benefits everyone with a stake in our state’s natural resources. Join us for the latest updates and discussion on the invasive pests threatening º£½ÇÉçÇø. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nPesticide applicator (6) and forestry (6) credits are available for attending this program. \nWhen: April 1\, 2026\, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM \nWhere: Wells Conference Center\, University of º£½ÇÉçÇø\, 131 Munson Rd.\, Orono\, ME \nPrice: $25 (base registration) \nThe registration deadline is March 1st\, 2026. \nFor a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard.maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-invasive-species-network-meeting/ LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212356 CREATED:20260212T210934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T211018Z UID:10005494-1775032200-1775062800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Meat & Poultry HACCP DESCRIPTION:In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors\, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. \n*This course is an International HACCP Alliance Accredited course. \nRegister for Meat and Poultry HACCP here! \nFor more information contact: Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396\, 800.287.1485 (in º£½ÇÉçÇø) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/meat-poultry-haccp/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 º£½ÇÉçÇø Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212356 CREATED:20260306T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z UID:10006832-1775039400-1775064600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of º£½ÇÉçÇø this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \nWaldoboro \n\nDates: March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T212356 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004183-1775059200-1775062800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 – April 1 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact sarah.sparks@maine.edu for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Uº£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-04-01/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR