BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:U海角社区 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 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:20260414T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081004 CREATED:20260306T134807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134807Z UID:10006875-1776162600-1776187800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥 Extension Office Hours 鈥 Machias DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lily Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of 海角社区 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. \n\nApril 14:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥 5:30 PM\n\n\nApril 15:\n\n7:30 AM 鈥 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM 鈥 12:30 PM\n\n\nMay 12:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥 5:30 PM\n\n\nMay 13:\n\n7:30 AM 鈥 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM 鈥 12:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽U海角社区 Machias Science Building Rm 103\, Machias\, ME 04654\nCost:聽Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-machias/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:University of 海角社区 at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.7108395;-67.4578401 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of 海角社区 at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias ME 04654 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 O'Brien Avenue:geo:-67.4578401,44.7108395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081004 CREATED:20260312T135633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T135633Z UID:10006995-1776184200-1776191400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Native Seed Sowing - Oxford County DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026\nTime: 4:30 to 6:30 pm\nLocation: McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main Street\, South Paris\, ME 04281\nDiscover how to grow native plants from seed this spring! Get ahead on your gardening plans with this hands-on workshop presented by U海角社区 Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden. Participants will learn the basics of successful native seed starting and then get their hands dirty sowing聽their own seeds to take home. \nRegister for Native Seed Sowing in Oxford County here; space is limited.\nThe workshop fee is $25.\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\,聽visit the program website or contact Jennifer Cappello0-Ruggiero\, jennifer.cappelloruggiero@maine.edu\, 207.743.6329. URL:/calendar/event/native-seed-sowing-oxford-county/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Garden\, 97 Main Street\, South Paris\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081004 CREATED:20260306T194441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194503Z UID:10006899-1776186000-1776191400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Native Plants for the Ornamental Landscape in Newport DESCRIPTION:Curious about the growing interest in native plants? Join Newport Adult Education聽on聽April 14 from 5:00鈥6:30 PM聽for an engaging session designed to help gardeners confidently incorporate native species into their landscapes. \n\nLed by聽Kate Garland\, horticulturist with聽U海角社区 Extension\, this workshop will:\n鈥 Explore what 鈥渘ative鈥 really means\n鈥 Discuss why native plants matter\n鈥 Share trusted resources for selecting the right plants for your site\n鈥 Take participants on a virtual walk through a curated collection of native species to consider for any landscapeBonus:聽Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with helpful resources聽and聽a small packet of native plant seeds.Register here:聽https://campscui.active.com/orgs/MAEARSU19AdultEducation?orglink=camps-registration&newcui=true#/selectSessions/3755443\n(Search 鈥淣ative Plant鈥 on the page to find the session quickly.) URL:/calendar/event/native-plants-for-the-ornamental-landscape-in-newport/ LOCATION:Newport Adult Ad\, 266 Williams Road\, Newport\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081004 CREATED:20260312T140014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140044Z UID:10006998-1776187800-1776195000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series 鈥 Season Extension DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person. \nLearn production techniques\, tips\, and technologies used to increase the growing season and provide fresh\, locally produced vegetables longer in 海角社区. \nWhen:聽April 14\, 2026 \nTime:聽5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nLocation:聽聽Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, 海角社区 04976 \nOR Virtual:聽The Zoom link will be available after you register. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series- Season Extension here! \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650聽Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622聽julie.lajoie@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-season-extension/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T191500 DTSTAMP:20260627T081004 CREATED:20260227T211554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211602Z UID:10006683-1776189600-1776194100@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Community Gardens and Food Security in 海角社区 DESCRIPTION:Across 海角社区\, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh\, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across 海角社区 and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started\, build partnerships\, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities. \nSpeakers:聽Rachel Stamieszkin\, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland Coounty\, Johnny Sanchez\, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at Food And Medicine (FAM)\, and Julia St. Clair\, Agricultural Programs Manager at Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust \nRegister Online:聽Community Gardens and Food Security in 海角社区 \nCan鈥檛 attend live?聽Register anyway聽to receive access to the聽recording聽and a list of related resources. \n海角社区 the Speakers\nRachel Stamieszkin is a retired Project Manager. Upon her retirement from Unum she participated in the Master Gardener Class of 2017. Rachel has been intrigued and involved in growing vegetables since she was 3 in her own backyard in Pennsylvania\, and in 海角社区 since 1981. Rachel joined the Cape Elizabeth Community Garden at the Gull Crest Fields in the mid 2000鈥檚\, which had been established as a Master Gardener project by three Cape residents. After gardening at the Gull Crest Garden for a few years\, Rachel put her corporate experience and love of gardening to work and became involved in managing the garden\, a role she has played since 2010. Rachel鈥檚 big focus at the Gull Crest Garden has been helping gardeners grow their own organic produce\, building community and growing food for the 海角社区 Harvest for Hunger. Since its inception in 2002\, this community garden has donated 10\,000 pounds of food to local area food pantries. \nJohnny Sanchez\, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator (he/him)\, joined the Food And Medicine (FAM) staff in 2021. Johnny was born in Albuquerque\, NM and grew up on the Ohkay Owingeh reservation in northern New Mexico where he gained a passion for growing food and feeding people. After graduating undergrad from Dartmouth College\, he further developed this passion by pursuing a Masters degree in sustainable agriculture from the University of 海角社区 and managing a farm in central 海角社区 before coming to FAM. At FAM\, he has utilized these skills to help coordinate the annual Solidarity Harvest as well as outreach to farmers. \nJulia St.Clair (she/her) is the Agricultural Programs Manager at the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and has been overseeing the Tom Settlemire Community Garden and the Master Gardener Volunteer Project\, the Common Good Garden\, for the past five growing seasons. Julia has lived and worked on farms across New England and has been involved in community gardens in Bar Harbor\, Portland\, and South Portland. When she鈥檚 not gardening\, cooking\, or talking about food\, Julia can be found swimming in the ocean\, reading on the couch with her cats\, or traveling the world to try new foods. URL:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR